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. |
| Dewsbury is where I now work. Small world? |
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Stories Wanted |
Your stories are priceless. They add colour and interest to the site. We still need more so they can be shared with others. Topics we are particularly interested in are:-
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Tales from the 1950s. |
Vietnamese Boat People : 1980s |
Musical and Dramatic tales |
Student Union Protest |
NUM Conferences |
Memories of PE and outdoor activities |
College Societies |
A Painful Experience |
The Basement Corridor |
Where is the sundial? |
Oakwood Hall Nightclub |
Up Park Road |
| Many thanks to the kind people who contribute photos. Keep them coming. Thanks, John. |
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Volunteers Needed |
The centenary of the Foundation Day is just over a year away and is a huge day for anyone connected with Bingley College and the surrounding community. |
There will be events throughout the weekend of Fri 22 May - Sunday 24 May 2009 and I have already had offers of organisational support over that weekend. |
Over three hundred people are expected to take part in the weekends events and Centenary suggestions so far:- Meeting with speaker, commemorative sweatshirts, singing of the College Song, a Bingley Walk. More ideas needed. |
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We still need people to help with events so let me know if you are willing. |
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