2024 sees the centenary of the special relationship of OMs and MHS with Alford House Youth Club in Lambeth.  

It was in 1924 that OM George Goyder and one or two others from Ridgway House first volunteered at Alford House after leaving school. The century since then has seen incredible and unstinting dedication by generations of OMs to the youth club; it might not have survived without this.  More than 50 OMs and former Mill Hill staff have served on the Board, amongst them some of the great names of the Old Millhillians Club including several Presidents.  Continuing this great tradition, today there are ten OMs and former staff on the Board.

The Club's founder Frank Briant visited Mill Hill School at the invitation of Norman Brett James and subsequently the first Millhillians began to volunteer at Alford. After his death a trust was established and the OM community was given an integral role in ensuring the Club continued.

Led by George Goyder, Dick Walker and Nat Garrett, OMs have been volunteers, trustees and supporters in numerous other ways since then. What an amazing job they have done. 

It is wonderful that OMs and former staff are Trustees today; they are needed in the future. The young people of Lambeth grow up in a polarised society in which gangs and knife crime are widespread. The work of the Club is needed as much as ever.

If any OM feels able to give a little time to join this 100-year old tradition, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We would love to see you there, 

Nick Priestnall and Rosie Walsh

Alford House

Aveline Street 

Kennington

London

SE11 5DQ

To celebrate this special milestone Alford House would like to invite all OMs and their families to visit on Sunday 15th September between 3pm and 6pm.

More details to follow but please register to attend if you'd like to join us...