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Blackburn College Students shine at Annual Mess Dinner

Date posted: 02nd June 2023

Public Service students experienced both the fellowship and fine dining of a Mess Dinner, a traditional ending to their course as well as an exciting experience.

The formal event, which is catered and served by our hospitality students at Scholars Restaurant, is an opportunity for the students to practice the customary rituals undertaken at a military dinner.

Richie Watts, the curriculum leader of Public Services at Blackburn College and organiser of the event said:

The evening was a huge success, a celebration for those who are completing their Level 3 course and it was an honour to have both the Chair of Governors, Lillian Croston and our Principal and CEO, Dr Fazal Dad, attend the occasion.

A big thanks to everyone in both the Public Services and hospitality teams for delivering the event.”

It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to have a glimpse into what potentially awaits them once they progress further into the public service sector.

Take a look at the gallery below, to see the Mess Dinner ’23 for yourself.

  • row of people in formal dinner wear smile to camera in front of blackburn college banners
  • Close up of menu for Public Services Mess Dinner on table with glasses and cutlery
  • group of people in formal dinner wear in rows pose for photo
  • people smiling holding glasses of drinks in formal dinner wear
  • Student enjoying Mess Dinner
  • Mess Dinner '23
  • overhead shot of beautifully presented plate of food on table with cutlery
  • Principal Fazal Dad talks to guests at formal dinner party
  • row of people in formal dinner wear smile to camera in front of blackburn college banners
  • Close up of menu for Public Services Mess Dinner on table with glasses and cutlery
  • group of people in formal dinner wear in rows pose for photo
  • people smiling holding glasses of drinks in formal dinner wear
  • Student enjoying Mess Dinner
  • Mess Dinner '23
  • overhead shot of beautifully presented plate of food on table with cutlery
  • Principal Fazal Dad talks to guests at formal dinner party
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