Your Warrington Campus News University-Backed Student Track Blows Its Own ‘Trombone’ with Chart Success

The University of Chester newsletter for the Warrington Campus. Your Warrington Autumn 2018 www.chester.ac.uk/warrington Campus News #WeAreWarrington

Warrington’s Works The eighth annual Warrington’s Works Festival

Institute of Policing New Master’s launched

Mental Health Awareness Week Page 23 Crucial Crew Primary school pupils visit the Warrington Campus

Warrington: a University town Warrington University of Chester (Warrington Campus), Campus Crab Lane, Warrington, WA2 0DB. Celebrating the best in unsigned musical talent

THE best of the region’s unsigned and developing music acts performed at the Warrington Campus for the annual Aspiration Live 2018 event.

Hosted by the University’s Department of Media, the music showcase is in its 18th year, with nine years under the Aspiration Live title. It featured local acts such as Jupiter Hollow Blues Band, The Gogs, OXBLOODS, and Paige McKenzie. It closed with a live set from EDM duo, Hard T!me.

Each Aspiration Live coincides with the release of a single and this year’s was Trombone by Hard T!me, featuring Rosalie, which has reached number 15 in the Music Week Commercial Pop Club Chart, the UK’s leading club chart for commercial dance music.

The evening was organised by students at the OXBLOODS. Warrington Campus. Alex Melling, 23, from St Helens who is studying for a BA (Hons) in Media, said: “I think Aspiration Live 2018 was a fantastic event. The acts were of a high standard and the crowd had a great atmosphere. It was a wonderful feeling to see the efforts of everyone involved in the project come to fruition.”

Programme Leader in Commercial Music Production, Jim Mason, said: “I’m always impressed by the high standard and broad range of acts we attract to Aspiration events, and this was definitely no different. The crowd was particularly supportive of the acts and everyone had a good night.”

Paige Mckenzie. The Gogs.

2 Your Warrington Campus News University-backed student track blows its own ‘Trombone’ with chart success

THE University record label, year undergraduate student Dave Aspiration, celebrated its first Hayward put together some fantastic weekly chart success, with the artwork at the last minute, and there student track Trombone by Hard was a last-minute mastering session T!me, featuring Rosalie, reaching that involved input from lots of Number 15 in the Music Week students, so within a few days we had Commercial Pop club chart in May. a really strong club package thanks to everyone working together and the The single is the brainchild of third- organisational efforts of Aspiration year Commercial Music Production label manager and member of staff, and Marketing and Public Relations Andy Nixon. student, Dan Johnson, who is based at the Warrington Campus, but “A lot of the credit however should the whole project has been very go to Dan Johnson, and co-writers, much a collaborative effort, with students Lewis Bunce and Karol contributions from many students Glowacki, for having the production and members of staff. skills and industry awareness to create an original track so ideal for The decision was taken to aim this market, and strong enough the single at the commercial club connections to recruit singer Rosalie, market, and club promotions experts who has performed on The Voice UK Eurosolution came on board to and the BBC’s All Together Now.” support the project. Given the target market, it was vitally important to have The package got an exceptionally a really strong package of remixes to good response from DJs and accompany the main version. audiences across the UK, but the greatest achievement so far has been Music Production Programme Leader, reaching number 15 in Music Week’s Jim Mason explains more about the Commercial Pop Club Chart. process: “There was only an extremely short window of time between “The Music Week club charts are, when we knew we were doing the without any doubt, the UK’s leading club promotion with the support of club charts. It was great to see our Eurosolution and when we had to project in the same chart as Ariana have the package ready. We had to Grande, Kylie Minogue, Paloma Faith, come up with a number of remixes David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Craig in that time. I was really impressed David, and our Aspiration label name with how everyone rallied round to listed alongside labels such as Warner, support the project. Second-year Parlophone, Syco and Island,” said Jim. students, Ryan Bourne and Alvaro Estrada came up with two brilliant All the versions of Trombone by Hard remixes in just a matter of days; we T!me, featuring Rosalie are available managed to get big-name remixers, to download or stream from all major Dizzy Kids to supply a remix; and I services – just search Trombone. also quickly came up with a remix to complete the package. Third- Click here for a taster of the track.

Your Warrington Campus News 3 Warrington’s Works Festival

THE Warrington’s Work inter-disciplinary event allowed provides case studies and evidence-based methods of dealing with students and staff of the Warrington Campus to showcase their stress and gaining an insight into how we manage and maintain our research and scholarly work. mental health”.

This year three papers, which elicited much discussion, Chaplaincy Assistant, James Wallace, held a workshop titled ‘Student were presented in the Lance Dobson Hall. The papers were: gambling, a fun community pastime or an individual’s dark addiction’, ‘Understanding University students from a BTEC background’ by Ross which sought to “explore the issues and trends of student gambling Frisby, ‘How to lose friends and make enemies of people you’ve never on a university campus and pastoral response that is needed from met’ by Dr Chris Hart and ‘Learning from international experiences’ Chaplaincy, student services and academic members of staff”. by Dr Chandrika Devarakonda. A choice of two workshops was then offered, with lively conversations and interactive exercises on offer. Feedback on this year’s event included: “the information delivered Mental health practitioners and lecturers Dean McShane and Lyndsey was interesting and led to a helpful discussion;” “the quality of this Hill hosted a stress vulnerability workshop, which explored “the links event is superb” and “…definitely something that I will take forward of stress and vulnerability within mental health. This unique insight and adapt slightly for use with my undergraduate students”.

