
Reunions
A reunion is a perfect way to rekindle old friendships and check in on how your friends’ lives have been progressing.
We’ve pulled together some advice that has been gathered over the years to help your reunion go off without a hitch.
You can also promote your reunion on our site and read about reunions from yesteryear.

Upcoming Reunions
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Set 16 Reunion – 15 October 2022
Meeting for lunch at 1.30 at Cote St Pauls. Arrangements are being made to meet earlier for coffee. Further information to follow once details are confirmed. If you would like to attend please contact Anna Ledger via email anna.ledger@btinternet.com
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Set 25 Reunion – 8th October 2022
Our plans to meet in June have been stymied by rail strikes! This reunion will now take place on Saturday 8th October, come rain, come shine. We will be meeting about noon by the fountain and will carry on at The Old Red Cow. There are still a few people we have not tracked down but most of us are planning to be there. All drinks will be carried on a small blue tray (but naturally). If you are...
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Set E Reunion – 13th August 2022
Calling anyone from the final set of pupil nurses from July 1984 - Set E. We are planning a get-together for some lunch at Smiths of Smithfield on Saturday 13th August. Some of us are staying over at the Premier Inn on Friday the 12th. Do come and join us - many of us have not seen each other in a very long time. Bring photos and memories. Please contact Catherine Wilford via...
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Set 43 Reunion – 3rd Sept 2022
We are pleased to announce that the Set 43 reunion will take place on Saturday 3rd September at: The Crown Tavern Clerkenwell,EC1R 0EG 12:00 Buffet Lunch and walk to Barts for a photo by the Fountain. All welcome Please confirm your place with £10 deposit by August 22nd We can't wait to see everyone! If you are interested in attending please email: ruthdebrabailey@hotmail.com
Planning a Reunion
Venues
The following venues (along with a large number of others) in the vicinity of Barts are available for hire. Since Covid, there have been a number of business closures. The following list was updated in June 2021.
St Bartholomew’s Hospital, North Wing
Various rooms may be available to hire. All food must be provided by the Banqueting Manager.
For more information contact:
Ms J. Wellington, Banqueting Manager, North Wing, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE
Tel: 020 3465 5800
email: josephine.wellington@nhs.net
Premier Inn
24-30 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9HB
Recent set reunions have found the hotel very helpful. Happy to set an area aside, to pre-book meals etc.
Smiths of Smithfield
Provides a function room.
67-77 Charterhouse St., London, EC1M 6HJ
Tel: 020 7251 7950
Malmaison
18-21 Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6AH
Tel: 020 7012 3717
Contact the Events Manager.
Will open on Saturdays for Barts nurses’ reunions.
PLEASE NOTE! SOME VENUES MAY CHARGE A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.
A helping hand
Due to a very generous bequest, we are able to offer some financial support to help with organised reunions. Please contact the League Treasurer via email: treasurer@bartsleagueofnurses.org
Information for your set regarding the advantages of becoming a League member can be arranged if you contact us in advance. We have leaflets, business cards and pens available, on request. The Trust Archivist will help with who was in your set.
Tel: 020 3465 5798 or email: barts.archives@bartshealth.nhs.uk
Hospital tours & gift shop
It is no longer possible to organise a tour of the hospital as the department responsible for this has been disbanded.
The Guild Shop is situated on the ground floor of the King George V Building and is open Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4 pm.
It may be possible to arrange for the shop to open on a Saturday. If you would like this, please either telephone them on 020 3465 6382 or email contact@bartsguild.org.uk. Please also copy Steve Bench (cs.hornets@googlemail.com) to this request as he will ensure a volunteer is available if at all possible.
Promoting your reunion
If you’d like to promote your reunion on the website please provide us with the necessary details for the reunion. We also welcome reports and photos of your set reunion. We are happy to feature these on both the website and our social media channels. We can also forward these to the editor of the League News for inclusion in the next issue.
Reunion Stories

August 1960 SET Reunion

February 1975 SET 14 Reunion

November 1969 SET 93 Reunion

SET 100 REUNION 50 YEARS 1971 – 2021.

SET 100 REUNION 50 YEARS 1971 – 2021.

November 1969 SET 93 Reunion

February 1975 SET 14 Reunion
