BURSAR’S BULLETIN Issue 21
Michaelmas Term 2023
We start a new year at Radley with a week of brilliant sunshine and warmth. The College campus looks great and ready to welcome everyone back, and the many who are coming to Radley for the first time. The College is a busy and vibrant place, and this Bulletin shines a light on that including what has been going on this summer, what is new, what Radley means to different people. Having mentioned the sunshine it is ironic perhaps that the article below refers to Music Flood Week. Those who have been involved before will testify that this is sure to be a busy, vibrant and energising week of music bringing the whole community together — and my thanks to the Music department and many others for all they do in the community, with this being one initiative of many that really adds value not just to Radleians, but to our whole community. As we start a new year, it is a good time to reflect on how much change there has been. This edition includes a round up of staff news and also shines a spotlight on the Laundry and its new premises in Abingdon. The Laundry team are one of many teams that does so much for Radley, but operates a little behind the scenes, and so it is nice to be able to share some insights into their world — and my thanks for all they do for us. There is so much more in here, so do take some time to read through and perhaps learn about some of the people at Radley and their stories, and some of the activities you are less familiar with. I wish everyone a successful term.
Get involved in Music Flood Week 2023 Music Flood Week is an annual week of music, organised by Radley College’s Music department in partnership with Abingdon Music Centre and Oxfordshire Music Education Partnership, focussing on pupils in years 3-6. It aims to fill schools with music and inspire children – and their teachers – to make music a core part of their lives for the rest of the year. Music Flood Week 2023 will draw together songs and musical experiences inspired by some of the wonderful folk traditions in the UK. We are delighted that local folk band Moonaroon and Samba specialists Valeu Brazilian Arts will be in residence for the week. The culmination will be a massed celebration in Abingdon Market Place with hundreds of children from schools in the Music Flood partnership joining with our guests. Expect drumming, dancing and lots of singing! Staff are welcome to attend all events – look out for emails with more information. If you would like to help during the week, please email partnerships@radley.org.uk – we would love to hear from you!