4 Your Warrington Campus News Your Warrington Campus News 5 New Master’s launched by Institute of Policing

A new Master’s programme in Policing and Security has been subjects, including: cyber security and investigation; counter terrorism launched at the University. and serious and complex organised crime; and intelligence and covert policing management. The Institute of Policing has developed an MSc programme which will provide graduates with an in-depth understanding and appreciation The course will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops and of the complexities of policing, law enforcement and security in presentations, and these will be supplemented by private study. It will contemporary society. The MSc has been designed following be delivered over one day each week over three short semesters of consultation with policing, law enforcement and security agencies, six weeks, with an induction in September. The teaching hours will so that the content delivers the key knowledge requirements of normally be six hours per week, depending on whether you choose to professionals currently working in that field. study the course on a full-time or part-time basis. Assessment will be by written coursework, as well as group or individual presentations. There Course leader and former senior police officer Mike Blakeley, said: “We are are no written examinations. A Masters qualification will be awarded on very excited to be launching this Master’s at the Institute of Policing. The successful completion of all seven modules, including a dissertation. Institute was only established five years ago, so this is the perfect next step – and it also allows our first graduates to take that post graduate Click here for more information, including entry criteria or contact move with us. The MSc in Policing, Law Enforcement and Security is Mike Blakeley at [email protected] or 01925 535020. suitable for students with an academic or professional background in policing, law enforcement and security, who wish to pursue further study and research into topics of contemporary interest. We recognise that people have busy lives, so the course has been developed to be studied either on a full-time basis over one year, or on a part-time basis over two years. This will allow students to plan their attendance in advance and minimise any disruption to family and professional life.”

The Masters will be based at the Institute of Policing, which is on the Warrington Campus. There are five compulsory core modules over the course, including: risk management and public protection; culture, values and ethics in policing; law enforcement and security. Students will then choose optional modules from a range of specialised

6 Your Warrington Campus News Welcome to the Warrington Campus

IN a bid to raise awareness of the academic Representatives from the various Warrington offers at the Warrington Campus a local academic departments availed themselves college outreach event was hosted in June. on the day to engage with the attendees and develop relationships. A formal invitation went out to principals and careers advisors at sixth form colleges and Holly said: “The impression that delegates Further Education institutions within a 30-mile gave to staff was that they were very radius of the Campus. interested in receiving more details around the Warrington Campus offer, and at least According to one of the event organisers, Holly 80% of attendees had not sighted the campus Taylor-Holbrook, Directorate Support Assistant, beforehand and took the opportunity to the aim of the event was to communicate discover its surroundings and facilities. more effectively with schools; build on existing relationships to effectively showcase “The feedback from delegates was that the academic offer at the Campus, as well as the campus suited their learners; they liked services that engage with and enhance the the intimacy of the environment, in terms student experience and engage with new of the size and location. Delegates also stakeholders who had not previously visited commented on the Student Ambassadors’ the Warrington Campus. presence on hand to give campus tours.”

“The impression that delegates gave to staff was that they were very interested in receiving more details around the Warrington Campus offer.”

Your Warrington Campus News 7 Pioneering project helps student nurses learn more about the challenges of end of life care

A PROJECT developed by two Nursing Both are Student Quality Ambassadors Scotland and supported the initial thoughts students has been praised for its (SQAs) at the University’s Warrington of the authors that only a small percentage positive impact on their peers across the Campus. SQAs are students who are of respondents were introduced to end of country and shortlisted for a national studying a healthcare related qualification life care at a time they felt most appropriate. professional award. in the North West of England and are interested in raising standards of care, whilst The success of the survey far exceeded Rachael Lambe, 21, from Prescot, Knowsley developing personal leadership skills. expectations and gives a general insight into and Ellen Soutter, 49, from Ashton-in- student nurses’ perceptions across the UK. Makerfield, Wigan, founded the Expanding Ellen and Rachael identified the point that End of Life Care Project (EEOLCP), with the many students feel out of depth around end Following this, Rachael and Ellen created a aim of improving student resilience in the of life care and that more training was needed. complete learning resource package to address provision of end of life care. the issues identified, working alongside Their latest project followed on from the End end of life care experts Viki Whaley and the The initiative has received positive feedback, of Life Care Resource Project (EOLCRP) the Community Integrated Advance Care Planning with Rachael and Ellen leading a Twitter students developed last year, comprising a Team for Knowsley, St Helens and Halton, to webinar through @WeEOLC, organised survey and creation of teaching materials, ensure the package was fit for purpose. by Dr Sarah Russell, Head of Research at which have since been integrated into Hospice UK. This is as a result of their work the University’s pre-registration nursing Following the success of the initial project, being published through the Academy of curriculum from December 2017. the authors decided to share good practice Fabulous Stuff, a collaboration to ensure and make resources available to likeminded best practice, great ideas and service The survey received responses from students. This will assist students in working solutions are available to all across the NHS students across 50 higher education with their higher education institution to and social care. institutions across England, Wales and support their peers in building knowledge

Rachael Lambe and Ellen Soutter.

