King's College Taunton - OAs and Friends

05/06/2026

Well done to OA Will Begy as he nears the end of his 'Road to the Rec' challenge.

Will is running 5 marathons in 5 days in support of MND with the final marathon tomorrow, Saturday 6th June.

A great effort for a great cause - keep going Will.

If you would like to support Will with this great cause, please visit:
https://roadtotherec.co.uk/

We were delighted to welcome back Will Begy OA, Bishop Fox 2023, who led an assembly to the school on his ‘Road to the Rec’ fundraising effort in support of ‘My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’ funding research into Motor Neurone Disease.

Inspired by his childhood hero Lewis Moody, who worked at King’s College last year and has been diagnosed with MND, Will is going to be attempting 5 marathons in 5 days from 1st – 6th June, staring at Leicester Tigers RFC, Welford road and finishing at the Rec, Bath RFC to coincide with the Bath v Tigers match on 6th June.

Please follow this link to support him in this great cause and good luck with the training Will.
https://roadtotherec.co.uk/

05/06/2026

Ladi Nylander OA, Meynell 1965

We were delighted to welcome Ladi Nylander back to school at the weekend.

This is the first time that Ladi had been back to school since 1965. He was struck by how remarkably well the school has been maintained. He described the setting as still looking ‘brand new’, praising its continued care and development over the decades.
Ladi, along with his niece and grand-nephew, received a warm welcome from Richard Llewellyn, who happened to be around at the weekend. Richard's knowledge and enthusiasm helped bring back many memories for Ladi, making the experience both personal and meaningful.

Reflecting on the day, Ladi shared his admiration for the school and extended his congratulations to all involved in maintaining its high standards, along with best wishes for its continued success in the future.

Ladi noted the only thing lacking from his tour was “Mrs Smith’s life-saving tuck shop”!

If you would like to get in touch with Ladi please contact the Development Office: [email protected]

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

Louis Benneyworth OA, Bishop Fox 2022 writes:

After I left King’s I want on to study Music at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, where I served as President of the Oxford University Music Society (2024-25), and Musically Directed seven high profile shows. At the core of all of what I do at university is widening access to music and promoting undiscovered music.

With this in mind, I have recently written a musical that is going to receive its premiere this summer, both in Oxford from the 10th-13th of June, and then at the Edinburgh fringe festival from the 7th-22nd August. The show is called 'On Some Far Shore’ and asks questions like 'What makes a good story?' and 'What impact might a story have on a relationship?'. It represents the culmination of lots of my work at University up to this point and reflects musically on all that I have learnt.

To bring this production to life is extremely costly, so I have set up a crowdfunding page. I would be incredibly grateful for any support you are able to offer, as your contribution will play a vital role in making this show possible.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/louis-benneyworth?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

22/05/2026

Does year mark a significant anniversary since you left King’s?

Why not celebrate this milestone at this years’ November Reunion Dinner.

Reunions are always special, but milestone years are something else entirely, they provide you with a chance to reconnect with old friends, share stories, and see how far everyone has come. Many OAs are already planning to attend, ensuring that the evening will be a truly memorable occasion.

Date: Saturday 7 November at 7.00pm
Location: King’s College, Taunton
Cost: £35 per person
Dress Code: Black tie

Partners are very welcome. To book your place(s) please register here -

It is never too early to start planning for the next OA Reunion Dinner (7 November 2026). Did you leave in 2016, 2006, 1996, 1986, 1976, 1966 etc? Why not get in touch with your peers and join us to celebrate your anniversary of leaving King's. Saturday 7 November 2026 at 7.00pm Dress: Black Tie Cos...

19/05/2026

On Friday 15 May, we hosted a special lunch at The Farmers Club in London for OAs who left between 1940 and 1989.

Guests were welcomed with a reception drink, kindly funded by the OA Club, before enjoying a three-course lunch. The Development Office and Archives also produced a commemorative booklet for the occasion, featuring a school photograph of each attendee alongside a selection of historical images spanning the decades.

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for OAs from this era to reconnect, share stories, and reminisce in a warm and convivial setting.

Photographs from the event are available to view via King's Global Connect https://kingsglobalconnect.com/galleries/view/28

14/05/2026

Why not join Henry Collard-Jenkins OA, Tuckwell 2025, for an Afternoon Tea Concert.

Afternoon Tea Concert - 18th July - Henry Collard-Jenkins, Organ Scholar

13/05/2026

If you’ve ever crossed that finish line at Okehampton, you’ll remember exactly how this feels.

12/05/2026

Earlier this month Victor Chu OA was a guest speaker at the annual Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH). The ASGH brings together senior government officials and policymakers, investors, influential business leaders, financial and professional services providers as well as renowned researchers and academics from around the world to exchange insights on global health development. Hosted in Hong Kong the ASGH examined global trends on health innovation and investment, explored areas of global collaboration in health, and showcased new business opportunities and partnership for investors and project owners.

Franklin and his son Lincoln, both OAs, caught up with Victor at the event.

01/05/2026

We were delighted to recently welcome a group of former colleagues back to school for a special lunch reunion. The afternoon began with pre lunch drinks in the Sixth Form Centre Café, where former and current staff enjoyed the chance to reconnect, reminisce, and catch up on school news.

Guests were then treated to a traditional school lunch served in the dining room, providing a familiar setting and plenty of opportunity for lively conversation and shared memories.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the occasion such a success. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did and very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

More photos can be found on King's Global Connect. https://kingsglobalconnect.com/galleries/view/26