Whilst we are unable to meet in person as planned, we would like to celebrate with you, and other alumni around the world, through a variety of events online during our Virtual Reunion between 7-12 September.

All events are free of charge. Any donation you would like to make to support College and current students would be warmly appreciated. You can do so online via our Campaign Website.

If you would like to join one of the sessions below, please email us with the title of the event(s) you would like to join and we will send you the link(s).

Programme*

Please allow approximately 1 hour for each event including Q&A

Monday 7 September 5.30pm
Musical Conversation Robert Lloyd (1959)
, Honorary Fellow and opera singer in conversation with Paul Brough, Keble Director of Music. Bob will explore his fascinating 50-year career in opera, followed by Q&A.

Tuesday 8 September 8.00pm
Masterclass in Eastern European Wines
with Caroline Gilby (1982), Master of Wine, with special focus on Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova including a tasting session of three examples from Bulgaria, followed by Q&A. If you live in the UK and are interested in pre-ordering the tasting wines, Caroline has kindly arranged a tasting package with discount which can be ordered here (use code FRIEND10 at checkout). To receive the wines in time, we suggest you order them as soon as possible, but no later than 2 September. Caroline’s latest book The wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova is available here using the discount code BRMKEBLE40.

Wednesday 9 September 6.00pm
Impact of COVID-19 on the Arts
panel discussion chaired by Kate Varah (1994)  Executive Director at the Old Vic, with Frank Cottrell-Boyce (1979) Screenwriter and novelist, Caroline Dyott (2003) Senior Producer at the Donmar Warehouse, Ell Potter (2014) actress and writer, and Lotte Wakeham (2004)  Artistic Director of the Octagon Theatre in Bolton. Followed by Q&A.

Thursday 10 September 6.00pm
A Dutiful Boy – a memoir of a gay Muslim’s journey to acceptance, Mohsin Zaidi (2003), writer and barrister, talking about his book with Dr Ian Archer, followed by Q&A. Available in most good bookshops, including from Blackwell’s here.

Friday 11 September 8.00pm
Online Quiz  Five rounds of questions with a chance to win prizes, hosted by The Big Smoke Events company. You can sign up individually, or with members of your household/bubble and play as a team.

Saturday 12 September 4.00pm
Keble Association AGM 
All members of the KA are warmly invited to attend this year’s AGM. The AGM will be preceded by the Trustees’ Meeting at 3.00pm

Saturday 12 September 6.00pm
The life of a BBC reporter and anchor Ben Brown (1978), BBC News Special Correspondent and former Foreign Affairs and War correspondent for the BBC on the highs and lows of a life on the road, in war zones and in the studio, followed by Q&A.

Saturday 12 September 7.00pm
Compline with our chaplain Nevsky Everett featuring members of the Keble Choir

We will share other music related pieces with you during the week.

*please note that the programme is subject to change

I hope you will be able to join many of these Keble sessions as part of the wider Oxford Meeting Minds Global reunion.

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