Old Edwardian Society

Have you joined the Old Eds Time Trial? Fast route, great vibes... every Wednesday at 5:45pm from the main entrance. 5 and 8km options

🎾 Squash Update

It’s been a strong few weeks on the courts for Old Eds! Our Masters teams have been making their mark in the Joburg 1st League, with Old Eds A currently sitting 4th after an impressive run of results, including wins over Wanderers Invitational (16–0), Wanderers A (15–6), Parkview A (16–2), Jeppe Assyrians (13–7) and Wanderers B (14–4).

Old Eds B currently sit 6th, with a standout 14–8 win over Chamber B.

Our Ladies’ 2nd League team had one fixture last month, taking on Parkview SC 1, and currently sit 8th in the league.

Plenty more to play for as the season continues! 💪🎾

Another few busy weekends of racing for Old Eds Athletics, with members representing the club on the road, on the trails and even internationally. 👟

At the CGA Cross Country Championships, Selinah Madiela placed 5th in the Women’s 10km, earning her place to compete at the SA Championships. 👏

At the Provincial Cross Country Schools, Refentse Magongoa placed 2nd in the U19 Girls 6km race, running a new PB of 31:28. 🔥

The Wanderers Road Race with Discovery Vitality also produced some fantastic results:
• Eleni Artemides placed 3rd in her age category in the 10km with a time of 39 minutes.
• Joshua Klaff placed 1st in his age category in the 21km, achieving a new PB of 1:21.
• Linda Icely placed 2nd in her age category in the 21km.

Old Eds members were also out representing at the Absa Run Your City Tshwane 10km and the Midrand Striders race.

Further afield, a festive group of Old Eds runners headed out of town for the Dullstroom Half Marathon, enjoying the beautiful surrounds and a great day of running together.

And taking Old Eds international once again, Benjamin Diner represented the club at the Sydney Marathon in Australia, running a new marathon PB of 4:08. 🇦🇺 What a way to fly the Old Eds flag!

From cross country championships and PBs to out-of-town adventures and international marathons, it’s been another great few weekends of running for Old Eds. Well done to everyone who has been out there representing! 👏

A little heads-up for your Saturday plans 👀🥂

The Legendary Ates Pub & Café will be closed for a private party tomorrow, 5 September, from 17:00 onwards.

See you Sunday!

🌸 SPRING HAS ARRIVED 🌸

The days are getting warmer, the evenings are getting longer, and there’s no better place to unwind than At Ed’s.

Join us for delicious food, refreshing drinks and relaxed sunset vibes overlooking the cricket oval. Bring your friends, settle in, and celebrate the start of a beautiful new season with us. ☀️🍹🌿

Good food. Cold drinks. Great company.

📍 The Legendary At Ed’s Pub & Café
Edwardian Society

🎬⚽ Movie Night is coming to Old Eds!

Bring the whole family, grab your blankets and settle in under the stars for a night of football, fun and a little bit of movie magic. 🌟

Kick things off with our Dads & Coaches Mini-Tournament from 3:00pm–5:00pm, then stick around as Dennis the Menace hits the big screen at 7:00pm.

📅 Saturday, 19 September
🕝 Gates open at 2:30pm
🎟 Early bird tickets available on Quicket
💰 R70 at the door on the day

Food and drinks will be on sale, so all you need to bring is your chair or blanket and your best movie-night energy.

One Club. One Community. One unmissable event! 🏆🍿

Book now: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/395148-old-eds-fc-movie-night-2026/

🧬 What if your DNA could tell you more about your health, nutrition and sporting potential?

Join us for the next Old Eds Speaker Series as Rhoda Kruger and Geré Els unpack the fascinating world of genetics and personalised health.

From tailoring your diet and improving medication response to optimising sports performance and identifying health risks earlier, discover how your DNA could help you make smarter choices for your health and wellbeing.

📅 4 September 2026
📍 Kings Tavern | Old Eds
🎟️ R120 per person, including a light meal
📞 Bookings: Sam | +27 82 458 1352

Come curious. Leave with a little more insight into what makes you, you. 🧬

🌍 Paige Badenhorst & Chris Baxter Head to the World Championships

Two of our athletes are flying the SA flag on the world stage, with Paige Badenhorst and Chris Baxter heading to Amsterdam for the 2026 World Rowing Championships, taking place from 24–30 August.

The pair have earned their place among the world’s best and will now take on some seriously tough international competition at the iconic Bosbaan.

Paige will compete in the Women’s Single Sculls, lining up against athletes from 27 countries, while Chris will take on the Men’s Single Sculls, with 41 nations represented in the field.

Their first heats are set for 26 August, marking the start of what promises to be an exciting week of racing.

From early mornings on the water at Old Eds to the biggest stage in rowing, this is a moment worth celebrating. We’re incredibly proud to see two of our own representing South Africa and Old Eds in Amsterdam.

Go Paige. Go Chris. We’ll be cheering you on from home! 🇿🇦🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️