Issue 2 Jan 2012
Student Union Newsletter
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Hello and welcome to the New Year, I hope you had a great Christmas and we wish you the very best for 2012.
It has been a great first term for enrichment activities with an increase on the number of students taking part, but there are still places available for new recruits. If you would like to get involved, see Denis or Mark in the Student Union Office at the North Street site. We hope you find this edition of the student newsletter an interesting read and if you have any ideas for future articles, please let us know. Don’t forget, we also have a mini-bus pick up service available for enrichment activities. The pick up times are listed below.
Mini-Bus Pickup Service
sday during term time. The service is available every Wednesday and Thur
Stourton 12:00pm Parkside 12:15pm
Lockwood Way 12:10pm
due Please arrive promptly and allow for any delays
to traffic.
If you are interested in joining the enrichment programme, please come and see us at the Student Union OfďŹ ce.
We hope to see you soon Denis Me
tcalf Tel: 0113 2 22 6078 dmetca lf@lcb.ac .uk
Mark Tinker
Tel: 0113 mtinke 222 6078 r@lcb.ac .uk
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Freshers Fair The academic year started off very well with our fresher’s and enrichment fair taking place at North Street. This was a huge success with various companies being present giving out freebies to our students. We also had a barbeque outside along with cage football, surf simulator, bucking bronco and jousting activities which were great fun for all. At the event we signed up hundreds of students for our programme of activities, so make sure you put your names down for any activities as places fill up quickly. We also organised a trip to Pole Position in November which was so popular we had to put another night on!
Watch out for our many upcoming trips!
Enrichment Enrichment activities are available to all full-time students, regardless of gender, age or ability, and provide students with opportunities to broaden their experiences and enhance their personal development. This year DJ Club and Guitar Club are already proving very popular with students, if you are interested in coming along, they take place every Wednesday at North Street.
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A number of positive comments were reported including: • Good facilities on offer within the College • Tutors and teaching were very good • Good workshop environment • Support from all staff within College is of a good standard • Easy access to enrichment activities
ROOM FOERNT IMPROVEM A number of comments were raised as areas for improvements, where possible we have provided an answer or update Q. Is it possible to have a smoking shelter? A. The College has a no smoking policy therefore a shelter is not permitted Q. A number of students feel that activities are limited during break times. A. The Student Union will look into what other options are available and report back at the next meeting. Q. The pool tables are often out of order which restricts what you can do at break times. A. Unfortunately the pool tables are often vandalised. When the tables are being repaired it’s usually because cups are put down the pockets. If any students witness vandalism taking place please report it to a member of staff, which will be treated in confidence.
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Q. Some students would like more time in the workshop in their first year. A. Classroom teaching is essential to learn the theory behind each trade and also Functional Skills and ICT. In the second year students will spend more time in the workshop. Q. The food in the refectory is expensive A. The pricing in the refectory is in line with the pricing set in other colleges. We do have weekly specials and meal deals so please look out for those. Q. Students in brickwork feel that the equipment used has become dated. A. We regularly update the equipment on an annual basis, often items can become tired depending on classroom sizes. The equipment in the brickwork area has now been updated, including new shovels, wheel barrows and trowels.
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Deborah
What is your Style: Different Favourite Shop: Too many to mention
Rebecca
Christian
What is your Style: Hip-Hop Favourite Shop: Here there and everywhere
What is your Style: Vintage Favourite Shop: Blue Rinse
Mirabel
What is your Style: Confused Favourite Shop: Everywhere!!!
Chris
What is your Style: Casual - no definite trend Favourite Shop: All of them 5
g n i t c i d e r p s r a t s e h t e r a t a Wh ? 2 1 0 2 n i for you Aquarius
Aries
Taurus
21st Jan – 19th Feb For Aquarius 2012 will be a year of action and exciting changes will keep you busy. Make sure you keep your energy levels high for an exciting year ahead!
20th Feb – 20th March Pisces will see lots of change in 2012 and it will be a very successful year. Remember to stay healthy, be positive and learn to express yourself in new ways!
21st March – 19th April For Aries 2012 is a year of change, your home life, your career, your friendships and your relationships – how exciting! Enjoy the change you will see it’s for the best.
20th April – 20th May In 2012 Taureans will be happy to be who they are. Expect financial increase as well as a simple increase in pleasures of all kinds, the good things in life.
Gemini
Cancer
Leo
Virgo
21st May – 20th June 2012 will bring many changes including a new outlook on life. This is exciting stuff that you may have secretly wanted to be done with for years!
21st June – 20th July 2012 is going to challenge you to break away from the norm and try something new! Although you may find change daunting, embrace it and enjoy the ride!
21st July – 22nd Aug 2012 is an active year for Leo and you will have the inner drive to do the “right thing”, don’t worry you will know what that is! Be ready to jump at any chances that come your way.
23rd Aug – 22nd Sept Your involvement in many areas of life is going to increase - an action year is about to begin. Expect to work hard but the results will be worth it.
