On Thursday 5th May 2022, the community of Great Torrington was brought together for a stunning May Fair day after a long and challenging two-year wait due to the pandemic. The town was festooned with colourful bunting and the atmosphere was electric as patrons lined the town square. The months of preparation were evident throughout the stunning display of singing and dancing from the pupils of Bluecoat C of E Primary School, as well as the rousing music from the Torrington Silver Band. The Entourage, having felt the mounting anticipation of the occasion, did not disappoint as they entered a packed-out town square with grace and decorum, revealing this year’s theme of the Queen’s Coronation. They were led for the first time by the May Prince (Standard Bearer), a new role to the Entourage which was suggested last year by the Year 6 children of 2021 who did not get their May Fair moment in the traditional sense. Instead, they made their mark by putting ideas forward to the May Fair Committee including the role of a May Prince and improvements to the voting system for the May Queen and Crowner. A video of the children explaining this is available on the school website (https://www.bluecoat-learn.org/community/may-fair).
Alex Williams was voted in as May Prince and he proudly carried the flag as he led May Queen - Cadie Hewitt, Crowner - Lola Stevens, Heralds - Quinlan Dymond and Regan Beer, and Attendants - Jessica Braund, Bella North, Dynasty Harris, Alanna Clifton, Honey Huxtable, Molly-Mae Coysh, Lola North and Isabelle Vennall. Alex commented “It was really nerve-wracking but as soon as I turned the corner into the square, I got into it. It was fun and exciting and something I’ll remember”. The flag was designed by Bluecoat pupils as part of the 2015 Parliament Flag Project. All the children did themselves, their families and the school proud. Bluecoat would like to thank them, their parents and carers for their support, all the staff that contributed in so many ways, the May Fair Committee for their planning and organising, and the Great Torrington community for such a warm reception. It really was a May Fair to remember.
What the children had to say:
Jessica Braund: "I felt a little scared that I would mess up but it was great. I loved it when the children were doing the maypole around us. It meant a lot to be an attendant".
Alanna Clifton: "I felt a little bit scared but excited because it was such a surreal day. I loved it when the Year 6 maypole danced around us. It made me feel special".
Isabelle Vennall: "I loved it! It was great seeing everyones dresses. The lunch was really nice and it was just really fun".
Mollie-Mae Coysh: "It was great. I liked the dresses and felt so excited. It meant so much".
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