NULC News p16
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16 NULC NEWS
Five-a-side raises cash for legend’s charity THE College and Sainsbury’s held a five-a-side tournament in aid of Gordon Banks’ charity. Each participating player, paid £2 and all proceeds went to Gordon Banks’ chosen charity, the Alzheimer’s Society. The day was based around the 2012 European Championships, and each squad got allocated a team from the tournament. Spain ended up winning a penalty shootout against Croatia in the final. Overall, the day was a huge success with over 100 students taking part.
Going the extra mile STAFF and students from across NULC took part in the Sport Relief Mile. The event was organised by NULC students and official 2012 Game Makers Bethany Wragg, aged 16 who studies AS Geography, Psychology, PE and Biology, Ross Thompson and Sam Botham, both 17, who study the BTEC Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science.
Fashion show on the catwalk STUDENTS studying Level 1 Beauty Therapy and Level 1 Hairdressing hosted a Catwalk Show in aid of the Donna Louise Trust. They displayed their work which was produced as part of their foundation project qualification. The theme was the ‘Dark Side’ and students have taken inspiration from characters including Cruella Deville and Vodoo Dolls. The show featured hair, make-up, nail and costume designs by students.
Staff and students work hard to support community neighbours Marathon run in memory of colleague
Erwan Barkes and Shannon Downward take part in the Public Service fun day. Inset: Kelly Handley and Lauren Middleton collect cash for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Louise Stalder
Fun day supports
LOCAL HOSPICE B TEC Level 3 Public Services students from Newcastleunder-Lyme College (NULC) organised a charity Fun Day in aid of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Kelly Handley, aged 18 from Sneyd Green, is in her first year studying Public Services at NULC. Kelly inspired her fellow students to raise money for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice after her step-father spent time at the Barlaston Road Hospice before dying from Cancer. Kelly said:“Obviously the Douglas Macmillan Hospice is a cause close to my heart. It costs approximately £8million per year to keep the hospice running, with the services being mainly paid for from voluntary income, so I’m really grateful that all the students decided to support the charity and raise money for such a worthy local cause.”
The event took place on Friday 1 June at the College’s main campus on Knutton Road with students inviting their families to take part in the day. The event was organised by BTEC Level 3 Public Services students as part of the teamwork and leadership module on their course. During the day there was a raffle with prizes including Alton Towers tickets and a personal shopping experience at Cheshire Oaks. There was a BBQ, live music provided by Music Technology students and Nail Art provided by the Transform Salon. Newcastle-underLyme Fire Station also attended the event with a fire engine and the Army also supplied a giant inflatable assault course to provide activities on the day. Jill Salt, Public Services Lecturer said:“Every year Public Services
students organise a charity event and last year students raised over £2500 in just one week for local charities. It’s great that the students are so keen to put back in to the local community.” Commenting on Kelly’s involvement in the event, Jill said:“Kelly’s had a particularly hard year but she’s not let her personal life affect her college work and she continues to be a real asset to the college. With the hard work and determination Kelly has shown towards the fundraising, I know she will go on to achieve great things in a career in Public Services.” BTEC Public Services is a vocational course which prepares students for a career in the uniformed forces. ● To find out more about studying a BTEC Public Services course at NULC visit www.nulc.ac.uk, call 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk
Staff walk around the world in 100 days INTREPID staff from the College joined a virtual walk around the world in 100 days to raise money for charity. The 48 members of staff started the virtual walk in January and quickly covered 1527 miles, to take them part way across Romania. The generous staff members then covered a total of 24,902 miles by May, using pedometers to track their daily footsteps around the College. They also took extra exercise outside of work as they each needed to cover approximately five miles per day to reach their target on time.
The energetic team raised money for the North Staffs Special Olympics, part of the Special Olympics Great Britain team, which offer year-round sport training and competition opportunities for people with learning disabilities. The programme is designed to allow athletes of all ages and abilities to learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. For more information about courses for young people and adults with learning disabilities at NULC, call 01782 254254, email info@nulc.ac.uk or visit www.nulc.ac.uk
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LECTURER Louise Stalder ran the 2012 London Marathon to raise money for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice after her friend and NULC colleague Marianne Howe died of cancer. Louise, aged 33 from Stone, has also organised a number of fundraising events in the run up to the London Marathon to help raise as much money as possible. Louise works part-time as a lecturer in Early Years at NULC and also has two young children aged three and five, but she still manages fit in marathon training around four times a week. Louise hits the roads and lanes in her home town of Stone during the mornings before heading in to work. Louise said: to “I have received loads of support and would like to thank all my friends, family and colleagues for their help enabling me to reach my fundraising target of £2,000.”
Chris saddles up for 24-hour bike marathon AN apprentice from Newcastleunder-Lyme College (NULC) is attempting the London to Paris Cycle Ride in 24 hours. Chris Caci, aged 18 from Etruria, has set himself the challenge to complete the gruelling ride in July and raise £1,200 for charity. Chris, who works at the College as a Learner Liaison Worker and is studying towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT, said:“I love a challenge and this will certainly be a life changing experience. “I’m really hoping to meet my fundraising target and would appreciate any support from the local community.” You can follow Chris’s fundraising efforts on Facebook by searching ChriscaciLondon2Paris24 and Twitter @L2P242012 or to sponsor Chris visit www.justgiving.com/ Christopher-Caci
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