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Headspace - Louis Jerrom (Durham '19)
Wednesday, 15 January 2025What an absolute pleasure it was to welcome back Louis Jerrom to be our first Headspace Speaker of the Lent Term.
Louis inspired our students...
Louis inspired our students...
Kevin Whately - Vera
Monday, 6 January 2025OB Kevin Whately (North '69) starred in the 14th and final season of the hit series Vera, playing a retired detective. The episode is available to watch...
Alex Gray 'Apollo'
Monday, 6 January 2025Did you catch OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) 'Apollo' on the New Years Day celeb special of Gladiators? If not, you can catch up on BBC iPlayer!
OB Rob Andrew (York '81)
Monday, 6 January 2025���� England Rugby Legend Alert! ���� OB Rob Andrew (York,'81) – being celebrated by England...
Patrick Grant (York '90)
Saturday, 4 January 2025In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, also on the BBCIplayer OB Patrick Grant (York,'90) hosts, Ian 'H' Watkins, EastEnder Kellie Bright, comedian Fatiha...
Bath vs Falcons Rugby
Saturday, 21 December 2024What an incredible display of Barney sportsmanship at the Bath vs. Falcons match today! ����
OB Freddie Lockwood...
OB Freddie Lockwood...
Black Grouse Project
Wednesday, 18 December 2024OB Holly Appleby (Marwood '15) has been involved in a very exciting project, expanding the range of black grouse in England.
Holly spoke...
Holly spoke...
Exclusive peek behind the scenes at Hotel Chocolat
Tuesday, 17 December 2024You can tune in on Channel 4 catch-up for an exclusive peek behind the scenes as Hotel Chocolat gets busy and creative for Christmas. OB Angus Thirlwell...
Patrick Grant as guests judge on Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas craft show
Tuesday, 17 December 2024Catch OB Patrick Grant (York, '90) as a guest judge on Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas craft show, Kirstie's Handmade Christmas Series 12 Episode 5.
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OB Logan Noble (North '23)
Friday, 13 December 2024Logan Noble was named on the Scotland U20 Development Squad where they played Wales in a friendly at Merthyr RFC.
The Speed Project
Monday, 9 December 2024Huge congratulations to OBs Alex Tait (Tees '06), Perry Alexander (Tees '10) and Tom Catterick (Tees '09), Michael Young, Will Welch and Mark Wilson who...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21) and OB Sean Dougall (North '08)
Sunday, 8 December 2024Sean and Guy came head to head in the Investec Challenge Cup on Friday. Sean is the contact skills coach for La Rochelle, Guy is in his first season with...
Newcastle Falcons
Monday, 2 December 2024Friday Night saw the Newcastle Falcons end their game against Saracens with a 17-12 triumph ending a 15 year, 24-game losing streak against them �...
OB Charlie Lough (Dale '24)
Monday, 2 December 2024OB Charlie Lough (Dale '24) is representing England Trailblazers at the Men's Netball Nations Series in Singapore!
We wish them all good...
We wish them all good...
OB Karl Dickson (York '00)
Thursday, 28 November 2024OB Karl Dickson spoke to UAE referee's about the pressure and mindset required to be a world cup ref as part of the run up to the RG7's
OB Cricket Tour to Rwanda
Wednesday, 27 November 2024�� OB Cricket Tour to Rwanda – September 2025
Exciting news! Our Head of Cricket, Lee Clough, is planning an 8-day...
Exciting news! Our Head of Cricket, Lee Clough, is planning an 8-day...
Headspace - OB Holly Appleby (Marwood '15)
Wednesday, 20 November 2024We were delighted to welcome Holly Appleby (Marwood '15) as our Headspace Speaker for the day. Holly gave an insightful and inspiring talk about her impressive...
OB Alex Gray (Durham '09)
Monday, 18 November 2024OB Alex Gray (Durham '09) took part in Children in Need 2024, and raised an incredible £39,210,850 for children and young people across the UK....
Barney Run 2024
Monday, 18 November 2024Huge well done to Iain Wallace (Tees '80) and James Watson (Dale '14) for joining us today for the Barney Run.
They ran with the senior...
They ran with the senior...
Forty Club Trophy
Sunday, 17 November 2024Barnard Castle School has been named Yorkshire and North East Region winners of the prestigious Forty Club Trophy ��
The award...
The award...
Northern Counties Dinner 2024
Friday, 15 November 2024Old Barnardians, parents, former and current staff gathered for a wonderful dinner at the Northern Counties Club, Newcastle. Headmaster, David Cresswell...
Headspace - Andrew Thornton (York '89)
Wednesday, 13 November 2024Andrew Thornton (York '89) was our Headspace speaker today, sharing an incredible journey of determination, resilience, and the valuable lessons he learned...
Charles Metcalf (North '19)
Tuesday, 12 November 2024OB Charles Metcalfe (North '19) pictured with his family in the November edition of Waitrose Food.
Ella Bowen (Bowes '18)
Tuesday, 12 November 2024It was a pleasure to welcome back OB Ella Bowen (Bowes '18) to Barney yesterday to coach our senior netball teams, she will be working with the girls over...
OB Drinks - Mayfair
Thursday, 7 November 2024What an amazing night at the Burlington Arms, Mayfair ✨
Thank you to everyone who came along, we had OBs of all ages chatting about...
Thank you to everyone who came along, we had OBs of all ages chatting about...
Freddie Lockwood (York '19)
Wednesday, 6 November 2024OB Freddie Lockwood (York '19) makes his 50th appearance for Newcastle Falcons tomorrow when they open their Premiership Rugby Cup Campaign away to Caldy....
