The College feastday in honour of St Bede was celebrated a day later than ususal this year because the feast of the Ascension fell on 25th. But this in no way diminished the festivities! The solemn Mass was celebrated by the rector, Canon Philip Gillespie. Former rector and now Chair of the Beda Association Mgr Rod Strange was the preacher. After Mass, guests, professors and friends of the college joined students and staff for drinks in the garden followed by a magnificent meal in true Beda style.