College confirms fourth edition of summer festival
ST VINCENT COLLEGE are preparing to host its free summer family festival at their Gosport campus and have invited residents to attend the occasion next month; which will see music, fun and entertainment suitable for all ages throughout the day.
The popular community Summer Fest event is scheduled to return for a fourth edition on June 7 (Saturday) from 10am to 4pm and organisers want to create an amazing experience for everybody. Several music students will offer performances and there is due to be games / activities available to a range of ages. Thirty stallholders are further set to line the college grounds selling products including food and drink; whilst a licensed bar has been organised soon.
Previous events have brought college staff / students together with the local community and have drawn huge crowds to the facility. Visitors can pop along throughout the above times by themselves or with friends / family; where they will receive a warm welcome and can relax on the college grounds etc.
Executive Principal, Andy Grant, was enthusiastic about the event as he said: “We are delighted to be hosting our fourth Summer Fest, it is a privilege for us to welcome the community into the college to experience and celebrate with our students and staff.”
He continued: “Last year we had a fantastic event with around 2,000 people on site enjoying themselves with their families. We are proud to be part of the Gosport community providing both academic and vocational courses and I’m very grateful to all of the students and staff who support and make it a success.”
Following the success of last month’s Hobby Con that showcased the interests of students; the School of Personalised Learning will be back in action as they hope to raise money to be used to support their activities.
Mayor Elect Councillor Kirsten Bradley and her Consort, Mr Jon Bradley, will be opening the event at 10am as they said they are aware of just how important the event is to the local community and profile of the college. They stated that they are “really looking forward to the Summer Fest.”
Mr Bradley commented: “It’s great to see so many local talented people bringing life into the community. The countdown is on in my calendar and is set to be a wonderful day as always, where St Vincent Sixth Form College do themselves and Gosport proud.”
Visitors can park in the main car park on Mill Lane while those requiring disabled parking access can park via the Forton Road entrance. They are however advised that the college can only welcome service dogs to the event.
Readers can find out more information about the event by contacting marketing@lighthouselearningtrust.ac.uk and they can explore more about the college / courses available by visiting www.stvincent.ac.uk.
PICTURED BY ST VINCENT COLLEGE: Families enjoy warm sunshine at the 2024 event held at St Vincent College.
