Restaurant Week Success: Catering Students Shine at Abingdon Street Market 🍽️
On Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March , our talented catering students took part in Restaurant Week , hosting a fantastic pop-up food event at Abingdon Street Market and what a success it was! Over the two days, students stepped out of the classroom and into a real working environment, preparing, cooking, and serving a range of delicious dishes to the public. A real taste of industry experience The pop-up event gave students the opportunity to: Work in a fast-paced, real-world
Self-Injury Awareness Day: 1st March
This weekend marked Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) a national awareness day dedicated to increasing understanding around self-injury and reducing the stigma that often surrounds it. The purpose of the day is not to encourage harmful behaviours, but to promote compassion, open conversations, and awareness that support is available. Many people who struggle with self-injury are trying to cope with overwhelming emotions, stress, trauma, or feelings they don’t know how to expr
♻️ Celebrating National Old Stuff Day with Our Swap Shop Success!
To mark National Old Stuff Day (2nd March), we hosted a Swap Shop pop-up designed to give pre-loved items a second life, and it was a fantastic success! We set up a free donation clothing rail alongside boxes filled with accessories and toys, inviting students to bring along items they no longer needed and take something away in return. The response was brilliant, with students embracing the opportunity to refresh their wardrobes, pick up something new-to-them, and support a
The History of Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Ash Wednesday and Lent
As we approach Shrove Tuesday , many of us will be looking forward to stacks of pancakes topped with our favourite sweet (or savoury!) toppings. But where did Pancake Day actually come from and how does it connect to Ash Wednesday and Lent? Let’s take a closer look. What Is Shrove Tuesday? Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the final day before the start of Lent in the Christian calendar. The word “shrove” comes from the old English word “shrive,” me
Safer Internet Day: Smart Tech, Safe Choices
On Tuesday 10 February, we’re marking Safer Internet Day — a UK and global awareness day that encourages everyone to think about how we use the internet and how we can all stay safe, respectful, and in control online. This year’s theme is “Smart tech, safe choices — Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”. Safer Internet Day 2026 focuses on helping young people learn about how artificial intelligence (AI) is part of so many online tools and apps — from voice assistants
Money Worries? You’re Not Alone
Let’s be honest money feels stressful right now. Prices are going up, transport costs more, food costs more, and for many students money just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. If you’re feeling worried about cash, struggling to make it last, or stressed about asking for help, you are definitely not the only one. A lot of students are feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis and it’s okay to talk about it. Why money stress hits students hard When you’re 16-18, you
