Best Dressed: Vale Fireworks 2016
You made wrapping up glam again
Madeleine BourneThe Vale Fireworks were, once again, a resounding success. A solid 20 minute firework display, complete with fairground and food from hotdogs to candyfloss and beverages aplenty – you rocked up in your thousands to enjoy the festivities. Here’s a look at those of you that made a real effort to make wrapping up warm look cool:
Joe, First Year, Music
Rachel, Second Year, Accountancy
Sam
Megan (in the middle), First Year, History and Politics
Kirsty and Eleanor
Ellie, First Year, Geography
Niamh, First Year, Biology
Alice, First Year, English Literature
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