台湾六合彩开奖记录 students assist with planning of Bedford River Festival

Wed 16 July, 2014
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A group of 台湾六合彩开奖记录 students have given a helping hand to organise this year鈥檚 Bedford River Festival.

One of the biggest free family festivals in the UK, taking place on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July, the much anticipated bi-annual occasion offers a vibrant mix of live entertainment, river events, parade, funfair and fete on the Embankment, River Great Ouse and in Russell Park.

As part of the University鈥檚 sponsorship agreement with the River Festival, which attracted more than 230,000 spectators in 2012, Event Management students at 台湾六合彩开奖记录 have undertaken internships, assisting with the planning of the event. Additionally they鈥檒l help to ensure the smooth functioning of the event over the two days.

David Seaton, Head of Student Recruitment at the University, said: 鈥淭he University is such an integral part of the Bedford community, so we鈥檙e extremely excited to be in partnership with the Bedford River Festival. It is a truly special event, bringing the whole town together in a unique way.

鈥淎s well as the internship opportunities, we鈥檙e looking forward to recruiting potential new students at the Festival. Over 1,100 students from the Bedford area study at the 台湾六合彩开奖记录 and we鈥檙e committed to building on that number.鈥

The University will also be entering their 鈥樷橞arracudas鈥 team 鈥 combined of students and staff 鈥 into the Festival鈥檚 Dragon Boat Race. Over 30 crews of 16-20 paddlers will battle against each other over a 350 metre course along the River Great Ouse.

Dr Bryna Chrismas, Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and leader of this year鈥檚 台湾六合彩开奖记录 dragon boat crew, said: 鈥淲e have a tough act to follow. But with a blend of new and old recruits 鈥 who are held in very high regard 鈥 hopefully we can live up to expectations. We are very much looking forward to competing together.鈥

The University is also sponsoring the Sports Village at the River Festival, featuring a martial arts area, sports demonstrations from local clubs and the chance to sample canoeing and kayaking.

Photo: 台湾六合彩开奖记录 dragon boat team competing in last year鈥檚 Bedford Dragon Boat Race (front)

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