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Connecting, supporting and keeping in touch with Giggleswick School's network of Alumni in the UK and Worldwide. Signing up is free, as is the yearly magazine.

This is the official page for the Old Giggleswickian Club. The OG Club, founded in 1897, is for former pupils and staff of Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire. The Club has contact details for over 3,000 former pupils, but we have lost contact with around 500 Old Giggleswickians. If you don’t get Gigg:News or invitations to events at the School then we probably don’t have your det

ails. Thanks to changes in the Club constitution anyone who has attended Giggleswick School as a pupil for at least one academic year is automatically an OG: if we don’t have your details please contact the Alumni and Development Office at [email protected] or fill out the form on our website here: https://bio.site/OldGiggleswickianClub

25/09/2025

✨Annual Dinner 2026 - Tickets Now On Sale! ✨

In February, the Annual Dinner returns to Yorkshire!

Join us for this much-loved event — a wonderful chance to catch up with classmates, friends, and fellow OGs, hear what’s new at school, and share stories and memories.

• Saturday 28 February 2026
• 7.00pm
• Skipton Hotel, Skipton
• 3-course dinner with wine, tea/coffee, and a welcome drink

We are delighted to welcome two very special guests to this year's Annual Dinner:
• Sarah Williamson (31 years at Gigg)
• Jim Bellis (28 years at Gigg)
Together, Sarah and Jim have left an enduring legacy at Giggleswick and shaped the lives of countless pupils through their unwavering encouragement, care and dedication. Find out more on our online booking page.

After last year’s sell-out dinner in London (180 guests!), we expect high demand, so gather your friends, book a table of 10, and secure your spot early!

🎟 Tickets: £60
👉Book now: ogs.giggleswick.org.uk/Dinner2026

🏃‍♂️ Scarrig will take place earlier that afternoon at Giggleswick. Take part or cheer from the sidelines, then head to Skipton for the dinner.

Accommodation available at the Skipton Hotel (£120 B&B per room)

22/09/2025

🏑👟 A Fantastic Weekend of OG Sport!

The annual OG v Girls’ XI Hockey Match returned with an evening full of skill, determination, and plenty of school spirit. The OGs – representing leaving years from 2001 through to 2024 – came out on top after a hard-fought and entertaining game. With great support from the sidelines and post-match celebrations at the local pub, it was a brilliant reminder of the camaraderie and enduring Giggleswick spirit. We’re already looking forward to welcoming the OGs back in January for the Boys’ XI clash!

Meanwhile, our alumni runners were flying the flag at the Thames Hare & Hounds Alumni Cross-Country Race on Wimbledon Common. Covering the tough 5-mile course, every runner put in a fantastic performance, helping Giggleswick to finish 17th out of 32 schools – a superb result against tough competition. A huge well done to all who took part!

💙 What a weekend of Giggleswick community spirit.

18/09/2025

🎭 We’re excited to announce our Performing Arts Careers Day on Monday 2nd February 2026

We’re looking for OGs willing to share their experiences through talks, workshops, and Q&As, to inspire and inform our pupils about the diverse career opportunities available within the Performing Arts sector, and to illuminate the various pathways that can lead to success in this field.

This is your chance to inspire the next generation of Giggleswick pupils with your journey in theatre, film, music, dance, or beyond.

📩 Interested?
Please email [email protected] by Friday 31st October with your details and a short bio.

Help us make this a truly inspiring day for our students! 🌟

16/09/2025

It's not too late to sign up for our Paris drinks evening!
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Giggleswick Modern Languages teacher, Mrs Amandine Driver, would love you to join her for drinks in Paris on Friday 26th September.

It’s the perfect chance to catch up with fellow OGs, parents and past parents, share your Giggleswick stories, and hear what’s new back at school.

Date: Friday 26th September
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: The Terraza, Terrass Hotel, 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018

Bring your partner along and let’s make it a night to remember.

REGISTER: ogs.giggleswick.org.uk/paris

À bientôt, Giggleswickians!

15/09/2025

Come and visit the iconic Giggleswick School Chapel.

The Chapel is opening its doors to visitors on Sunday 21st September.

