September 24, 2012 9.44 am This story is over 145 months old

In pictures: Carholme Community Gala 2012

Cohesion: Carholme Community Gala wrapped up freshers’ week with activities meant to bring new students and West End residents together.

The Carholme Community Gala wrapped up the University of Lincoln freshers’ week with activities meant to bring the new students and West End residents together.

Held at the Grandstand Community Centre on Sunday, September 23, the event was organised by local residents and councillors, the University of Lincoln Students’ Union and the local policing a and fire teams.

Activities included pony rides, face painting, a bouncy castle, and live entertainment from the Lincoln Male Voice Choir and the Biscuit Tin Orchestra.

Photos by Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite | Video: Off The Bench

Also in attendance was the Mayor of Lincoln, Councillor Karen Lee (centre), Mayor’s consort City Councillor Neil Murray (right) and City Sheriff Melanie Tointon (left).