8 Your Warrington Campus News of end of life care and support networks @WeEOLC and said they are exceptionally available which, in turn, supports the grateful of the opportunity to discuss their development of emotional resilience. project with the Twitter community, answer Students questions and advise students on the support Ellen said: “Student nurses come from a wide available to them when providing end of life care. represent at variety of backgrounds and also a wide range of ages. Many have not cared for anyone “We have been truly overwhelmed by before, let alone someone at end of their life. the amount of support the project has Social Work, While nothing fully prepares a student to care received so far from students, professionals, for a patient at this important time, we felt and organisations across the UK and are Education that it was important to let students know the exceptionally thankful to everyone who has types of things they can expect when caring supported us with the project to date. for a dying patient. We also believed that and Social students need to build emotional resilience “So far, we have a team of six student nurses and we aimed to give students reassurance from a variety of nursing fields and universities Development that they are not alone. who have confirmed their involvement in the project. These are Hannah Smith and “There is a plethora of support for students, Emma Connolly from the University of Salford; conference so we wanted to let them know who to speak Samantha Jonathan from the University to if they feel out of their depth or just want of Cumbria; Ross Sheridan from Edge Hill FIRST-YEAR BA Social Work someone to speak to, or just listen. We did not University; Zoe Carciente from Middlesex student, Holly Taylor-Holbrook foresee how successful out project was going University and Jess Sainsbury from the and second-year Social Work to be. We are delighted to have been able to University of Southampton. Each and every Master’s student, Aaron Davies have a positive impact on nursing education. one of them is working hard to advocate were awarded a grant from the We believe that the sharing of information and for their peers and improve end of life care International Development good practice leads to better, more proactive education which will, in turn, improve the care Fund by the British Association nurses and ultimately, better patient care.” that patients receive. We couldn’t be prouder of Social Workers to go to the to have such a fantastic team of student Social Work, Education and Social Rachael explained: “Our project focuses on nurses involved in our project,” said Rachael. Development conference in the importance of developing emotional Dublin in July. resilience in the provision of end of life care Both students were nominated for a Student for student nurses before they go out on Nursing Times award for the project. They attended the conference from their first placement. Our research showed Wednesday to Saturday, 4 to 7 July that many students are going out on to that Professor Angela Simpson, Executive Dean at the RDS Conference Centre. feeling unprepared, unsupported, and unable of the Faculty of Health and Social Care, said: to cope with the difficult emotions that arise in “This is a fantastic example of how student “There were 2,000 social workers the provision of end of life care. We wanted to vision; personal leadership; and collaboration in attendance from all over the change this. We believe that by improving the between students from across a range of world, discussing the main theme emotional resilience of student nurses, we will universities can really make a difference in for the conference, which was support them in improving the care they are both education and practice. Rachael and ‘Environmental and Community able to provide their patients. We want students Ellen have demonstrated not only strong Sustainability; Human Solutions in to know that it is okay and normal for them to leadership, but also a focus on improving an Evolving Society’,” said Holly. get upset and to grieve for their patients. quality of provision. These are the two key aims of the Health Education England funded I had the opportunity to meet “We want students to be aware that support Student Quality Ambassador Project, and they with other social workers and is available to them if they are struggling to are thoroughly deserving of the recognition.” attend seminars each day on come to terms with the death of a patient, different topics, such as income and that there is no shame in getting and wellbeing, relationship-based upset when someone dies; compassion “Student nurses come practice, and woman’s issues. and empathy is what makes a good nurse. Providing end of life care is a privilege that from a wide variety of The conference was opened by we are blessed with as nurses; we only have backgrounds and also a Mary Robinson, former Principal one chance to get it right and we hope our of Ireland, who addressed the project supports students in providing high wide range of ages. Many delegates on the importance of quality end of life care for their patients and have not cared for anyone community sustainability.” their loved ones.” before, let alone someone Ellen and Rachael said they are both very at end of their life.” excited to take part in the tweet chat with

Your Warrington Campus News 9 Celebrating 70 years of the NHS

A MAN who, as a teenager, stood on the thinking that led to the creation of medicines, genetic research and digital the same platform as NHS founder the NHS, the founding principle of free, technologies, such as artificial intelligence, Aneurin Bevan told students and staff at high-quality health care for all and how the which will ensure we continue to live Warrington about the ‘radical thinking’ organisation has evolved over the years to healthier lives. that led to the creation of the UK’s most meet the population’s changing needs. loved institution. “The NHS’s 70th anniversary was the Jo Lowndes, Senior Lecturer/Programme perfect opportunity for us to get together As the NHS turned 70 in July, members Lead - Mental Health; Faculty Safeguarding to celebrate its achievements and thank of the Faculty of Health and Social Care Lead, said: “We are all proud of our NHS – the extraordinary NHS staff – the everyday gathered to celebrate the achievements it’s delivered huge medical advances and heroes – who are always there to greet, of the organisation that’s credited with improvements to public health so that we advise and care for us. transforming the health and wellbeing of can all expect to live longer lives. the nation. “And even better, we had cake!” “And it’s thanks to the NHS that we have Len Murphy, father of Adult Nursing almost eradicated diseases such as polio and The NHS is the UK’s largest employer, with Programme Leader, Peggy Murphy, told diphtheria, and pioneered new treatments, around 1.5 million staff from all over the attendees how he met Mr Bevan when he for example the world’s first liver, heart and world and more than 350 different careers. was a teenager. lung transplants. Jo said: “The NHS would not be possible without the skill, dedication Mr Murphy, who was involved in the Labour “Looking to the future, the NHS is becoming and compassion of NHS staff, as well Party’s League of Youth at the time, recalled more integrated and investing in new as the many volunteers, charities and communities that support the service.