Anna Forbes (Bowes '23)
Tuesday, 5 November 2024How lovely to have OB Anna Forbes (Bowes '23) back to our Recital Room for a concert this evening.
Anna's performance was incredible and...
Anna's performance was incredible and...
Headspace - Matthew Noble (Dale '09)
Wednesday, 30 October 2024A big thank you to OB Matthew Noble (Dale '09) for an insightful Headspace Session on Data Science and AI!
Matthew shared an insightful...
Matthew shared an insightful...
The Rugby Podcast - Guy Pepper (Dale '21)
Wednesday, 23 October 2024Catch OB Guy Pepper on The Rugby Pod ��
They talk about his comparison to Richie McCaw, what it's like training with the...
They talk about his comparison to Richie McCaw, what it's like training with the...
Joe Davis - Newcastle Falcons
Monday, 7 October 2024OB Joe Davis (Dale '24) spoke exclusively with Newcastle Falcons ahead of their match against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.
You can read...
You can read...
OB Guy Pepper (Dale '21)
Wednesday, 2 October 2024OB Guy Pepper has been featured in theGallagher Premiership Fantasy Team of the week this week. As well as a featured article in The Telegraph labelling...
Revd John Moore
Monday, 30 September 2024Sadly, Revd John Moore, known to many of you from your time here, passed away peacefully yesterday morning. His son Peter has asked us to let you know...
OB Headspace Lecture Series - Benjamin Lai (York 81)
Wednesday, 25 September 2024Thank you to Benjamin Lai (York '81) for delivering today's Headspace Lecture. Benjamin shared his journey after leaving school, which included studying...
OB Sgt David Hartley (Durham '38)
Tuesday, 24 September 2024OB Sgt David Hartley (Durham '38) was a gilder pilot during the Second World War and flew into D-Day and the ill-fated Battle of Arnhem.
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Lee Dickson (North '03) returns to Newcastle Falcons
Monday, 23 September 2024Newcastle Falcons have announced the return of OB Lee Dickson (North '03).
He will join the club as a skills coach while continuing to be...
He will join the club as a skills coach while continuing to be...
Joe Davis (Dale '24) Newcastle Falcons
Thursday, 19 September 2024Newcastle Falcons have named their team for tomorrow night's Gallagher Premiership opener at home to Bristol Bears.
OB Joe Davis (Dale '24)...
OB Joe Davis (Dale '24)...
OB Headspace Lecture Series - Amelia Oates (Marwood '21) 'Journalism'
Thursday, 19 September 2024What an incredible start to our 2024/25 Headspace Lecture Series!
Amelia Oates (Marwood '21) shared her insights from her journalism degree,...
Amelia Oates (Marwood '21) shared her insights from her journalism degree,...
Darlington OB Drinks
Thursday, 19 September 2024Thank you very much to everyone for coming along and supporting the first Barnardian Drinks of this new academic term. It was brilliant to meet you all,...
Welcome from our new Headmaster David Cresswell
Thursday, 12 September 2024Our new Headmaster, David Cresswell is re-starting his Barney journey leading our school and we are excited to see what this new chapter has in store for...
The Speed Project
Friday, 23 August 2024OBs Alex Tait, Perry Alexander and Tom Catterick are setting off today to tackle an extreme challenge The Speed Project, a relay across the South of France...
OBs playing for Mowden Park
Friday, 23 August 2024Congratulations to OBs Oscar Usher (Dale '22), Harry Rickard ('23), Jacob Newnam (Tees/North '21) and Matthew Osbourne (Tees '21) who will all be joining...
Sporting Stories with Karl Dickson
Friday, 23 August 2024Thursday, 5th September, Sporting Stories with OB Karl Dickson (York, 00), Former scrum-half Karl will speak about his career and a few tales along the...
OB Sam Carling voted in as the joint youngest MP
Tuesday, 23 July 2024Amazing to see OB Sam Carling (Tees '20) being interviewed on BBC Breakfast after being voted in as the joint youngest MP.
Watch the full interview...
Watch the full interview...
Paul Million (Tees' 89)
Thursday, 27 June 2024Exciting News!
OB Paul Million has been featured on the 'Never Throw in the Towel' podcast with Anthony Hutton.
In this captivating discussion,...
OB Paul Million has been featured on the 'Never Throw in the Towel' podcast with Anthony Hutton.
In this captivating discussion,...
Headspace - OB Ashley Cooke (Durham '81)
Thursday, 20 June 2024It was great to welcome back OB Ashley Cooke (Durham '81) for our last OB Headspace lecture of the year, which took place today. Ashley presented his...
Commemoration of Bentley Beetham's legacy
Friday, 7 June 2024It was an honour to attend a special commemoration event this morning in recognition of OB Bentley Beetham’s amazing legacy as a respected teacher,...
80th Anniversary of D Day
Thursday, 6 June 2024Our Combined Cadet Force had the honour of being involved in this years local commemorations for D Day at Barnard Castle Town Council’s Offices....
Ed Williamson
Tuesday, 4 June 2024OB Ed Williamson (Tees '02) has been featured in Living North Magazine, discussing how he turned his passion for art into a career after retiring from...
OB Emma Peat
Friday, 31 May 2024Join OB Emma Peat (Bowes '12) on the new episode of the Engaged Volunteer Podcast.
Emma is an Event Workforce Manager at Formula E. The episode...
Emma is an Event Workforce Manager at Formula E. The episode...
OB Lee Dickson
Thursday, 30 May 2024OB Lee Dickson features on @therugbypaper latest podcast episode. The full...