Radley College is a proudly traditional boarding school for boys aged 13-18 in Oxfordshire.

“We wish to surround the boys with an atmosphere breathing greatness and goodness.” – Robert Singleton, First Warden

“An absolute humdinger of a school.” – The Good Schools’ Guide

“What strikes you is how kind and nurturing it is… it’s the care Radley shows for the boys that is most remarkable” – Tatler Schools’ Guide

“A top all-rounder school that focuses strongly on kindness and responsibility and sidesteps arrogance.” – Muddy Stilettos

“This is an unbelievably impressive place, steeped in tradition yet evolving by the minute.” – Talk Education

Radley College is a proudly traditional boarding school for boys aged 13-18 in Oxfordshire.

“We wish to surround the boys with an atmosphere breathing greatness and goodness.” – Robert Singleton, First Warden

“An absolute humdinger of a school.” – The Good Schools’ Guide

“What strikes you is how kind and nurturing it is… it’s the care Radley shows for the boys that is most remarkable” – Tatler Schools’ Guide

“A top all-rounder school that focuses strongly on kindness and responsibility and sidesteps arrogance.” – Muddy Stilettos

“This is an unbelievably impressive place, steeped in tradition yet evolving by the minute.” – Talk Education

5th October 2024

12.30 - 15.30

Radley College

Donald Paine Thanksgiving Service

The Paine family invite you to a thanksgiving service in Radley College Chapel to celebrate the life of Donald Paine (1930-2024), and his love of music. Donald was precentor from 1959-78 and then remained on the music staff until 1991.

→ Saturday 5th October
→ Radley College Chapel
→ 12.30pm

The service will be followed by light refreshments.

At the service, there will be a collection for a charity close to Donald’s heart; the Salisbury Cathedral Choral Foundation.

Dress code: Smart

Notes of condolence can be addressed to Sue Paine, Donald’s sister-in-law. Her email address is suemileham2013@gmail.com.

Choral Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral – Tuesday 15th October
There will be a choral evensong at Salisbury Cathedral dedicated to Donald Paine and two of his brothers, who were all choristers at the Cathedral during WWII. For details about attending, visit: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk.

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