“It’s important to highlight the fact that everyone can support the NHS in this special birthday year, by volunteering, raising money for local NHS charities – and especially by taking steps to look after our own health and use services wisely.”

Attendees were asked for their ideas on how to keep the NHS vibrant for the next 70 years. Jo said: “There were many fantastic ideas that helped to reassure us that the NHS is in safe hands.”

“The NHS’s 70th anniversary was the perfect opportunity for us to get together to celebrate its achievements and thank the extraordinary NHS staff – the everyday heroes – who are always there to greet, advise and care for us.”

10 Your Warrington Campus News Green Tie awards celebrate Farewell University of Chester’s best and fond eco-initiatives memories THE University of Chester held a special event celebrating all things The award winners from the Warrington WE said farewell to a much loved ‘green’ achieved by staff and students Campus were: member of the Warrington Campus throughout the academic year. team in July, with the retirement Gold of Ann Bryan. Ann had worked for The Green Tie Awards evening is an annual The Student Futures Super Savers and the University for over ten years, event to celebrate the achievements and Warrington Frogs previously in the Faculty of Health progress staff and students have made to and Social Care as Associate Dean embed sustainability in all aspects of the Bronze and most recently as Deputy Provost University. The Awards, now in their sixth Domestic Services at Warrington. year, were hosted by the Sustainability Unit at the De Gaulle Brasserie in Churchill House, Winners of the Special Awards Throughout her time at Warrington, on the Queen’s Park Campus. As in the Ann has project managed work on previous five years, the sun was shining in Best Newcomer student wellbeing, safeguarding beautiful blue skies above the Queen’s Park Domestic Services and enhancing the experience of solar panels. international students on Campus. Upon receiving her retirement gifts from the University’s Staff Association and colleagues, Ann said, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Warrington and it is true what they say; the best part of this Campus is the people”. Ann said she would miss her colleagues in the Directorate, as well as the wider management team and would always look fondly on her time at Warrington.

Your Warrington Campus News 11 Warrington Campus students recognised at University’s annual prize-giving

THE exceptional academic and community achievements of Other students were recognised for their volunteering work in the students from the University of Chester have been celebrated at community: this year’s Valedictory ceremony. • James Bullen, a third-year studying Geography and Natural Hazard Held at St Thomas of Canterbury Church, near the University’s Parkgate Management, volunteered more than 340 hours for Chester Road Campus, the annual University service and prize-giving saw a Students’ Union Sports and Societies. number of students recognised for their outstanding accomplishments academically, while others were recognised for their admirable voluntary • Hannah Cook, a third-year studying Geography and Natural Hazard work, sporting success, contributions to the community and University life. Management, volunteered more than 778 hours with the 48th Chester Scout Group, 14th Harrogate Scout Group and 3rd Upton Anthony Parker, the University’s Academic Secretary, said: “At Brownies. She has also been involved with Tour de Yorkshire, StARs Valedictory we celebrate and recognise the contributions our students (Student Academic Representatives) and is a Geography ambassador. make to every aspect of life, from academic achievements through to sporting prowess and community involvement”. • Laura Davies, a second-year Bioveterinary Science student, has volunteered 373 hours with Bambelela Wildlife NPC and Vervet Monkey Warrington’s first-year Social Work student, Holly Taylor-Holbrook Rehabilitation and Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage and EPIC Kids Project. was among the recipients of the Ede and Ravenscroft Award for Excellence, which recognises students who perform outstandingly • William Foster, a second-year History student, volunteered 456 outside of their academic subject. The award was also presented to hours for Scope and is also Captain of the Anime Manga Society. Andrew (Andy) Dolman-Bayley, who is a second-year Community Policing and Criminal Investigation student and Amy Mahan, a first- • Rosina Pendrous, who is studying for a masters in Psychology, year Business Management and Leadership student. volunteered for more than 260 hours with Rethink Mental Illness, British Heart Foundation, PAPYRUS, and the University. As well as her academic and practice based work and holding down a part-time temporary job, Holly Taylor-Holbrook, has volunteered • Rebecca Watson, a second-year Animal Behaviour and Welfare with NYAS (The National Youth Advocacy Service) – a ‘rights-based’ student, volunteered more than 309 hours for Cancer Research charity which operates across England and Wales for children, young UK and with N/a’an kusê Wildlife Sanctuary, Namibia. people and adults. Holly is a voluntary independent visitor, taking young people out as part of a befriending service. She volunteers in Jo Morison, Mentoring Project Officer at the University, said: “The a community with high levels of unemployment and poverty and Valedictory awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise some her voluntary work makes a difference to the community. Holly has of the outstanding voluntary and community involvement that our demonstrated outstanding commitment to the service and the young students are engaged with, and we were thrilled to award so many people she befriends within it and is training to become an advocate. worthy winners this year.”

12 Your Warrington Campus News Crucial Crew visit

MORE than 600 primary school pupils descended on the Warrington Campus for two weeks in June.

Driven by Child Safety Media, the Crucial Crew event taught the 10 and 11-year-olds about personal safety and how to deal with dangerous situations through interactive workshops, presented by students from the University, along with Catch 22; Cheshire Constabulary; Stagecoach, Torus Housing and Warrington Council Road Safety.

