Campus Chatter Issue 1 Staff

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Challenge

What do you see?

You should perceive two different images but probably not at the same time. Visual Illusion Brain Teaser by Caroline Latham, see back cover for answers!


Creative Corner

Always wanted to draw faces but don,T know where to start? Check out the tutorial in the link below Click here

twork Send us your ar c.uk a . c c n o lt o b @ g in t marke


Undercover Colleague Would you like to be next week’s Undercover Colleague? Email your photo to marketing@ boltoncc.ac.uk and we’ll work our magic on it!

One of your colleagues is hiding under this jaunty disguise. But who is he!? Email your answers to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk If you’re struggling here’s a clue.

Our Undercover Colleague has an impressive pedigree - his ancestor owned an iron foundry, and across the UK there are gates, railings and even lamposts stamped with his surname.


Switch off that box set and get off the couch!

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with Shane

You can’t attend his legendary classes at the moment, but that shouldn’t stop you Shimmying with Shane. Just click on the video and let the shimmy begin!


Bookworm Corner CLICK HERE

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TOP 5 READS

Send your top 5 reads to marketing @boltoncc.ac.uk


SPOTLIGHT ON...

Heifetz, Paganini, Hahn, Kreisler? Let’s go backstage to Carnegie Hall with our very own virtuoso, no strings attached, Dean Baggaley! Would you like to be in the spotlight? Email your photos or videos, and why you want to be spotlighted, to marketing@ boltoncc.ac.uk


1. Del Boy is always looking for an opportunity to open up, well he’s found an opening in this clip!

2. Blackadder has a cunning plan and Baldrick makes the coffee!


Guess Who? 1.

Each week, we’ll bring you childhood photos of Bolton College staff and we’d like YOU to guess who they are. Clues at the bottom of the page. Email your guesses to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

1. Who’s this angelic-looking character?

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2. This little chap won a bonny baby competition.

1. She’s worked at the College for two years and got married last year. 2. He has six children, so will probably be happy to return to College!

We need your childhood photos! Please send to marketing@ boltoncc.ac.uk to feature in future editions.


USEFUL LINKS Bored at home? Binge on these movies and TV shows to keep you entertained while you’re social distancing. 17 Engaging, But Easy-To-Watch Shows To Binge While You’re ~Isolated At Home Click Here

Looking For Your Next Show To Binge-Watch? Design Your Ideal Workspace And We’ll Give You One Click Here Eat All The Desserts You Want And We’ll Recommend A Great Show To Binge-Watch Click Here

33 Underrated Movies And TV Shows You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now Click Here

We’ll Give You A Netflix Show To Watch Based On The Game Night You Plan Click Here


Easter just got better! Decorate an egg, then send us a photo of your creation, and the best one will win a ÂŁ20 Amazon voucher!

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Enjoy your Easter break and remember, chocolate makes everything better!


Competition time Winning £20 has never been easier! Send us a picture of your work or learning space, and the winner will receive a £20 Amazon voucher! Send your images via our social media, or email marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk

...And WIN

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Support for Adults If you are working from home for the first time, or more than usual, or if you are self isolating but otherwise well, you might like to look at this resource from Mental Health First Aid, ‘Supporting your Mental Health while Working from Home’ Click Here App of the week It’s safe to say that this has been a very eventful week! You might feel like your mind is all over the place at the moment. If you want to take some time to disconnect from the world around you and calm your thoughts, have a look at Smiling Mind. The FREE app is available via these links: Click Here Apple

Click Here Google

Useful Website Thrive Inside with Smiling Mind will help you to remain inspired, stay connected and foster good mental habits during the Coronavirus crisis. Thrive Inside is a special initiative to help you stay calm and healthy in the physical constraints of your home, while remaining calm and healthy inside your mind. Click Here


Looking after your Health & Wellbeing during the Coronavirus Pandemic To help stay well whilst at home: • Stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media • Try to keep yourself busy-- try activities like cooking, reading, online learning and watching films • Do light exercise at home, or outside, once a day For more advice, see: · • Every Mind Matters:- 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus · • Every Mind Matters:- how to look after your mental wellbeing while staying at home · • NHS Fitness Studio: - exercises you can do at home Covid-19 ‘Fake News’: Try to limit the time you spend watching, reading or listening to coverage of the outbreak, including on social media. Think about turning off breaking-news alerts on your phone. You could even set yourself a specific time to read updates, or limit yourself to checking a couple of times a day. Trustworthy Sources Only use trustworthy sources, like GOV.UK or the NHS website, and always fact-check information from the news, social media or other people.

Keeping your Child Safe Online There's lots of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers: Advice from the National Crime Agency to help stay safe online: • Thinkuknow Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online: • Internet Matters • Parent Info • LGfL Support for parents and carers from the NSPCC: • Net-Aware


CAMPUS We’d love to know what you think of College Chatter! Please send us your feedback, or even better, send your suggestions for new content! Your very own challenge!

Most watched box sets!

Your creative ideas!

needs

How to keep fit!

Competition ideas!

Answers for Bolton College Challenge: A face and an eskimo!

r e t t Cha YOU Funnies!

Your favourite book!

Or some new ideas!

Send them all to marketing@boltoncc.ac.uk


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