The day will start with a school chapel service at 10am which members of the public are welcome to attend (pre-booking required for the service), and from 11am volunteers will be on hand to show guests around and answer questions about this inspiring building. At intervals, there will be musical performances from members of the school community, including performances on the Henry Willis organ.

With its impressive copper dome and stunning interior, the Chapel is an iconic landmark that dominates the surrounding countryside. The Chapel was a gift to Giggleswick School from Walter Morrison of Malham, built in 1897 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. It is a rare example of a building in which every detail, including building, decoration and furniture, has been designed and completed in perfect sympathy under the direction of the same hand - T.G Jackson, a leading architect of the time.

So come along and relive the magic of the Chapel.

Book your ticket to the 10am Service: https://giggleswick.ticketsolve.com

12/09/2025

Headmaster Sam Hart is heading to Köln and would love to catch up over a drink or two.

Join Mr Hart for a relaxed evening in the heart of the city, for the perfect opportunity to:
- Reconnect with Gigg and hear the latest news and updates from the school
- Connect with fellow members of the Giggleswick community in the region
- Share memories, swap stories, and enjoy good company

Mr Hart is really looking forward to meeting you – see you there!

Scan the QR code to register or visit ogs.giggleswick.org.uk/Koln

11/09/2025

This weekend is a big one for our sporting community – let’s get behind our teams and show them our support:

🏑 Friday, 8pm @ Eshtons, Giggleswick
OG Hockey Team vs Current Girls’ XI – always a brilliant contest full of school spirit!

🏃‍♂️ Saturday, 3pm @ Wimbledon Common
Team Giggleswick takes on 32 other schools in the annual Hare & Hounds Alumni Cross-Country Race – a fantastic tradition of endurance and camaraderie.

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines in Giggleswick or joining the crowd in London, let’s come together and back our fellow OGs! 💙

21/08/2025

Team Giggleswick needs you!

It’s time to lace up your running shoes and represent Gigg at the 73rd Annual Thames Hare & Hounds Alumni Cross Country Race on Saturday 13th September 2025!

Join fellow OGs on the iconic trails of Wimbledon Common as we race against 30 other schools in one of the most historic and spirited cross-country events around.

Date: Saturday 13th September 2025, 3pm
Location: Wimbledon Common, London
Distance: 5 miles of classic cross country
Who: All ages & fitness levels welcome
Entry Fee: £10 (paid to Thames Hare & Hounds)

Tag your old Scarrig mates. Rally the squad. Let’s make 2025 our strongest showing yet.

More details and register: ogs.giggleswick.org.uk/hareandhounds

20/08/2025

Giggleswick Modern Languages teacher, Mrs Amandine Driver, would love you to join her for drinks in Paris on Friday 26th September.

It’s the perfect chance to catch up with fellow OGs, parents and past parents, share your Giggleswick stories, and hear what’s new back at school.

Date: Friday 26th September
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: The Terraza, Terrass Hotel, 12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018

Bring your partner along and let’s make it a night to remember.

REGISTER: ogs.giggleswick.org.uk/paris

À bientôt, Giggleswickians!

14/08/2025

Wow! Congratulations to our 2025 leavers. Wishing you all the best for the future - and we’re delighted to welcome you to the OG Community.

13/08/2025

A huge thank you to all the amazing OGs who supported our sixth form students during Careers Week ⭐️

07/08/2025

| Rugby in a Snowstorm ❄️🏉

We’re heading back to 1937 for a memorable rugby clash between Giggleswick and Durham School — played in true Northern style: during a snowstorm!

The Giggleswick XV had travelled overnight and kicked off early in snowy conditions at Durham. Despite the freezing weather and slippery ground, the match pressed on — with Durham eventually winning by a goal and a try.

The heavy snow made accurate play nearly impossible, and despite determined efforts in the second half, Giggleswick were kept at bay by a resolute Durham defence.

Props to Giggleswick's best forwards on the day: J. Heaton, H. Hastings-Smith and M.J. Murgatroyd — and to F.R. Spencer who served well at the back.

An icy day, a hard-fought match, and a real slice of school rugby history, despite the disappointing result. 🏉

Our thanks go to our former Development Director Andrew Beales for sharing this cutting.

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