According to Child Safety Media, accidental injuries result in excess of six million visits to A&E departments annually in the UK, with a third of cases comprising children. “Half of these injuries occur in the home and this costs the NHS approximately £140-million each year.”

Through short workshops, the children were given invaluable lessons on personal safety; first aid; healthy living; commuter and road safety and anti-social behaviour.

Child Safety Media Director, Patrick O’Malley said: “The Warrington event was the first multi-agency child safety programme to happen in the area for a number of years. Over 600 local school children received important health and safety education. The programme aims to deliver memorable, practical and impactful safety memories for these children, enabling them to make informed choices when they are faced with danger and embrace health and wellbeing.

“Thanks, must go to Professor Annette McInstosh Scott and her team which provided a fabulous and safe venue for the programme.”

Your Warrington Campus News 13 Expanded Study Skills provision

THE Study Skills Advisory team is committed to supporting Study Skills is committed to collaborating with academic and the learning development of students at all levels, disciplines support staff, as well as students, to provide Warrington Campus and degrees at Warrington Campus. with the best learning environment possible. Ella Turner, Study Skills Co-ordinator for the Learning and Teaching Institute, said: Study Skills’ dedication to support both staff and students across “The expansion of the Study Skills Advisory Team is already having the Warrington Campus has been enhanced by the recent a positive impact on a number of students at the Warrington expansion of the advisory team. Warrington is now home to five Campus. Feedback gathered from Warrington students who have Study Skills and Maths Skills Advisers. This will allow the newly used the provision cite increased confidence and marks because renovated Study Skills office in Whitehall 018 to be staffed more of the guidance they have received. Going forward, the increase frequently in the upcoming 2018/19 academic year. in our presence here will enable us to reach more students through embedded sessions in the curricula and extra-curricular The expanded team has also enabled Study Skills to increase its development opportunities.” presence across the Campus and to engage with staff and students in new and exciting ways. Together with colleagues from LIS, Warrington’s first ever Referencing Café was held in Broomhead Library on Tuesday, March 13. Similar events are being planned for “The expansion of the Study Skills the next academic year. In particular, Study Skills pop-up help desks Advisory Team is already having will be located in Broomhead Library at timely points throughout the year. This will allow Study Skills and Maths Skills Advisers to be a positive impact on a number of on hand when and where they are needed, as students work on students at the Warrington Campus.” assignments or prepare for exams.

14 Your Warrington Campus News Issues facing carers explored in new book

THE extent of caregiving in the UK and its impact on individuals, health professionals, groups and communities is explored in a new book by an academic at the University of Chester.

Dr Valerie Gant is an experienced social work practitioner and Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University’s Warrington Campus. Staff Profile: Her personal experience of having a Dr Valerie Gant. child with severe learning disabilities has both inspired and informed her in-depth Dr Gant added: “I wanted to make the Liz Johnson professional knowledge of caring. book accessible for all levels and it contains exercises and case studies to help students Job title: Assistant Subject Librarian and Valerie’s experiences juggling a social work with their practice.” Study Skills Adviser. career with raising her daughter now 18, prompted her to pen Working With Family Dr Gant, from Ainsdale, Merseyside, is What do you love about your job: Carers (Critical Publishing). passionate about supporting and upholding Helping the students. the rights of carers and is donating money Dr Gant’s book explores real-world issues raised from the sale of the book to the Place of work before coming to the facing carers and brings to focus the “hidden charities, Carers UK and Carers Trust. university: Middlesex University. world that many people do not get to see”. Working With Family Carers was launched Biggest career achievement: Coming Dr Gant, said: “Caring responsibilities are during National Carers Week (11 to 17 June). back from maternity leave; finishing my MSc likely to affect everyone at some point in The annual campaign aims to raise awareness dissertation; and getting a job promotion, in their lives. of caring; highlight the challenges carers face; the space of three months. and recognise the contribution they make to “I’m really interested in the issues that carers families and communities throughout the UK. Favourite place: On the sofa with a face. These can be feelings of isolation and good book. loneliness and that no-one understands Dr Gant also runs the University’s staff carers’ what they are going through. network to support colleagues who have Most memorable moment: Having caring responsibilities. my son. “I wanted the contents of the book to acknowledge that, although being a carer She added: “Issues around barriers to work Ultimate dream: To live in the moment. can be incredibly rewarding, it can also be are also challenging with many carers who do a tough and sometimes hidden world that manage to hold down employment being on Most embarrassing moment: many people do not get to see. zero-hours contracts or low paid positions. This year at the CAT radio awards – thanks to Cat Warren and Will Dell! “It can mean so much to a carer when “If you are balancing work with looking after someone just asks them how they are”. someone, you are not alone – according Favourite song: Merry Christmas, As part of her PhD studies, Dr Gant looked to Carers UK there are at least three-million Mr Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto. at the issues facing carers across the country working carers in the UK. and this became integral to the book. Favourite film: The Outsiders. “Juggling work and care can be very Working With Family Carers assesses challenging, so it is important to find as much Favourite book: Dispatches by caregiving in the UK and its impact on support as possible and make contact with Michael Herr. individuals, health professionals, groups people that may be in similar situations. and communities. The book is written for Favourite food: Chicken kebab. students for a variety of undergraduate “I encourage anyone with caring and postgraduate programmes and for responsibilities to find support networks Describe yourself in three words: professionals in social work, nursing, through their work, a local carers centre or Introvert, extrovert, contradictory. occupational and physiotherapy. socially as it can make such a huge difference.”

