An Evening to Remember – Seniors Drinks 2025
8 October 2025 - All
Last week, we were thrilled to welcome a vibrant and multigenerational group of Wycombe Abbey alumnae to this year’s Seniors Drinks at The Original Ivy, London. This much anticipated annual event brought together a wonderful cross-section of our community, with attendees ranging from the Class of 1966 right through to our most recent Clarence leavers from 2024.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, reconnect with old friends and forge new connections. The presence of former staff added an extra layer of nostalgia, including the much-loved Liz Landers (Mrs Best), who served as Housemistress of Junior House in 1992 and later led Pitt. Liz, herself a proud Wycombe alumna from Cloister, was warmly welcomed by many former pupils.
Responding to alumnae feedback, this year’s event placed greater emphasis on professional networking, with attendees grouped by sector to encourage conversation and collaboration across industries. It was inspiring to witness such a diverse and accomplished group of professionals: 13 lawyers, seven specialists in Banking and Finance, five creatives working in Arts and Design and five engineers were among those in attendance. The richness of experience was further highlighted by the presence of Annalise Hagan (Class of 1996, Cloister), a Marine Biologist currently based in Belize, whose career path sparked interest and admiration in equal measure.
Headmistress Jo Duncan addressed the gathering with some recent highlights and updates on life at Wycombe Abbey today, including outstanding exam results and pastoral developments.
The evening also offered a platform for the Seniors Consultative Committee (SCC), with Chair Candy Williams, who is also a current Wycombe parent, introducing the Committee’s work and outlining its vision for strengthening alumnae engagement in the years ahead. Seniors were warmly encouraged to get involved, whether by mentoring, volunteering, or simply staying connected with the Wycombe community.
We are very grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what make events like this so meaningful. We look forward to another gathering next year, and to continuing to celebrate the extraordinary achievements and connections of our Seniors.
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