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35th, 40th & 45th Anniversary Reunion (Classes of 1990, 1985 & 1980)

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27 Sep 2025 - 2:30 pm

 

On behalf of the Provost and the Fellowship of King’s College, the Development Office is delighted to invite Members from the classes of  1990, 1985, and 1980 to a reunion event in College on Saturday, 27 September to celebrate your 35th, 40th and 45th Anniversary since matriculation.

Members from the supporting classes 1989, 1991, 1984, 1986, 1979 and 1981 are also invited to join the celebrations.

At 1.30pm the event programme will begin with registration and afternoon refreshments, followed at 3.00pm with a talk by the Provost, Dr Gillian Tett, on world politics, economics and the news shaping the moment.

The evening reunion activities will begin at 6.30pm with a drinks reception in the Bar, followed by a three-course formal dinner in Hall at 7.30pm. Grace and a musical interlude will be performed by the Choir. 

You are also warmly invited by the Dean and Chaplain to attend Evensong in the Chapel at 5.30pm and the Sunday morning service at 11.00am. If you're interested in being a reader for one of the Chapel services please do let us know by emailing events@kings.cam.ac.uk 

The cost to attend the reception and dinner is £65.00 per person for Members and guests. If you are unable to attend the evening drinks and dinner, but would still like to join the daytime programme and catch up with friends, there is no charge to attend, but advance registration is still required.

The suggested dress code is casual for the daytime, and smart/evening attire for the drinks reception and dinner. Lounge suits, semi-formal dress, or equivalent are appropriate. Black Tie is not required.

Accommodation & Parking
A number of basic, ensuite student rooms will be available for reunion guests who wish to stay in College. Rooms cost £47.00 per night (single ensuite) and £65.00 (double ensuite), on a room only basis. Please note that rooms for reunion guests will be located in the Keynes Building, Market Hostel, Bene't Street and Old Garden Hostels. If you require additional nights accommodation please email: events@kings.cam.ac.uk.

A limited amount of College parking will be available on 26-28 September in the Garden Hostel and overflow carparks to those issued with permits.

Student Room accommodation booking and parking requests will be included in the reunion registration system. 

The reunion will coincide with the University Alumni Festival weekend held on 26-28 September 2025.

Please register to attend the Reunion by:

1.    Register online with Ticket Tailor     
2.    Calling the Development Office on +44(0)1223 767489/331443 
3.    Returning the response form

Registration will close on Friday, 5th September.

How will I be invited

Invitations and event reminders will be sent by email. Postal invitations will only be sent to Members from the classes of 1990, 1985 and 1980, without a valid email address .

How to contact us

Tel: +44(0)1223 767489 / 331443 (please leave messages) or Email: events@kings.cam.ac.uk

 

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