Your Warrington Campus News 15 Nearly £800 raised for Warrington Disability Partnership

THE Warrington Campus continues to support and fundraise for Warrington Disability Partnership. Staff and students raised £70 from raffle ticket sales for the Summer Hamper, which contained seasonal favourites such as Pimms, Elderflower Cordial, Tyrells Poshcorn and lemon shortbread biscuits.

The raffle was drawn at this year’s Warrington’s Works Festival and the winner was Staff Profile: Heather Butler from Student Futures. The second prize of a box of Cosmopolitan cocktails was won by Bev Bowden from Registry Services.

Richard Hill To date, the Campus has raised a total of £793.39 for the charity and once again sponsored the Disability Awareness Day in July. Job title and what it entails: Lecturer in Policing Studies – Teaching on the Institute of Policing Programmes. Kirstie Simpson shares her What do you love about your job: It is really great to see people develop from being unsure and shy to mature and graduate joining the police expertise in Dubai service or other law enforcement organisations. HEAD of the Department of Sport and Community Engagement and Place of work before coming to the Warrington School of Management, Kirstie Simpson travelled to Dubai to university: Cheshire Constabulary. engage with members of the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC) and sports federations on the subject of strategic planning. Biggest career achievement: Planning, implementing and developing two brand new The trip, which was funded by NOC, saw Kirstie deliver a four-hour workshop on units for the police – the Area Support Group strategy basics such as the use of analysis tools as well as implementation and and the force-wide Roads Policing Unit. evaluation ideas. She embedded good practise from national agencies, observed during her work in Europe and the UK, into the workshop and participants went Favourite place: West Kirby. away with written plans to develop or enhance their own strategy.

Most memorable moment: Daughter’s birth. NOC plans to develop a more comprehensive programme of Continuing Professional Development which they would like to promote to the whole Gulf region, not just Ultimate dream: To retire and travel Europe the UAE. in a Camper van.

Most embarrassing moment: Reversing a Police van into a parked car .

Favourite song: Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits.

Favourite film: Field of Dreams.

Favourite book: Anything by Clive Cussler.

Favourite food: Pasta.

Describe yourself in three words: Enthusiastic, loud and passionate. Kirstie Simpson.

16 Your Warrington Campus News Financial funds for your future

THE Financial Assistance Fund is designed to help students facing financial hardship. It can provide non-repayable awards to students who are having money troubles who have an unexpected emergency.

The fund is discretionary so whether or not you get an award depends on your individual circumstances and on the availability of funds. It is not intended to be used to finance individual student’s lifestyle choices or non-essential expenditure.

Click here to access the online application and guidance.

The fund opens in September each year and runs until it is Jackie Emson. depleted, usually in May or June.

Applications are assessed using guidelines provided by the National Association of Student Money Advisors (NASMA). We Warrington will assess your income and expenditure over the period of an academic year. Further information about what is included in the income and expenditure calculations can be found in the Business application pack. For information, email [email protected] or call 01244511550 or Exchange 01925534282

THE Campus and wider University is proud to have joined The University also offers a number of bursaries. For details click here. The Business Exchange, by Warrington & Co, this month. Student Futures and Chester Student’ Union The organisation, which aims to support its members as they Blackburn Fund: strive to Connect, Collaborate and Grow, is led by Manager Jackie Emson. Jackie said: “The Business Exchange was THE Blackburn Fund was set up in 2017 in memory of launched in March 2018 and is the place for businesses of all student nurse Lucy Blackburn who died during her time at sectors and sizes to collaborate resulting in a better connected, Warrington Campus. more cohesive and stronger economy in Warrington. It was great to meet Professor Annette McIntosh-Scott, Provost and As a student rep, Lucy had previously campaigned for a minibus Shelley Hanvey, Stakeholder Development Officer to hear all to transport students on her course to and from placement during about the Warrington Campus of the University of Chester unsociable hours, following feedback that student nurses had and we are delighted to have them as members. We look difficulties with the timings when using public transport early in forward to working together to promote the campus including the morning and in the evenings. attending events organised by the University, as well as events organised by the Business Exchange.” The Blackburn Fund is made up of donations from her family, friends and colleagues. It was decided that the money would be Over 100 local businesses have already signed up as members, best used to cover the costs of transport rather than investing in a including BE Group, Carpe Diem, Claremont, The Park Royal minibus and so applications for funding are invited from nursing and FDR Law. Members are said to benefit from gaining students who have placements with unsociable hours, with business knowledge and support, plus relationship building priority given to students from the Warrington Campus where with other local businesses. There will also be a varied Lucy studied. programme of networking and social events each year.

To apply for the fund, click here or email [email protected] For more information or to join The Business Exchange, please for information. contact Jackie Emson on [email protected] or telephone: 01925 442371. www.wbex.co.uk.

