Events are well and truly back at King’s.  Last Friday afternoon, we were delighted to welcome back guests from Hugh Sexey’s Hospital, Candlelight Care and Active Living to enjoy an outstanding concert from the King’s Military Band, and a delicious Afternoon Tea baked and served by the BTEC Hospitality Pupils. 

It was wonderful to see the Memorial Hall full of smiles, laughter, companionship and music again.  The guests thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon out, and for many it was the first social occasion in two years. Cherry Catley-Day from Candlelight Care said “Everyone so enjoyed the afternoon, as usual King’s did everything to perfection, and for a few hours we were all transported away from these troubling times.”

Penny Bird - Events Manager

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On Friday afternoon, BTEC Hospitality pupils and the Music Department hosted a fantastic celebratory concert and afternoon tea for the local community. BTEC Hospitality pupils were responsible for planning and making all aspects of the traditional tea, including cakes, scones and biscuits. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces, and a chance to engage in social interaction again after so much time alone. Pupils were professional and accommodating and thoroughly enjoyed the event. The music was stunning and saw everyone clapping along in enjoyment. All events serve as a way for Hospitality pupils to gain important evidence, and demonstrate skills, so we are thrilled that we have been able to get back to a certain kind of normality again.

Emily McMunn - Head of Food Studies