Author: Peter Holden

Annual Dinner 2026

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Old Fullerians’ Annual Dinner
Book Your Place for an Unforgettable Evening  

Saturday 17th January 2026
Book your ticket now!
A true highlight of the Old Fullerian calendar, the Annual Dinner is a celebration of Watford Grammar School for Boys alumni, held in the historic School Hall.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy superb food, and share conversation in the company of this year’s guest speaker, Dr Jana Denzel (WBGS 2001–2008), founder of a leading Harley Street dental practice and a recent contestant on BBC’s The Apprentice.
Dr Jana Denzel
(Image: BBC/Naked/Ray Burmiston)

Our flagship event promises an evening of fine dining, camaraderie and celebration. All Old Fullerians, partners and guests are warmly invited to join us for this memorable night honouring friendship, achievement and the enduring Fullerian spirit.

Enjoy a five-course silver service dinner, expertly served in the grandeur of the School Hall. If you’d like to be seated with particular friends, simply mention this when booking.

Tickets: £60 per person (including dinner).
Please book early to avoid disappointment — places are limited.
To reserve your place, email annualdinner@oldfullerians.org.uk.

Dress code: Black tie (lounge suits or OFA blazers also welcome)
Bar: Operated by Fullerians RFC

Evening Highlights

6.15–6.45pm – Arrival and pre-dinner drinks
7.00pm – Five-course silver service dinner
9.15pm – Appreciations from the Headmaster and OFA Chairman
9.45pm – Guest speaker: Dr Jana Denzel
10.15pm–Midnight – Drinks and conversation

Don’t miss this special evening celebrating the past, present and future of Watford Grammar School for Boys.

Rob Hiscocks (WBGS 1999-2006)
Chairman, Old Fullerians Association
Watford Grammar School for Boys

Annual Dinner 2025

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The dinner was again well supported with a total of 140 members and quests enjoying another excellent meal supplied by our regular caterers Preece-Burditt. The bar was again supplied and manned to great effect by the Fullerian Rugby Football Club. The MC for the evening was our then Vice Chairman Rob Hiscocks who has now assumed the role of Chairman.
Our guest speaker was the OF and well known actor David Westhead who as part of his speech, set up an impromptu performance of a scene from an old school play, Sweeny Tod, with himself and Russ Deane playing their original parts with wigs and costumes as supplied, together with hastily recruited lighting and stage directors. Naturally the result was hilarious!
In all, the dinner was a great success.
Peter Holden

Annual Dinner 2024

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The 2024 Annual Dinner was held on 13th January with ex Watford F.C. player Stephen Palmer as our Guest Speaker. He can be seen here in a question and answer session with Geoff Wicken.

The event was a great success with interesting speakers and and a first class meal meal.

We are grateful to the Fullerian Rugby Club for  providing the well run bar .