Your Warrington Campus News 17 Reflecting on my first year

WARRINGTON Campus Digital one. However, it’s not been like that at all, I recently signed up for peer mentoring. I did Photography and Radio Production didn’t attend any of the fresher events due work experience at Key 103 radio station student, Stephanie Taylor reflects on her to illness, but I did attend the 80s/90s night and won an award for an interview as well fears; successes; setbacks and enjoyment and my friends supported me and made me as continuously getting good grades, which of her first year at the University. feel part of the group without the pressure. proves you can do anything you put your mind to, no matter how many doubts creep in. “For me university was a daunting idea, When it comes to sport, I play wheelchair thoughts whizzing around such as ‘will basketball nationally between two clubs Looking back over my year I don’t think I people like me’; ‘will I be accepted’; ‘am I competing in national league and women’s would change anything about it or would good enough’; ‘can I cope’; ‘what if this, what league were we just secured a silver place in do anything differently as I loved every if that...’? My head was constantly spinning the championship finals. Sport to me takes single minute of it and I’m so excited to around but the first day of university made up most of my time when not in university. spend another two years here, creating me instantly realise that it would be my Other hobbies include musical theatre and more memories and having more fun while second home for the next three years! going to see shows as a relaxant when working hard in the hope to graduate.” Everyone made me feel so welcome. taking a break from work.

Stephanie’s top tips for first-year students: The course I chose was Digital Photography As previously mentioned, I really enjoyed • Be yourself and Radio Production, which is a combined the 80s/90s night that the university put • Don’t panic degree. I’m also a commuting student with on, for me the 80s are my favourite era and • Chat to people, as they are also in the same a disability. Having a disability and being in a this event really pulled me in. I dressed up boat as you wheelchair can be difficult at times juggling in full neon colours and went all out and I • Know who is around for help, get acquainted university, university hospital and home life, thoroughly enjoyed the night and ever since with Student Futures, lecturers, wellbeing but the support at uni is more than I could everyone keeps talking about how there staff, porters, your PAT, etc have ever imagined, from the disability should be more. I also attended the Cat • Keep on top of your time management as support help before I started to the lecturers’ Radio Awards where I won an award. The deadlines creep up faster than you think support and friendship. University events are always spot on and • Make sure you don’t waste all your money on everyone really enjoys them. going out as you will need that money further Through my year I came down with a few down the line illnesses that meant being hospitalised. This During my year at University I have become • Have fun and make memories created an anxiety over my work and how a StAR (Student Academic Representative) • Don’t let yourself get stressed. not being in university would impact on my representative for photography and have work and grades, however, my lecturer/PAT (Personal Academic Tutor) made sure that I focused on myself and health and told me constantly that I had nothing to worry about and all my work was on track. This made me feel a lot happier about things and gave me confidence in my abilities.

Life away from the course for me means a mix of sport, volunteering and medical procedures. As a 20-year-old, I’m a bit boring when it comes to partying, I don’t drink or go out as I find a cup of tea, sat in front of the TV in my pyjamas is a lot more relaxing and fun. One of my disabilities, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, causes me to have slight autism, anxiety, depression as well as joints that dislocate constantly and random bruises, so a night out for me around drunk people is one of my worst nightmares. This was one of my worries for joining university, the peer pressure of being made to go to all events at the bar or being made to drink alcohol because no one wants to be the ‘boring’ Stephanie Taylor.

18 Your Warrington Campus News Start Your Chester Story

Courses available through Clearing chester.ac.uk/clearing Tel: 0808 164 2710 What are student Being a peer mentor

WARRINGTON Campus mentors? second-year Adult Nursing student, Jemma Sharratt THE mentoring service provides opportunities in the talks about her time at the University and local schools. Mentoring is a mutually University and her role as a beneficial one-to-one relationship in which students can Peer Mentor. help others achieve their goals. “I have been a Peer Mentor for Whether you’re looking for a mentor or you want to be a mentor, around a year now. Starting the Peer Mentoring scheme can help you make the most of the university is very daunting Chester experience. for everyone, but for mature students, or students with Students interested in working with children or perhaps teaching children, it’s a huge step that one day can gain valuable employability skills whilst inspiring the completely changes your life. next generation of pupils as School Mentors. I was very nervous before I started at Warrington and Mentoring can: my Peer Mentor was really • For students in the first year, the team will find a Peer Mentor helpful. She gave me lots of • Students in other years can become a Peer Mentor tips; answered my questions; • Get valuable experience in local schools and made me feel more at ease. I wanted to help someone else in • Record volunteer hours, work towards UCV Awards a similar position to me, to make their transition to university life as • Collect points for the Chester Difference Award easy as possible. • Receive expert training • Enhance your employability skills. “As a Peer Mentor our contact details are passed to new students who have questions or want a bit of support getting orientated. I Students can contact Volunteering and Mentoring Monday to was nervous when my first mentee contacted me, but we had lots Thursday (9am to 5pm) and Friday (9am to 4.30pm) by calling in common. I could answer the questions she had and pass on some 01244 511550 or via e-mail at [email protected]. of my own tips for her first few weeks at university.

“The whole process doesn’t take up much time (just a short training session and email exchanges), but it is very rewarding. Your mentee keeps your contact details so you can keep in touch throughout their journey if you wish, and some Mentors meet up with their Mentees and give them a tour of the Campus, but this just depends on what support your Mentee wants.

“If you are thinking about becoming a peer mentor, just go for it! It’s a good opportunity to pass on your knowledge and you can even gain points towards the Chester Difference Award.”