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
23rd Sept – 22nd Oct 2012 will be a year that redefines you, it may not feel easy all that change, but it’s bringing you closer to your ideal world. You have the drive to make this year a good one! 6
Pisces
23rd Oct – 21st Nov 2012 will provide you with exactly what you thrive on – big changes! Be honest with yourself, in your communications with others and don’t be afraid to take risks!
22nd Nov - 21st Dec How you are viewed in the world will change and expand. Be who you are, and say how you feel, because those who matter won’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter. Enjoy the Adventure!
22nd Dec – 20th Jan In 2012 you can expect major changes, you love to improve things, always working to get closer to perfect in every area of your life, big ambitions will help you realise many of your goals.
s ’ r a e Y w e N s n o i t u l o s e R Stop Smoking
How many times have you thought about quitting? Some people after years of smoking can just decide they have had enough and stop! Other people need help. Fortunately there is a lot of support on offer and most of it is free. Check out the following website to order a free stop smoking pack and pick up useful tips.
Get Fit
There are lots of ways to get fit, swimming, walking, running, dancing....the list is endless. Find something which suits you and give it a try. The College has many activities on offer, speak to Denis or Mark in the Student Union Office about the Enrichment Programme. It is never too late to get started!!
www.smokefree.nhs.uk
Lose Weight
The weight loss industry is big business and generates millions of pounds every year. There are lots of diets on the market but the best way to lose weight long term is to eat healthily and exercise.
Find a Job
Jobs are hard to find in the current climate and competition is tough. Therefore you must know how to sell yourself...... update your CV and Interview skills. For information and advice book an appointment with the College Careers Advisor via Student Services.
Check out www.nhs/livewell/loseweight
To be a success in what I do nments ig ss a y m ll a in n o ti c n ti Get a dis ollege C t a r e d r a h Work Have fun! 7
Healthy College
nts, e d u t s l l a f g: eing o n b i l l w e o l w l o e f h t e h o s on t tted t i n g m i a m p o c m s a i c LCB e run w r a e y e h t throughout
e m e h c S d r a C C g n i e b l l e W Emotional n o i s s e r p e Exercise D Stress Busting Al co ho l Aw ar en es s Re cr ea tio n y t Anxie Di et & Nutrition Stop Smoking Se xu al He al th g n i t a E Healthy n o i t a x a l e R Co un se llin g Chlamydia Testing In February this year we will again hold Healthy College Week in which we run various tutorials, quizzes and activities. If you have any ideas or suggestions for issues you would like to see covered in this week please contact Student Services 0113 222 6002.
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g care n i k a t t w abou o n k focusing o z t i s u i q e e r s w all the uick true or fal o may be n k u o u y o y d q k n s thin ? Try thi en’s grooming a r i a Do you h d n skin a ts of m n i o p y of your e of the k e m o s sults. on e r e h t d by surprise 1. It’s not a big deal if you skip the post-shave soothing? True or False? 2. Always use sun protection containing an SPF15 or higher? True or False? 3. You should change your razor after 4-5 uses? True or False? 4. It’s okay to use the same cleanser on your face that you use for your body? True or False? 5. If you have oily skin, wash your face several times a day. True or False? 6. Long, hot showers can pull moisture away from skin. True or False? 7. You have to be born with great skin? True or False? For answers see page 12
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out the future of the ed a numbe e are very excited ab W This year we welcom e th ve great m fro rs ye d as pla believe we can achie y all re d an y em ad players into the squa ac t of this tract more new talen pleted their course at m n co ca e sid we if ion d ot an om ts pr heigh bigger achievement. stures new. and moved on to pa libre it will be an even ca the LCB Hawks s been a great e the graduates from ar re He The season so far ha wks Scholarship s to the attitude, y into the Hunslet Ha em ad Ac success with regard ent displayed by all desire, and commitm programme: brought forth many s r) ha It . ed olv inv rs playe Class of 2011 (So fa let r ve ne 10 ve 20 ha of rs s ye as Cl e pla big challenges and th Jonjo Fox 2011 10 down. 20 s n lve ga se Lo em m th To or am the College, the te Ellis Robinson 2011 dle 2010 ucted themselves Lid nd le co uil ve aq ha Sh rs ye pla The way the Mark Littlewood 2011 emplary and has even es 2010 ilk ex W en an be s Ry ha ar ye is th s which Rhys Wilkinson 2011 opposition manager James Woods 2010 attracted praise from ly proud. has made us thorough than the d is physically smaller ua sq g un yo w ne r Ou our age cing this year due to opposition we are fa quite clear e wever it has becom and physical size ho ality and e displaying more qu that technically we ar g really special! developing somethin way r have not gone our Although results so fa harder ed themselves even the players have push s our team to work toward as er th ge to e m co and e Premier ming successful in th ultimate goal of beco League.
