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Friends of Clifton College

Aims

The ‘Friends’ was established in the 1980s to enable a wide circle of people to participate in and keep in touch with the life of the school. In addition to former parents, current parents, current and former members of staff, governors and Old Cliftonians, the membership is open to our neighbours in the local community.

Organisation

Members are kept in touch through the termly newsletter, ‘Colloquy’ which has news of activities in Butcombe (Pre-prep), The Pre and the Upper School. There is a regular article written by the Chairman of the ‘Friends’ informing members about the various social and cultural events organised by the ‘Friends’ Committee throughout the year.

‘Friends’ are encouraged to support chapel services, sports fixtures, concerts etc, and the dates of these events can be found on the School Calendars. The range of events depends on the talents and enthusiasm of the Committee, and so new members are always welcome!

Regular Events

The Friends’ Annual Lecture
Advent Carol Service
Family Breakfast (each term - usually the third Saturday - see the Calendar).
Summer Barbecue
Talks by School pupils
First Night Theatre Productions

Subscription

The ‘Friends’ is a non-profit making organisation and is self-financing. All members, except for current parents and members of staff, pay a subscription to be life members (the current rates are given below). Current parents are all automatically members of the ‘Friends’ on a non-subscription basis, and they enjoy the benefit of a reduced life membership if they join as Life Members whilst their children are still at school.