Campus Buzz Issue #4 for Young People

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...And last issue’s competition winners are...

Laura Halliday &

Zoe King

Bolton College Challenge We have ZERO willpower when it comes to sweet treats.

Do you have a sweet tooth like us?

We would like to know!

Send in a pic of your sweet creations and you could win a £20 Amazon voucher!

We’re looking forward to seeing all of your pictures! Deadline: Sunday 21st June

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Corner It’s the perfect time to gain new skills and start new hobbies. Why not get into an artistic hobby and channel your inner Picasso with these free resources:

Click here and try some creative activities

Channel your inner Picasso

ARMY LIFE When you’re in the army you live and work at a military base either in the UK or overseas.

When deployed on operation you can be away for up to 6 months in hostile areas.

It is good to stay fit and healthy as there are regular fitness tests and various training that requires a high level of fitness. Military bases have subsidised canteens where they provide nutritious meals for residents.

You will learn how to ‘bull’ your boots. ‘Bull’ means polishing your military boots to have a shine with a mirror-like finish. You should almost be able to see your face on the tip of the boot. It takes months to perfect.

There are opportunities to develop your skills and achieve qualifications in the army, with opportunities to work as an apprentice, gain NVQs and Degrees.

For more information on our Public Services courses visit www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/yp-public-services

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BTEC Level 3 Forensics & Criminal Investigation If you want an exciting career in Forensics, Criminology, Policing or Forensic Psychology, then this full-time study programme is the place to start!

Equivalent to three A Levels, you’ll learn: • Science Investigation Skills • Forensic Investigation Practices

• Criminal Investigation Procedures • Applications of Criminology

Once completed, you’ll have the qualifications to progress to a Higher Education degree, allowing you to pursue a career as a: • Police Officer • Crime Scene Investigator • Prison Officer

• Forensic Scientist • Psychologist • Criminal Profiler • Plus more!

Like more information? Please email Mike Bruns, our Curriculum Leader for Public Services, on mike.bruns@boltoncc.ac.uk

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Eccles cakes with mixed fruit

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Minted lamb chops with cassava and salsa verde

by Manuel Telo De Ponte

Sunday Dinner

by Jake Wesley

On the topic of food‌ Our Catering Level 2 students have been busy working from home and have sent in some pictures of their creations.

Click here for more recipies

Chicken Tikka Masala

by Jordan Taylor

Spaghetti Bolognese

by Marek Vandas

Cumberland Sausage, Creamy Mash, Onion Gravy & Garden Peas

by Stacey Robson

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Check out these amazing fondant figures, created by our community Level 1 Cake Decorators!

Click here and learn how to make a Fondant Figure

DELICIOUS! Keep up with the good work guys!

Hip Hop to the music ...and get fit!

Have fun when staying active!

When exercising your body releases chemicals called endorphins, which give you positive feelings in your body and mind. Dancing is a form of exercise, so busting moves to your favourite music can also boost your positivity.

Let’s dance to hip hop with Mike Peele from Hip Hop Fit. His cardio Hip Hop Choreography gets you bopping to some cool beats.

Summer Picnic Fun! Wimbledon may have been cancelled but our summertime spirits have been lifted by the glorious weather.

Why not make the most of it with a scrumptious picnic?

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Enjoy your Read!

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It’s National Smile Month!

18th May to 18th June is all about promoting good oral health, and we all know that grinning is #winning.

Visit dentalhealth.org for more info on looking after that smile!

Tell us what’s making you happy!

Email us on:

marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

Sp tlight on...

The Bolton College Spotlight is on a very special person - Captain Tom Moore.

Captain Tom, a former British Army Officer, rose to fame for his NHS fundraising efforts during lockdown. On the run-up to his 100th birthday, Captain Tom walked 100 lengths of his garden for NHS Charities Together. The original target was to raise ÂŁ1000, however, upon reaching his 100th birthday, his JustGiving page had reached a staggering ÂŁ32,796,405.

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Competition time Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is where Charlie’s sweet dreams became true.

