50th Anniversary Reunion 2025
We are delighted to welcome Members from the class of 1975, 1976 and all those who matriculated before 1975 back to College on Friday, 26 September for the 50th Anniversary since matriculation.
You can view the current guest list here. If you have any further seating requests please let us know by Monday 22 September.
In advance of your visit to King’s, we request that you spend a few moments reviewing the logistics document which includes details on accommodation, College parking, suggested dress code and access via College gates.
The programme of events will begin at 2.00pm with welcome refreshments and registration in the Bar. During the afternoon you will be able to explore our newest archives exhibition, A Journey Through Britain’s Past; join one of our Fellows, Professor John Dunn (KC 1959) and current student Nina Stephan (KC 2023), whilst they discuss why climate change is an intractable political and social problem; and enjoy some music from our talented student performer, James Wang (KC 2020).
The evening will begin with a group photograph at 6.30pm, just before a drinks reception on the Front Lawn and the Bar at 6.45pm. This will be followed by a formal dinner in Hall at 7.30pm.
The Pantry will also be open 9am to 6pm on Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday should you wish to purchase any wine from the King's cellar. If you would like to pre-order, please do so via the Cellar Manager, Guido: guido.felici@kings.cam.ac.uk. For more information and a list of all wines available, please see the Pantry List.
Those who have requested parking will be sent a permit with their final details email. We are now running a waitlist for parking permits, so if you no longer require yours, please do let us know so that we can assign your permit to someone else.
Alumni Festival
The 50th Anniversary Reunion coincides with the University’s Alumni Festival, which runs from Friday 26 September to Sunday 28 September. You may wish to register for the University events taking place during this time. The programme can be found here and registration for these sessions opens at the end of July.
This year marks the 60th Anniversary for Members from the class of 1965 and we would be particularly delighted if as many from the year as possible joined us on Friday, 26 September and used it as an opportunity for an informal class reunion. This annual dinner is open to all Members who matriculated over 50 years ago.
Registration
Registration has now closed.
Cost
The event is free of charge for Members from the class of 1975. The cost is £65.00 per person for all other Members and guests to attend.
Guests
You can view the current guest list here, based in this please let us know if you have any further seating requests by Monday 22 September.
This event is open to alumni who matriculated in 1975. Alumni from 1976 and all those who matriculated before 1975 will also be invited to join the celebration.
Programme
You can view the full programme here.
Logistics
In advance of your visit to King’s, we request that you spend a few moments reviewing the logistics document
Dress Code
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
A number of basic, student rooms are offered for guests who wish to stay in College over the weekend. The double rooms have now sold out, but there are a small number of single ensuite rooms available to book at £47.00 per night.
Please note that we utilise a range of College rooms for our reunions. Therefore, your accommodation may be in Keynes, Old Garden Hostel, Bene't Street or Market Hostel.
Parking
Parking permits for the event are now fully allocated. We are operating a waitlist, which you can join when registering for the event.
Further Information
If you have any further questions, please email the team at events@kings.cam.ac.uk or call +44(0)1223 331443
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