Commonwealth students Reception at the Mayor’s Parlour

On February 1st over 30 Commonwealth students and branch members  enjoyed a special reception in the Mayor’s Parlour at the Guildhall, Bath. A chance to meet His Worshipful the Mayor of Bath Councillor Rob Appleyard  there was also an opportunity during the event to learn more about the role of the mayor, examine some of the many  of the exhibits in the parlour and exchange ideas with Commonwealth students from a variety of educational establishments in  Bath including Norland College  ,both universities and Kingswood School.  During the evening  guests were also  able  to  look at  the Visitors Book which had only recently been signed by the Queen Consort Camilla and a few years ago  by Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut. 

Many of the students commented  afterwards how much they enjoyed the evening, and the chance to talk with the mayor and meet colleagues from around the city. Countries represented at the event included India, Malawi, Nigeria. Zambia, and Australia.