Can you find all eleven Chocolate Factory references in the wordsearch? Email your answers to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk to be in with a chance of winning a £20 Amazon voucher.

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Life hacks you didn’t know you need but do.

How to make homemade T-Shirt transferrals.

Organise your drawers with left-over toilet rolls.

Wet umbrella indoors no more, with this neat life hack.

Pringle bag dispenser.

How to create a different mood lighting with felt tips.

University of Bolton Virtual Open Day #UniAsItShouldBe Register for the University of Bolton’s next Virtual Open Day! Scheduled for Wednesday 1st July, between 10am-1pm, it’s your opportunity to chat live with tutors and staff, giving you a real taste of university life.

Just click ‘Register now’ below:

Register Now

Applications open NOW!

GOI N G TO UNI VER SIT Y ?

On a Level 3 course?

Want to go to university in 2021?

You can start your application for university from the 20th May, 2020.

University applications are made through UCAS and are always completed early, so that the universities have time to look at everyone’s application.

All the help you need to start your application is on the ‘Going to University in 2021’ section of your college homepage.

There are PowerPoints and Word documents, which talk you through each section of the application.

We will also be sending resources to you through Signal, and all the advisors are available by email and phone. When we are back in college, we will have UCAS drop-ins, in Student Services, three times a week.

So, what can you do now?

Have a look at the ‘Going to University’ PowerPoint, which might give you some ideas about choosing a degree and university. See ‘How to Register on UCAS’ which will help you to register and start your application. Start to think about your Personal Statement, which is an important part of the application.

Want a hand?

Drop us an email:

ann.beever@boltoncc.ac.uk emma.horrocks@boltoncc.ac.uk karen.harrison@boltoncc.ac.uk steve.rowland@boltoncc.ac.uk

Virtual University Fair

Missing out on open days this Summer?

17th JUNE 2020

Worried that your predicted grades will be disappointing?

You can sign up for the incredible Virtual University Fair taking place on 17th June. 90 universities and colleges from across the UK have signed up, which means you’ll be able to explore your choices, all in one place!

Click on the register button below to get involved!

Click here to register

Wednesday’s Webinars

There are also Webinar Wednesdays that will run into July, exploring the topics we know you need more support with right now, including how to secure a place through Clearing, and what 2020 Freshers could look like.

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Exploring the UK City vs Country Uni in Scotland

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Webinar: Clearing and 2020 Admissions - - -

Results Day What is Clearing?

Securing a Place

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2020 Differences

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Webinar: Student Life 2020 Freshers - - -

Freshers Week Moving to Uni Online Learning

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Social Distancing

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Webinar: Studying Art and Design - - -

Portfolio Advice Standing Out Top Tips

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How to Apply

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Know somebody who has gone above and beyond during lockdown? Let us know!

Send your Covid-19 Hero nominee to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

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Celasile is working as a Care Assistant at Oak Lodge Nursing Home. Eventually, she’d like to train as a Nurse.

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should keep our environment clean, so this does not happen again. We probably will be feeling exc and maybe a little sad that the summer is going to be over. We should keep our environment clean, does not happen again. We probably will be feeling excited and maybe a little sad that the summer ng to be over. Also, the college asked everybody to study online at home. It’s quite interesting becau le we are in our houses, we can do a lot of other things. We do some abs exercises, classwork and oking. Wow, it’s very exciting to be home even if we are not doing work!

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A message of reflection from our ESOL students We should keep our environment clean, so this does not happen again. We probably will be feeling excited and maybe a little sad that the summer is going to be over.

However, going on days out which we had planned to have more frequently for two months in April and May, will probably be in August maybe when there aren’t any working days for our parents.

While staying at home some of us are playing FIFA most of the time, to help us reduce stress and overall to make our time to fast for Ramadan or Lent. This is one way we spend the days.

Also, the college asked everybody to study online at home. It’s quite interesting because while we are in our houses, we can do a lot of other things.

We do some abs exercises, classwork and cooking. Wow, it’s very exciting to be home even if we are not doing work!

