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SUMMER 2023 The Linguist 15
FEATURES
(Main image) The Threlford Cup was jointly
awarded to Lingo Flamingo and the Stephen
Spender Trust for encouraging the study of
languages. Pictured with the trophy are Lingo
Flamingo's Linda Basler and Robbie Norval
(far left), Stephen Spender Director Charlotte
Ryland (centre) with Prince Michael, and
outstanding teachers recognised by the trust.
"It is particularly special to be honoured by
the CIOL, whose members represent what we
want all young people in the UK to know: that
embracing your language skills will enrich
your life and open doors to new opportunities
and experiences," said Charlotte.
CIOL Royal Patron HRH Prince Michael
of Kent gave a motivational speech.
Ozge Solak (right), who won the award
for DPSI Best Candidate, with her guest.
CIOL members networked and talk to
Prince Michael after the awards presentation.
Prince Michael presents the Threlford Cup
to Robbie Norval, founder of Lingo Flamingo,
which offers language classes to older adults.
Robbie said: "The joint award celebrates the
depth of language learning across the UK,
highlighting that it is never too early or,
indeed, too late to learn a foreign language."
(L-r) Chair of Council Steve Doswell, former
Chair Judith Gabler, and Vice-Chairs Anita
van Adelsbergen and Helle Gulowsen.
