To get involved with World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10th October 2023, Buxton & Leek College is urging its students to wear yellow in support of the Young Minds campaign #HelloYellow. Students can put on their favourite yellow outfits to show their friends that they aren’t alone with their mental health, and you…
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Say #HelloYellow for World Mental Health Day with BLC
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BLC Open Event on Saturday 30th September
Buxton & Leek College is holding their first Open Event of the academic year on Saturday 30th September. Running from 10am – 1pm across both their Buxton and Leek campuses, school leavers, parents, and adult learners have the opportunity to tour their facilities and take part in live demonstrations. A spokesperson from BLC says, “We…
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FRESHERS FAYRE FUN AT BLC!
On Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th September, Buxton & Leek College held a Freshers Fayre for all BLC students to enjoy. Janis Wild, FE Student Engagement Coordinator from the Union of Students said about the event “The Union of Students together with BLC organised a college Fayre for the new and returning students. “Games, hot…
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SEPTEMBER 2023: SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
College can be a difficult time for young people, and at Buxton & Leek College, we want you to know that there will always be help available, so for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2023 we’re sharing some tips for helping yourself or a loved one who’s struggling with their mental health. Helping yourself …
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HAIR & BEAUTY SUCCESS FOR TWO BLC STUDENTS
Recently, former Buxton & Leek College Level 3 Beauty and Spa student Natalie Mellor has set up her own business (Natural Beauty – Holistic Therapy) on Bath Street in Leek. Natalie is renting the space from another former BLC student, Meg Corden, who completed her Level 1, 2 and 3 Beauty qualifications at the College,…
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INDUCTION FUN AT TITTESWORTH FOR BLC STUDENTS
On Thursday 7th September new and returning Buxton & Leek College students enjoyed the sunshine at Tittesworth whilst completing lots of fun teambuilding induction activities. Event organiser and BLC Learner Journey Operations Manager, Angela Bradley, said, “It’s a lovely day, beautiful sunshine, and we’re here to get students teambuilding, getting to know each other, and…