Versa: The Summer Edition
The summer edition of Versa, the journal of the Old Albanian Association, is now in the hands of members.
The Old Albanian Association
Born not for ourselves
Non Nobis Nati
Since 1892, the Association has gathered the alumni of St Albans School — one of the oldest schools in the world — in fellowship, sport and service. We invite every Old Albanian to take their place in that continuing story.
Since the year of foundation
An unbroken line of fellowship, from 948 to the present day.
The School traces its origins to the year 948, within the shadow of St Albans Abbey. The Association was constituted in 1892 to keep that fellowship alive beyond the school gates — through dinners and reunions, the sporting clubs, and the quiet generosity that endows the next generation.
948School founded
1892Association founded
130+Years of fellowship
Our history
Milestones
948
The School is founded
St Albans School is established beside the Abbey — among the oldest seats of learning in the world.
1892
The Association is constituted
Old Albanians formally band together under the motto Non Nobis Nati, to preserve their fellowship for life.
1920s
The first Annual Dinner
The tradition of the Annual Dinner begins — to this day the centrepiece of the OA calendar.
1950s
The sporting clubs take root
Rugby, cricket and the other OA clubs establish themselves at the Woollam Playing Fields.
In office
The Committee
Paul Richardson
President
Nick Tubby
Hon. Secretary
David Hughes
Hon. Treasurer
Alan Philpott
Committee Member
David Milnes
Committee Member
Kelvin Thomas
Committee Member
Steve Burgess
Committee Member
Nick Barnes
Committee Member
Anna Philpott
Committee Member
Archie MacDonald
Committee Member
Jason Shepherd
Committee Member
Bill Ractliffe
Committee Member
David Buxton
Committee Member
The calendar
Forthcoming Events
28 June 2026 · Morning
Founders' Day Service
St Albans Abbey · A service of thanksgiving in the spirit of Non Nobis Nati.
19 September 2026 · Afternoon
The City Lunch
The City of London · For Old Albanians in business and the professions.
03 October 2026 · Morning
The OA Golf Day
Verulam Golf Club · Eighteen holes and luncheon, for the Founders' Cup.
From the Association
Latest News
A Record Turnout at the Annual Dinner
The Old Albanian Association's Annual Dinner of 2026 drew the largest gathering in living memory.
The 948 Foundation Announces New Grants
The 948 Sports Foundation has awarded a fresh round of grants in support of sport at St Albans School.
Support & bequests
To endow those who follow
A gift to the Association — given now, or left as a legacy — supports bursaries at the School and the work of the 948 Sports Foundation. It is the truest expression of our motto: a kindness offered not for ourselves, but for the Albanians yet to come.