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Friends

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I welcome you to these pages of the School’s web-site. “Friends” is an informal organisation comprised of parent groups with specialist cultural and sporting interests including: Drama, Rugby, (The Scrummers) Music, Cricket (The Longstops), Sailing (The Yardarms), Hockey (The Strikers) and the Ladies Association.

“Friends” is actively supported by the Head Master, Penny Wright, the Senior Master, the Director of Sport and the Bursar.

“Friends” hold a number of varied events throughout the year. We hope there is something in the calendar to cater for everyone’s tastes and sense of fun! The events provide an opportunity for parents to get together and to raise money both for charity and for specific projects within the School. We are serious about what we do, but we always have a lot of fun doing it.

Please browse through the Friends’ pages to find what appeals to you. You will be made very welcome at any of the events. So please come along. It is a great way to meet fellow parents and staff members who share your interests or those of your son.

If you like what you see and want to get further involved by helping with events or serving on the committee of a support group, please do contact the Chair of the particular group that you are interested in.  They will be very happy to hear from you. 

Your son will enjoy his time at Merchant Taylors’ and you should do too!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Matthew Whalley
Chairman of Friends

P.S. Should you wish to have a memento of your son's time at Merchant Taylors', we offer a choice of framed and unframed prints and blank greetings cards from an original painting of the School by local artist Mary Pelham.  Please contact Mrs Williamson, Senior Common Room Secretary, for further details on 01923 845558.