The Old Lancing Lodge and Nigel Hardy Fellowship

2022 was a quiet one for the Old Lancing Lodge due to the pandemic, which prevented us attending one of our meetings. The Nigel Hardy Fellowship, which makes donations to OLs for educational purposes, is now 21 years old and has donated over £40,000 so far (applications are available from the Head Master’s PA or from me). The OL Lodge is a member of the Public Schools Lodges’ Council (PSLC). The 35 PSLC members take it in turns to host the annual festivals. The 2022 festival was hosted by Ardingly College Lodge on its College grounds, and several OLs and their companions supported them on a glorious sunny day.

Our last festival held at Lancing was in 1985 and our next festival is being planned for 2024 to coincide with the OL Lodge’s centenary. The festival will give an opportunity to show Lancing off to the other schools, their friends and families. The Old Lancing Lodge meets three times a year in Great Queen Street, London. Interested OLs can come to the open evening dinner on the fourth Tuesday of April and September 2023. Further information can be found at: www.oldlancinglodge.org.uk

Please contact me first if you wish to dine, as booking is required a week in advance.

Phil Cook (Second’s 1966–1971)

Secretary OL Lodge and Nigel Hardy Fellowship

Email: philg.ck02@sky.com or write to:

20 Lucerne Gardens

Hedge End Southampton

Hampshire SO30 4SE