The Centenary |
Sunday 24 May 2009 will be 100 years since the Minister for Education, Walter Runciman (below), laid the foundation stone in 1909.
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Foundation day is important to me as Walter was born in South Shields, my home town, and went to my old school. It was during his time as MP for Dewsbury 1902 - 1916, that he laid the foundation stone at Bingley College. |
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New Supporters |
Recently I met with residents of the main college building, now known as The Mansion. They have a residents committee, Sue, Alison, Andrew and others, who are keen to be involved in the Centenary celebrations. |
They said they were keen to be involved in the weekend and may be able to organise an event up at college involving present residents and past students. MORE INFORMATION. |
Mrs Gill Wilson, the head of Lady Lane Park School, is also positive about the centenary and would like to involve the school if at all possible. The school occupies the former Student Union, Art Rooms and Electric Power Station. |
| We shall be meeting again in June to discuss plans. |
The Weekend 22-24 May 2009 |
At present these are some tentative plans:- |
Friday 22 May : Different student year groups to meet in their chosen venues and prepare for Saturday and Sunday. |
| Saturday 23 May : Centenary Walk |
| Saturday 23 May : Function at Bingley Rugby Club. |
| Sunday 24 May : Function at College 1pm |
Keep watching this space for updates. |
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