It has been a good start for LCB FC. We have a new team that is now starting to gel and who are displaying a huge desire to win which is fantastic to watch. Results so far haven’t gone our way, largely due to the fact we haven’t had a lot of time to train. However, the team and coaches appreciate that records are not going to be broken every season, but as long as we continue to make steady progress and individual 10
performances keep improving it won’t be long before the points on the table increase! We are very pleased with the players we have and understand that sometimes all sports men and women can go through tough frustrating times when playing sport at any level. We are looking forward to the New Year to see how the team can progress and with the same commitment, positive things can happen.
Gym and Boxercise
This year we have introduced a variety of activities to keep the sessions interesting and all students have benefitted from the recent refurbishment at Virgin Active! All students have learnt about how important goal setting is, how to build muscle and the difference between training for strength and for fitness.
Children in Need
This year we had an action packed day for Children in Need with both students and staff taking part. Many fun activities took place including a 5-a-side tournament in which over 25 students participated, “get soaked in the stocks” where many staff braved the cold weather to have cold sponges and buckets of water thrown at them, hamper raffle sale and also a cake and bun sale.
Thanks to all involved who helped to raise £406.80.
The Boxercise sessions have had good attendance and the students have learned about boxing fitness, footwork and defences and been pushed to their limits with skipping and circuit training. A number of students have chosen to join a gym as a result of attending the enrichment sessions which is about creating a healthy lifestyle, improving your fitness and self confidence.
Things to dLoeeds for free in Leeds Art Gallery
5-a-Side This year we have a new coach Vinnie Brockie who has developed a fantastic rapport with the team and it definitely shows in the performances. All the players that take part in 5-a-side really enjoy it and it is definitely something that if you try, you will be playing on a regular basis. As well as running regular tournaments and leagues we try new initiatives on a weekly basis such as Futsal, Street Soccer and Freestyle to help develop skills. The program is run at Goals Soccer Centre in Kirkstall, a fantastic facility to get the best out of any player. Goal of the season so far: Francis Rawson TCFT1G, who lobbed the keeper from his own half.
See a bit of culture at Leeds Art Gallery, home to a world class collection of 20th century British Art!
Kirkstall Abbey Enjoy a visit to the Abbey, a taste of medieval Britain. The Kaiser Chiefs played here recently, even if you didn’t have a ticket you could sit in the park for free and hear the show!
Leeds to Liverpool Canal Have a stroll along the canal, we are not saying all the way to Liverpool as it is 127 miles long, but a gentle stroll on a crisp winters day will blow away the cobwebs!
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Events
March 3rd Leeds United V Southampton
9th January to 26th March LCBSU Enrichment Programme
March 9th Nero, O2 Academy Leeds
January 15th – March 6th Leeds Ice Cube, Millennium Square
March 9th Leeds Rhinos V Warrington March 17th McFly, O2 Academy Leeds
January 26th Panic at the Disco, O2 Academy Leeds
March 19th Leeds United V West Ham March 23rd – 25th Sport Relief – College Fundraising Activities
January 31st Leeds United V Birmingham February 2012 Leeds Valentine Fair, Elland Road Leeds
March 30th Leeds Rhinos V Huddersfield Giants
February 6th to 10th Healthy College Week
March 31st Cher Lloyd, O2 Academy Leeds
February 3rd Leeds Rhinos V Hull KR
April 27th Professor Green, O2 Academy Leeds
February 15th NME Awards, O2 Academy Leeds (Two Door Cinema Club, Metronomy plus many more)
April 2012 Go Ape LCBSU Trip
February 18th Leeds United V Doncaster
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May 2012 Wheatfield’s Hospice Charity Event June 2012 Alton Towers LCBSU Trip
February 20th – 25th Derren Brown, Grand Theatre Leeds
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April 2012 LCBSU Residential
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Across 1 Get fit at Virgin 7 Up in the trees like a monkey for the day 8 Spin those turntables at 9 It’s a rollercoaster day out 10 The other half of the Student Union Team
Down 2 Your access to free condoms 3 When was the College Award Ceremony 4 One half of the Student Union Team 5 When is healthy college week 6 The name of the LCB Rugby Team
Men’s Grooming Answers 1. False: Applying a toner or soothing agent after shaving calms irritation, balances your skin’s moisture content and helps prevents ingrown hairs or clogged pores. 2. True: For maximum coverage, use a sunscreen with SPF15 or higher! 3. True: Most blades don’t stay sharp enough after 5 uses to closely shave hairs, leading to ingrown hairs or razor burn – ouch! 4. False: While men’s skin is thicker and can handle more abuse, facial skin is delicate and needs a gentler, less aggressive cleaning. 5. False: Washing many times when you have oily skin can sometimes trigger greater oil production, take it easy on the cleaning using a lightweight moisturiser or hydrating toner. 6. True: Hot water dries quickly on your skin and pulls away moisture, so short lukewarm showers are best! 7. Absolutely false: Great skin is something every man can work towards over time. By following a basic men’s grooming and skincare routine you too can maintain a healthy face and body (and just tell people it’s genetic).