February and March Tasters
Central Bedfordshire College will be hosting a series of tasters for students in Years 9, 10 & 11 throughout November. If you are interested in attending one of these events please email tasters@centralbeds.ac.uk
Hospitality & Catering – Monday 6th February 2012
Plumbing & Hairdressing (Leighton Buzzard Campus) – Monday 6th February 2012
Football Development Trials – Wednesday 15th February 2012
Vocational & Pioneer Studies – Friday 2nd March 2012
Hairdressing – Tuesday 6th March 2012
Beauty – Thursday 8th March 2012
Brickwork & Carpentry – Friday 23rd March 2012
Public Services & Travel & Tourism – Tuesday 27th March 2012
Carpentry Evening Courses
Carpentry Level 1 and Level 2 evening classes will be running from September – contact Craig Peck on 01582 861607 or email him.
Apprenticeships at Central Bedfordshire College
The College has a range of Apprenticeship opportunities available for students. To find out more, please click here.
Win an Apple iPad!
Have the chance to win one of two Apple iPads, by giving your opinion on student volunteering, see the poster below for more details:
Football Trials
Trial Dates for 2010/11 Entry to the Football Development Programme are fast approaching!
Are you aged between 16 and 19? Want to further your education? Want to continue with your football dream and be part of this League winning team? Then this is the course for you! Our programme has been running for over 7 years, with new management since 2007/08. We are now in the process of building on the tremendous success of previous years, to ensure our students have the opportunity to move on to higher levels of football.
Last year not only did we win the British Colleges Elite League, British Colleges League and were runners up the Sessa League – we only had outstanding achievements academically with 80% success rates and 100% achievement rates. A staggering 14 out of 17 students have been offered and accepted places at University in this country and abroad.
We are currently one of the largest Football Development Programmes in Bedfordshire & the only programme that offers a full time-table of football & football related activities…players on our programme are eligible to play for any club that they wish to; if you do not have a link to a midweek club then we can provide you with one!
To have the opportunity to take part it the next trial – Wednesday 23rd Feb, 12- 2pm at Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, please email csharpe@centralbeds.ac.uk or call 01582 861607
Apprenticeship Week 2011
Apprenticeship Week Roadshow
Chiltern Business Training are hosting an Apprenticeship Week Roadshow; an informative and educational Roadshow for potential Apprentices, to highlight the many options available to them.
Please click here for more details.
Apprenticeship Employer Open Day
As well as hosting a variety of events to attract prospective Apprentices, Chiltern Business Training are also holding an open day aimed at attracting employers. WEDNESDAY 9th FEBRUARY 4 – 7pm at the Houghton Regis Campus
Apprenticeships are a proven way to increase the productivity and effectiveness of your workforce, as you can address any skills gaps within your organisation.
The on-the-job-training will lead to nationally recognised qualifications for your employee, with many subjects covered including Engineering, Construction, Business Administration, Customer Service, Childcare, Hairdressing and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, as well as many more.
“We took on our first apprentice last year and she was a delight to have on our team. Understandably a little nervous at first but she came with a good skills set already, which she was able to develop further during her time with The Luton Foyer”
If you believe your company could benefit from taking on an Apprentice, or you would like to find out more and book an appointment please contact Terry Few:
Email: tfew@centralbeds.ac.uk Tel: 01582 861607
Christmas Menu at the Bistro!
Come and join the Hospitality & Catering students as they serve up a Christmas inspired meal! There are still spaces on Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th December. Call 01582 861607 and ask for Paul Rogers, or email progers@centralbeds.ac.uk
Christmas Menu 2010
£8.00 / head
Cream of pumpkin soup served with garlic croutons
Apricot stuffed turkey served with Cranberry and Bread sauces
Roasted Winter vegetables
Glazed carrots
Or
Baked Vegetarian Lasagne / Vegetarian
Christmas pudding with Citrus butter and Chantilly cream
Warm Spiced Fruit Punch: £1.20
Iced Cocktail: £1.20
Coffee: 80p
Tea: 60p
A Level Open Evening
A Level Open Evening – Tuesday, 07 December 2010 at 4pm
A Level Open Evening for entry in Sept 2011
Presentation begins at 7pm
Meet the tutors and current students!
Please email FMcerlane@centralbeds.ac.uk for more information
CHILDREN IN NEED PAMPER DAY!
Pamper Day held in the Beauty, Holistic and Hair Department Houghton Regis Campus,
on 19th November in aid of Children in Need from 10am – 2pm.
We will be offering Mini Manicures, Mini Facials, Back Massages and Wash and Blow Dry.
All treatments will be £5 and will take approx 30 minutes.
Other events will take place throughout the day to include a Male Leg Wax (OUCH!),
Tombola Stall, Raffle ,Bid Box, Face Painting, Nail Art and a Cake Stall.
If you would like to book a treatment please call 01582 861607 x 125 or 864876
Central Bedfordshire College, Houghton Regis Campus, Parkside Drive, LU5 5PY
COLLEGE BISTRO OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The College Bistro, run by the Hospitality and Catering students, is open for lunch every Tuesday. Staff, students and members of the public are welcome to come and sample the 3 course menu for a very affordable price.
Food is freshly prepared on the day and previous menus have included a choice of the following dishes:
Starter
Vegetarian Filos served with a French Salad
Chilled melon and crystalised ginger cocktail
Vegetable Broth and cheese bread
Main
Traditional Cottage Pie
Chicken Paprika with Pilaf Rice
Fish and Chips with fresh herb mayonnaise
Dessert
Chocolate Profiteroles
Strawberry cheesecake
If you would like to book a table, please ask for Paul Rogers on 01582 861607