We will celebrate our traditional Needle and Thread Gaudy on Saturday 10 January 2026 for Old Members who matriculated in the years 2008 or 2009.
Invitations will be sent in September.
Traditionally held at the beginning of the New Year, this dinner involves the College’s Bursar threading a needle into each guest’s jacket and advising them to be thrifty in the coming year. Needles were historically popular as Christmas gifts but it is thought that this Gaudy’s customs are a pun on the College founder’s name, Eglesfield – the French words ‘aiguilles et fils’ meaning needles and threads.
The Gaudy dinner is free of charge. B&B is available for Saturday 10 January at £50pppn.
Please note that due to space restrictions in Hall, this is an Old Member only event (for matriculation years 2008 and 2009).
SATURDAY 10 JANUARY
4.00pm Tea & cake in the Shulman Auditorium
4.30pm Welcome
6.30pm Drinks in the Upper Library
7.00pm Dinner (Black Tie)
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY
8.15–9.45am Breakfast in Hall
8.45am Holy Communion
