On Friday 18th June Vernon was invited to open the new community room at Robert Mellors Primary and Nursery School.

ABOVE: Vernon with Headteacher Sue Laplanche and two school council representatives

Vernon had a tour of the school by two representatives from the school council and then had the pleasure of watching two year 5 children play their trumpets.

ABOVE: Vernon and Headteacher Sue, with (from left) Rebekah Oldknow, Adam Wilson and Drew Bowler who played at the event

Redhill music department kindly lend intruments and offer classes for children at Robert Mellors Primary School.

ABOVE: Vernon with headteacher Sue and music students from Redhill School (from left) Matt Davis, Chloe Farmer and Polly Rastall with the head of music at Redhill Eve Morely

The new community room is going to be used by a range of groups including Sure Start.

Vernon also attended the school assembly which came at the end of the school's Community Week. Each year group showed the rest of the school what they had been doing during the week. Activities ranged from art projects to elections and a community newspaper. Vernon also presented two students with a special award for their contribution. 

Vernon said: "What a fantastic school with great students and dedicated teachers. It was a privilege to open their new community room."