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Runshaw students win the Entyce Design Competition

Second Year Runshaw degree students Amanda Jenkins and Tina Russell studying on the Foundation Degree in Graphic Design recently won the Entyce Design Competition organised by the Chester based design agency, Entyce Creative. There were five design categories in the competition namely logo, website, promotional banner, advertising and promotional material. Amanda won the competition for her logo design and Tina Russell for the Advertising category. The competition received entries from various colleges and universities across the North West.

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Graphic design student wins logo competition

Rob McColl, a talented second year student on the Foundation Degree Graphic Design course, won the competition to design a company logo for a local firm.

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Runshaw students build the Dam

Four students and two tutors on the Foundation Degree Tourism & Events Management course travelled to Kenya to help build the Runshaw Sand Dam. After raising a fantastic £9,000 through various fundraising activities, the 'Runshaw Sand Dam' was ready to be built!

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Students awarded Certificates

Students from the Foundation Degree in Tourism & Events Management were recently awarded certificates by the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (LBTB) for their active participation in the Welcome Host Gold (WHG) and the Lead, Motivate & Succeed (LMS) programme.

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Whose Crime is it anyway?

December saw students from across Runshaw College and guests from Hopwood Hall and Westhoughton Sixth Form attend the School of Public Services' 'Whose Crime is it Anyway?' conference. The conference gave students the opportunity to examine the relationships between law enforcement agencies and their responsibilities in dealing with crime.

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Former Runshaw student to head weekend footie club

Former Runshaw student, Adam Bolton has been appointed as the new head coach for the Chorley junior football club Astley and Buckshaw Juniors FC. Based at the astro-turf pitch Old Worden Avenue at Buckshaw Village, Adam will be offering the coaching sessions every Saturday morning for five to ten year olds. The club currently runs five junior football clubs that play in the Mid Lancs Colts, Central Lancs Junior leagues and offer a volunteer mentoring programme.

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IT Medics at Runshaw

Second year students on the Foundation Degree in Computer Technology have been offering Runshaw staff and students simple remedies for queries related to basic computer skills and knowledge. As part of the degree course, the 'IT Medics' have been running an End User Support Desk to help with any issues related to the use of software applications such as Microsoft office packages and internet browsers.

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Runshaw students turn spotty to raise lots

Runshaw Adult College at Euxton Lane and Market Street, Chorley were bustling with different activities to help raise money for Children in Need.  Students and staff from the School of Early Years, Education and Care wore spotty outfits and creative head wear. The students also donated prizes for a Raffle Draw.

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Howard League Student Group at Runshaw College

Jennifer Kay, from the Howard League for Penal Reform recently visited Runshaw Adult College to speak to degree students who had a specific interest in penal reform. Jennifer is the National Student Officer and her role involves travelling around England and Wales informing and supporting students with an interest in setting up a student group. 

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Students climb highest mountain for Charity

Students from Runshaw College's Chorley Campus recently put themselves through adverse weather conditions and blistered feet to climb the highest mountain in Wales for charity.

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