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It was a truly amazing day, thoroughly enjoyed by the students who learnt many new skills and gained in con dence. One student summed it up perfectly by adding “It made me realise I can do things I didn’t think I could”. Headteacher, Clare Williams, expressed her huge thanks to the charity for providing such a fantastic opportunity and also those who sponsored the event. e Ambitious for All Foundation would like to say a special thanks to those whose sponsorship made the day possible: ‘Olivia Inspires’, Cllr Malcolm Wade and a donation in memory of David Kennedy, a local man who was an engineer and would have encouraged young people to follow in his footsteps. Applemore College, with the support of the Ambitious for All Foundation, also held an ‘Arts Day’ for Year 7 students on Friday 13th June. Romsey’s Beggars Fair team is busily planning for its next annual free summer music festival on Saturday 12th July! Now in its 31st year, the event will feature some 200 acts across over 25 venues in, or close to, the town. Uniquely, it is run solely for and managed by the local community. Last year’s event saw some 7,500 people throng through the streets with amazing feedback received from all ages. e best of local musicians will bring you an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, blues, soul, rock, bluegrass, classical and world music. Together with colourful dance displays and children’s entertainment, there is plenty of entertainment on o er. e Beggars Fair began in 1993 when a group of local musicians and performers organized an event called Folk in Romsey. ey arranged concerts, a dance, and a road closure in the Cornmarket for dance displays. However, it was noticed that no Romsey-based artists were involved, and there were gaps between the dance performances. It was decided to ll those gaps with free music events. e event was very well-received, so it was decided to host it again the following year. is time, they needed to come up with a name. ey chose Beggars Fair, inspired by a 17th-century Romsey Beggars’ Badge that was issued in 1678 by local magistrates to identify licensed beggars, distinguishing them from others. One of these badges is on display at the Tudor House Museum in Southampton. e name seemed tting because the event was free, with donations collected to fund it. e event looks to encourage new young talent like Auden, a local band who will be on the main stage, and will be working with Outreach Radio to broadcast some of the acts, plus live interviews with visitors. e Beggars Fair is organised by a small, dedicated team plus a group of volunteers who join in on the day, working with Test Valley Council, the Police and local businesses. A number of town centre roads will be closed for the day; the website will have full information about access and parking nearer the time. If you have a talent, skill or just enthusiasm that could bene t the team in organising 2025’s event or would like to help out on the day, then email volunteers@ beggarsfair.org.uk for further information. You will be very welcome and no previous festival experience is necessary! Visit www.beggarsfair.org.uk for more information. Applemore Students Enjoy Sensational STEM Day Mayor’s Picnic and The Great Rotary Duck Race Romsey’s Annual Mayor’s Picnic and e Great Rotary Duck Race will be taking place in Romsey War Memorial Park on Sunday 6th July, 12non– 5pm
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