East of England Alumni Reunion – Norwich

Our recent East of England alumni reunion in Norwich was a truly special occasion, bringing together 24 alumni—an extraordinary turnout given that we have around 35 alumni in the region. The evening was a wonderful reminder of the strength and closeness of the Castle community, and of the enduring bonds that connect generations of alumni.

Highlights included meeting a recent graduate alongside Castle gentlemen who were with us in the 1950s, as well as two of our very first Castle ladies. The stories shared, the memories recalled, and the affection for the College were deeply moving, creating a real sense of continuity and community that spans decades. Once again, we were blown away by the strength of connection our alumni feel to Castle and to one another.

We were also delighted to hear from Professor Wendy Powers, who shared College news and exciting new initiatives, and spoke powerfully about the difference our alumni make to the College community every day. Our sincere thanks go to Jonathan Pearson for so generously hosting the gathering at Norwich School, where he serves as Director of Development. Jonathan also led a fascinating tour of Norwich School Chapel and its crypt—set beside the magnificent Norwich Cathedral—which provided a memorable and fitting backdrop to a wonderful evening.