Finally, what students want is to go back to college as soon as it is safe, because we really miss our classmates and our Smaller children will be a bit teachers. scared and nervous going back to primary school for the first day, because they don’t know what will happen next. If we remember that a better day must come, and if we listen to good government guidelines, we will be proud of our country.

Want to share your story?

Send it to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

Lockdown Tips Coping with the new normal Support and advice during Covid-19.

The recent TSR student poll shows that students across the country are struggling with the changes brought by COVID-19 and the consequent lockdown restrictions.

When asked about factors affecting their mental health, many identified a lack of purpose or routine as having the biggest impact on their wellbeing. Loneliness brought by lack of social contact was also noted to have an impact on their wellbeing.

Top things you can do to help

We’ve put together a list of useful tips on how to cope with the new normal: Create a timetable

Maintain the same routine as you would do on a normal day when you would go into college.

Start each day by creating a timetable and a list of tasks you need to complete for the day. This is important for giving you a sense of routine and purpose.

Distinguish your workspace from your personal space

Schedule Breaks

Schedule frequent breaks to help you stay focused.

It is important that you maintain a work/life balance.

It is easy to feel that you have no routine when working from home. Your personal space has suddenly become workspace and there’s no sense of escape. By setting up a workspace in your home, you are able to set a specific area to work in and with the help of your timetable, you will be able to switch off when you need to.

Understanding how to stay positive Stay Fit Pencil in some daily exercise routines to add structure to your day. Added benefits include boosting your immune system, reducing stress, and supporting your mental health.

Stay Connected Don’t isolate yourself and lose your connections. Luckily, we live in the 21st century where technology has helped us to connect or reconnect with people from all around the world. So, even though we cannot physically meet up, there are always ways to enjoy each other’s company virtually, to help take our mind off things.

Look After Your Wellbeing When you start feeling overwhelmed, practise mindfulness. You can do this by meditating, doing yoga, or anything else you may find therapeutic. Here are some NHS-approved wellbeing apps to aid mindfulness: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN GREATER MANCHESTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE We know things may be difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, there’s support out there for you.

FREE DIGITAL SERVICES With this 24/7 crisis text messaging service you can send a text message any time of day or night wherever you are – every conversation is with a human being.

Text GM to 85258 ✔ You don’t need an app or data ✔ There’s no registration process ✔ It’s silent and won’t appear on your phone bill ✔ Confidential and anonymous.

You can: ✔ Chat to their friendly counsellors ✔ Read articles written by young people ✔ Get support from the Kooth community kooth.com Online programmes for adults (aged 16 years+) to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience. You can choose to use any of the programmes. They are self-help, confidential and secure.

Instant access to self-help support: GM.silvercloudhealth.com/signup

You can find information, resources and other places you can get help and support on our website and information about your local mental health and wellbeing services hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/in-your-area

IF YOU NEED HELP IN A CRISIS, NO MATTER WHAT IT IS… WE’RE HERE TO HELP! Find mental health support where you live hub.gmhsc.org.uk/mental-health/in-your-area Local helplines If you feel you need mental health support, urgent or otherwise, you can contact your locality helpline or the mental health trust phone numbers in your crisis support plan. They will connect you to practical support with the voluntary sector and statutory health and social care services.

Bolton 01204 337 221

Salford 0800 952 1000

Bury 0161 253 5151

Stockport 0800 138 7276

Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale 0300 330 9073

Tameside & Glossop 0161 470 6100

Manchester 0800 234 6123 Oldham 0300 330 9073

Trafford 0300 330 9073 Wigan 01942 636 395

24/7 support If you feel you need more urgent mental health support and don’t feel able to contact your locality helpline for any reason please dial 111.

They will link you to the right level of support that you need.

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It’s always nice to know your thoughts. If you have any feedback or suggestions for future issues we would love to hear from you – it is your magazine after all!

Your very own challenge

Your Creative Challenge

How do you

Must Watch Boxsets

Compeition Ideas

Your Favourite Book

Funnies

...or suggest something NEW!

Send all your ideas to: marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk