News
Giles Deacon Whips Up Colorful New Tweeds for Purdey
Friday, 11 July 2025OB Giles Deacon (Tees '88) has worked with Purdey, the the gunmaker and field sports clothing brand to create a series of new tweeds.
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New Chancellor of Queen Margaret University
Friday, 11 July 2025OB Patrick Grant (York '90) was installed as the new Chancellor of Queen Margaret University at a ceremony at Usher Hall on Monday.
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First England Rugby Cap
Sunday, 6 July 2025OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) made his debut and earned his first England cap against Argentina.
This follows his selection for the England XV against...
This follows his selection for the England XV against...
OB Jamie Adamson named on the bench to face British and Irish Lions!
Thursday, 3 July 2025OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) is named on the bench for the NSW Waratahs as they prepare to face the British and Irish Lions in Sydney this Saturday, 5th...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale,21) Player of the Match. Premiership Champion. Now England call-up.
Thursday, 19 June 2025OB Guy Pepper (Dale,21) Player of the Match. Premiership Champion. Now England call-up.
From Barney Prep School all the way to International...
From Barney Prep School all the way to International...
Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
Tuesday, 17 June 2025OB Kevin Whately (North '69) features on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes Episode 1!
In this first episode Robson travels to Northumberland...
In this first episode Robson travels to Northumberland...
Seasons Best!
Monday, 16 June 2025OB India Oates (Marwood '21) came away with the season's best in the 200m at the WPA Paris Grand Prix!
Huge congratulations to India for...
Huge congratulations to India for...
Great North Run in memory of OB Andrew Mason (Durham '07)
Wednesday, 11 June 2025Old Barnardians Emma Sword (Marwood '07), Alex Smith (Bowes '07) and Vicki Walsh (Marwood '07) are taking on the Great North Run in special memory of Old...
England U20s
Thursday, 5 June 2025OB Joe Davis (Dale '24) and Newcastle Falcons player is on the starting line-up for England U20S against Wales this Friday at Pontypool RFC (3.30pm KO)....
Beamish Museum Nomination
Wednesday, 4 June 2025OB Chris Loughran (Dale '97), Beamish Museum Chair is proud to announce that Beamish Museum has been nominated for Art Fund Museum of the Year. Proving...
Paris World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Tuesday, 3 June 2025Congratulations to OB India Oates (Marwood '21) who is captaining the England team at The Paris World Para Athletics Grand Prix which will take place from...
Chancellor of Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University
Monday, 2 June 2025OB Patrick Grant (York, 90) is to become the next chancellor of Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University. The designer will be installed in his new role at...
Prolific North Interview
Wednesday, 28 May 2025OB Kineta Kelsall (Bowes '07) has done an interview with Prolific North about what she has learnt being a Founder and Director of School of Social.
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Wooden Spoon Charity Golf Day
Tuesday, 27 May 2025What a fantastic day at Dinsdale Golf Club for the Wooden Spoon Charity Golf Day last Friday. With a brilliant blend of sunshine, swings and social good....
EPCR Challenge Cup Final
Saturday, 24 May 2025We are incredibly proud to share that OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) was named in the match day squad for Bath Rugby in the EPCR Challenge Cup Final against...
This is Mental!
Friday, 23 May 2025This Is Mental!
Tony Underwood (Tees '87) featured on the first episode of the This Is Mental podcast. Talking about intrepid adventurers,...
Tony Underwood (Tees '87) featured on the first episode of the This Is Mental podcast. Talking about intrepid adventurers,...
Headspace: Duncan Lorimer
Wednesday, 30 April 2025We were proud to welcome back Professor Duncan Lorimer (Teesdale '87) to Barnard Castle School.
Now a Professor at West Virginia University,...
Now a Professor at West Virginia University,...
Barbarians vs DURFC
Tuesday, 29 April 2025on a glorious afternoon at Hollow Drift, Durham. The Barbarians ( Baa Baas) established in 1890, a historic touring side, of which membership is by invitation...
Pepper Brothers
Monday, 28 April 2025�� This weekend, more Barney sporting history will be made, as brothers Max (Dale '19) and Guy Pepper (Dale '21) go head-to-head in the Gallagher...
Royal Society of Biology Accredited Top Project Prize
Sunday, 27 April 2025OB Charlotte Martin (Bowes '19) had the honour of being invited to the Houses of Parliament to be awarded a Royal Society of Biology Accredited Top Project...
Saracens Official
Friday, 25 April 2025OB Alec Clarey (Tees '12) on the starting XV for @saracensofficial against @salesharks. Congratulations Alec!
Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club
Wednesday, 23 April 2025Thank you to all our Old Barnardians who came along last night to join us for an evening at Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club.
It was a really...
It was a really...
Munster Rugby
Tuesday, 22 April 2025OB Sean Dougall (North '08) was on the other side of Munster Rugby story alongside ROG & Donnacha Ryan.
In their interview, Sean...
In their interview, Sean...
Green Alliance Podcast
Wednesday, 16 April 2025In the latest Green Alliance podcast, OB Patrick Grant (York '90) discusses his new book 'Less' with Libby Peake senior fellow and head of resource policy...
The best Australian performers from Round Nine
Tuesday, 15 April 2025OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) on his first start this week has been named in the 'The best Australian performers from Round Nine'.
No one...
No one...
Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Friday, 11 April 2025Huge congratulations to OB Jonathan Wallis (Durham '02) who has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors!
CBRE Row 50 Challenge
Tuesday, 8 April 2025Congratulations to OB Caroline Waldin (Bowes '17) who completed the CBRE Row 50 Challenge last week! ��
Her team rowed 50km...
