Worth Society Events
Here you can find a list of forthcoming events being organised by Worth Society as well as sporting fixtures and reunion gatherings. Please e-mail Olivia Henley at worthsociety@worth.org.uk if you need further information.
Weekly Events :
Sunday Mass : Every Sunday at 9.30am during term time in the Abbey Church at Worth School
Worthians are most welcome to join the School for Mass which takes place every Sunday during Term time at 9.30am in the beautifully refurbished Abbey Church.
Worthians Rugby : Every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening – Worthians RFC plays Touch rugby in Fulham: 7pm Hurlingham Park. Meet in the middle of the 400m track. Visit www.wobsrugby.com to find out more.
Worth Society Events :
1970-79 Leavers’ Reunion on Thursday 16th May 2013 in the Mountbatten Room at the RAC, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HS at 7.30pm @ £85.00 per head for a 3-course meal, 1/2 bottle wine per head and coffee
We are holding a very special gathering for those Worthians who left Worth School during the 1970s. We are asking for payment in advance as confirmation of attendance and you can book your ticket safely and securely on-line via PayPal. Simply click here to be directed to our on-line shop – and the deadline for confirmation of attendance and payment is Friday 10th May 2013. Please contact Olivia Henley at worthsociety@worth.org.uk if you would like further information.
The Worthians annual tennis match versus the Worth School teams takes place on Speech Day – Saturday 25th May 2013 – with matches starting at 2.00pm on the School tennis courts.
We would like to tempt our Worthian tennis enthusiasts – girls and boys – back to Worth for a fun afternoon of tennis. Matches start at 2.00pm, followed by match tea. There’s always a lot going on – with enthusiastic supporters and a Worthians versus School 1st XI cricket match taking place on the same day. So, it’s a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and you’re very welcome to bring along your friends, family and a picnic to share in the grounds of Worth School before the matches start. If you’re interested in playing, please do contact Olivia Henley at worthsociety@worth.org.uk for further details.
The Friends of Worth Venetian Masked Ball takes place on Saturday 1st June 2013 at Worth School. Guests are warmly invited to an Italian reception between 7pm and 8 pm, dinner will be served at 8pm, Gondolas at 1 am. Tickets cost £70 per head.
Guests will be treated to a sparkling Italian reception, exceptional four-course meal, sleight of hand magic, breathtaking Venetian surroundings and brilliant music. There will be popular live and silent Auctions, a Raffle and House Baskets. Proceeds will go towards the equipping of the new Fitness Suite which is part of Worth School’s gym refurbishment opening in September 2014. This new facility will be enjoyed by students all year round and for many years to come. To secure your place at this wonderful Italian extravaganza, please email summerball@worth.org.uk for more details. Tickets cost £70 per head which includes a sparkling reception, superb four-course meal, entertainment, coffee and dancing to the sensational music of Coverstory. Tables can accommodate ten guests.
The annual ’older’ versus ‘younger’ Worthians RFC match on Sunday 8th September on the Rugby pitches at Worth School starting at 2.30pm
This keenly contested annual Rugby match launches the Worthians RFC season and it’s a great time to cut your teeth and find out what Worthians RFC is all about; or you can simply come along to support the teams! If you’re interested in finding out more, then please do contact our Worthians RFC Co-ordinator, Desmond Calnan at dcalnan@tecres.net.
Open Cloister : Ongoing Programme
The Open Cloister retreat centre at Worth Abbey has a full programme of courses and themed retreats for 2012. Click here to view the 2012 Calendar of retreats. Worthians are most welcome to attend.
For more information please contact Olivia Henley, Society Manager at Worth Society
Tel : 01342 710241
Email: worthsociety@worth.org.uk.
Address: Worth Society, c/o Worth School, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex RH10 4SD.