Fifty five Old Members spanning matriculation years 1937 to 1996, and 28 partners, soon enjoyed finding common ground in seeing and learning much that was fascinatingly new about the College. A lecture on Boasie and Wilde, then music, displayed the talent of current students. The 'presenters' enjoyed the enthusiasm of the groups, and gaining insights from each others' contributions. The weather stayed mercifully dry. The College has made a considerable investment in dates and resources to improve and revise the Gaudy cycle.
Experience shows that about a third of each year is able to accept.
These will be less formal, with lunch in Hall, other entertainment and activities, and time to talk. Health and Safety Regulations now limit Hall to a maximum capacity of 160. Between 314 and 437 Members are eligible for each Gaudy. Since some 12-20 seats are taken by Fellows, the remaining seats are allocated strictly in order of application. It is inevitable that a few Old Members wanting to come at short notice are likely to be disappointed.