Her team rowed 50km...
Newcastle Falcons senior academy scrum-half
Sunday, 6 April 2025OB Joe Davis (Dale '24) Newcastle Falcons senior academy scrum-half, has been named on the bench for England U20s ahead of their Men's U20s Six Nations...
MCC-Cricket Society Book of the Year Award
Friday, 28 March 2025Stephen Brenkley (Teesdale '71) has been shortlisted for the MCC-Cricket Society Book of the Year Award.
His book, A Striking Summer. How...
His book, A Striking Summer. How...
China International Photography Competition
Monday, 24 March 2025OB Rory Underwood (Teesdale/York '81) joins the judging panel for the 2025 UK-China International Photography Competition. As a celebrated athlete he will...
History was made at the Bristol Bears vs Exeter Chiefs
Monday, 24 March 2025History was made at the Bristol Bears vs Exeter Chiefs derby on Saturday where the decision was made for referees to go 'on mic'. OB Karl Dickson (York...
LOAF Podcast
Friday, 14 March 2025OB Paul Million (Tees '89) has released his own podcast 'LOAF' and we are delighted to share it with you all!
LOAF aims to find out what...
LOAF aims to find out what...
Abacus Creative Resources Art Students Competition.
Monday, 3 March 2025OB Ed Baker (Dale '24) was the winner in the A Level category of Abacus Creative Resources Art Students Competition.
The Darlington and...
The Darlington and...
Rory Underwood on the Business Finance Matters Podcast
Thursday, 20 February 2025Rory Underwood (Teesdale '81) had the pleasure to talk to David Grosse and Trevor Pririe on their latest podcast release.
Rory shares from...
Rory shares from...
Giles Deacon (Tees '83)
Tuesday, 18 February 2025OB Giles Deacon (Tees, 88) designed one of the gowns worn for last nights BAFTAs worn by Gwendoline Christie.
Jamie Adamson makes his Super Rugby Pacific debut
Thursday, 13 February 2025OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) has his Super Rugby Pacific debut tomorrow in round 1 of the competition when NSW Waratahs face the Highlanders. We are delighted...
Harvey joins family firm at Thorpe Farm Centre
Wednesday, 12 February 2025OB Harvey Barkes (Tees '16) is the fourth generation of the Barkes family leading Thorpe Farm Centre.
Harvey will be managing the day to day...
Harvey will be managing the day to day...
Falcons Signing - OB Oscar Usher
Tuesday, 11 February 2025OB Oscar Usher (Dale '22) joins the Newcastle Falcons senior academy squad. Signing until the end of the 2026/27 season, Oscar takes the next step in his...
Jamie Adamson (Durham '18)
Monday, 10 February 2025Great article here with OB Jamie Adamson (Durham '18) about his move to Australia, what's ahead with Super Rugby Pacific 2025 and playing for the NSW Waratahs....
Leading 4 Life 'Stories' Podcast
Monday, 10 February 2025OB Rory Underwood (York '81) joins Bob Judson on the Leading 4 Life 'Stories' podcast to share insights from his remarkable career as an England Rugby...
Headspace - OB Theo Colley (Tees '12)
Wednesday, 5 February 2025The students had an incredible morning with OB Theo Colley (Tees '12) at HeadSpace!
He shared how university isn't the only path to success...
He shared how university isn't the only path to success...
Bentley Beetham talk
Monday, 3 February 2025A few of our OBs—Gary Brown (North '53), David Absalom (North '58), Derek Watson (Durham '69), and Peter Hodges (York '72) had the pleasure of attending...
Karl Dickson - Referee for 2025 Six Nations
Saturday, 1 February 2025OB Karl Dickson (York '00) will be in the thick of the action again. He will be one of the referees for the 2025 Six Nations. The ex-scrum half enjoyed...
Headspace - Rory Wood (Dale '02)
Wednesday, 29 January 2025We were thrilled to welcome back OB Rory Wood to be our HeadSpace speaker!
Rory, an RAF officer since 2008, shared some incredible stories from...
Rory, an RAF officer since 2008, shared some incredible stories from...
Headspace - Louis Jerrom (Durham '19)
Wednesday, 15 January 2025What an absolute pleasure it was to welcome back Louis Jerrom to be our first Headspace Speaker of the Lent Term.
Louis inspired our students...
Louis inspired our students...
OB Rob Andrew (York '81)
Monday, 6 January 2025���� England Rugby Legend Alert! ���� OB Rob Andrew (York,'81) – being celebrated by England...
Alex Gray 'Apollo'
Monday, 6 January 2025Did you catch OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) 'Apollo' on the New Years Day celeb special of Gladiators? If not, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer!
Kevin Whately - Vera
Monday, 6 January 2025OB Kevin Whately (North '69) starred in the 14th and final season of the hit series Vera, playing a retired detective. The episode is available to watch...
Patrick Grant (York '90)
Saturday, 4 January 2025In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, also on the BBCIplayer OB Patrick Grant (York,'90) hosts, Ian 'H' Watkins, EastEnder Kellie Bright, comedian Fatiha...
Bath vs Falcons Rugby
Saturday, 21 December 2024What an incredible display of Barney sportsmanship at the Bath vs. Falcons match today! ����
OB Freddie Lockwood...
OB Freddie Lockwood...
Black Grouse Project
Wednesday, 18 December 2024OB Holly Appleby (Marwood '15) has been involved in a very exciting project, expanding the range of black grouse in England.
Holly spoke...
Holly spoke...