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28 Jun 2006 15:44:44
The music of the Britpop era was on the play list at the University of Luton Student Union on Saturday night, as dozens of former students gathered for a reunion, and to dance the night away to the hits that became the sound track to their student years.
The event, which was organised by former student Gareth Liddiatt, was one of the first to be held at the University, and aimed to reunite those who studied at the institution during the early to mid 90s.
Gareth, who studied a degree in Social Studies, said it was something he has wanted to do for some time.
“I often wondered what my old uni pals were up to, so I thought a reunion would be a good way to get to see them again,” said the 34-year-old. “I lost my address book with the details of all the people I knew back then, so I placed a bet with my girlfriend Rachel to see if I could track them down. Luton was a great place to study with a vibrant social scene, so I knew we’d have lots of interest.”
And that certainly was the case for the Advertising Manager who now lives in Flitwick. More than 350 former students got in touch after he posted details of the on the Friends Reunited website and on the University’s Alumni message board.
“I put a message up on the site to gauge interest and before I knew it, dozens of e-mails came through. A number of people said they’d be at the World Cup or on holiday, but the overall feedback was really positive.”
Gareth drafted in DJs Krister and Mike La Traille, who played at the Student Union throughout the 90s. Former members of the University’s champion rugby team and graduates from as far away as Manchester, Sunderland and Bournemouth also came along.
“Those who turned up on the night had a great time and said they wanted to do it again with a bigger bang,” said Gareth. “Plans are already underway to hold a bigger reunion next March, so people should watch this space.
“We are also hoping to make a sporting weekend of it with the current rugby team playing against the side that did very well in the mid-late 90s.
“I’ll be getting in touch with former students via Friends Reunited and the University’s Alumni Association to tell them all about our wonderful night last Saturday, and how the atmosphere in the SU is still as good as it was 12 years ago!”
To join the University’s Alumni Association and to keep up to date with the latest news on upcoming reunions, visit www.luton.ac.uk/alumni
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