Jemma’s tips for anyone starting at the University of Chester: • Make use of the study skills sessions and support available through library services. They run sessions on all kinds of academic subjects (such as APA) and also study skills to help with your assignments. • Try to stay organised. Get a good diary or app and put all your deadlines and term dates in one place, start research and assignments as soon as you can as those deadlines can really sneak up on you! • Enjoy it! University will become a huge part of your life and the new friends you meet will be an amazing help when you are having a bad day. Whether you are a mature student or living on campus, there is always something you can get involved in, and if there isn’t...why not organise something yourself?

20 Your Warrington Campus News Meet your CSU Vice President for Warrington

experienced what the Student’s Union had given to him and the students and wanted Biggest achievements at university: to give something back. Winning sportsman of the year at the Chester Students’ Union Sports Awards evening. “My campaign platform ran on being honest; Favourite thing about Warrington: looking at achievable targets that would Unlike the majority of universities, it’s a fantastic improve the student experience; and engaging community campus, where virtually every residential with students around what they want to see student knows one another. You really feel like you happen on their Campus. I looked into the are part of something more than just your studies. little changes that would benefit the students’ Favourite place: experience the most. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve Probably Ilfracombe in North Devon, the views are got big ideas that I want to happen too! amazing and there is this little fudge shop called Roly’s where you can see them making the fudge. “Being a member of Warrington Student (Getting hungry thinking about it!) Council, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Ultimate dream: students and representing them when working To represent my country playing rugby. in partnership with the University and wanted (Or be a billionaire, either or.) to continue this in a full time position.” JACK Appleby (AKA ‘Appleby’) was Favourite song: a Community Policing and Criminal “I plan to start the year off with a bang with Fly me to the moon by Frank Sinatra. Investigations student at the Warrington Hall Championships, to ensure the students Favourite film: Campus of the University of Chester. have the best university experience. With Pitch Perfect. new events already planned for the year I Favourite food: A quote to inspire people: “try to be a rainbow can’t wait to get started – follow the SU on Fajitas. in someone else’s cloud” (remember you can social media and the CSU website for more Favourite Dessert: make a difference to both your life and others).” information to come.” Apple Crumble (obviously).

He decided to run for CSU (Chester Students’ You can get hold of Jack by emailing him Describe yourself in three words: Union) Vice President because he felt at [email protected] or calling Dedicated, fun, big. that across his three years of study he’d 01925 534375. Become a volunteer

VOLUNTEERING enables students to • Build your confidence, make friends and develop their skills and make the most meet new people of their time at University through a • Help you to support your community range of voluntary opportunities and • Opportunities for University UCV Awards, recognising students’ achievements. points for the Chester Difference Award, and building your Higher Education Volunteering covers anything you do Achievement Record to benefit others, that isn’t paid or for • Enhance your employability skills academic credit. You may be volunteering • Have fun. already – contact the team as you may be eligible for awards! Also on offer are over You can contact Volunteering and Mentoring 160 volunteering opportunities as well as a Monday to Thursday (9am to 5pm) and Friday programme of one-off/short term projects (9am to 4.30pm) by calling 01244513201, via email you could get involved in! on [email protected] or by calling into the office at Parkgate campus, Binks 113. What volunteering can do for you: • Improve your CV: 73% of employers Drop ins are also available during terms time, and said they’d employ someone who’d volunteer appointments. For more information, volunteered over someone who hadn’t please visit Portal or the volunteer site.

Your Warrington Campus News 21 Student Profile: Meg Tidbury

Life on the course (how you found it): raising money for such a good cause. I had The course has been eye opening about the such a great time playing in the match as well industry that I want to go into, it has given me the even if I was flagging half way through and just chance to learn new skills and improve on those wanted my bed! that I already had. Having the ability to look at a variety of subjects in the BA Media course has Events you’ve enjoyed over the three years given me a number of options to choose from I really enjoyed Varsity, everyone always gets in terms of course structure and what modules involved supporting each other and the I could take. It really helped me to develop my atmosphere is great. It’s events like these that passion for photography and guided me in bring everyone on the campus together and deciding what I want to do after I leave university. show the real community spirit that we have here.

Life off the course (social and sport etc): I was Any top tips? so excited to come to university and join a sports When coming to uni try and make your room team as I heard where this is most people made super homely as it really helps with homesickness. their friends. I unfortunately wasn’t able to play Get involved with the sports and societies on in first year due to injury but everyone still made campus, there may not be something to your sure that I was involved in everything to make taste, but you can always ask to set something up! sure I didn’t feel left out. My other two years here Put yourself out there! I was involved in a number of different sports and always made sure to get stuck in with any Would you do it any differently? activities were being held on campus. Introvert, I would have tried to put myself out there more extrovert, contradictory. in my first and second year, I only started getting fully involve in my third year and now that feels Events you’ve enjoyed this year: like it has gone too quickly and my time here is I loved taking part in the 24-hour football over. Warrington Campus is a fantastic place and match this year, it may have been one of the I am really going to miss the community feel hardest things to do, but it was really rewarding within it. Volunteer ‘buddies’

IN March 2018 Mental Health Lecturer, and were supported by the student nurses, Dean McShane and Warrington Wolves stating that the felt they were “treated like Office and Heritage Manager, Steve Phillips royalty”, and once again felt part of the rugby created a project in which University community. The plan is to continue to build on of Chester student nurses can work in this relationship, and the Warrington Wolves collaboration with Warrington Wolves in have advertised for local care homes to take assisting those who live with dementia advantage of this project. To date there are six in attending the home games of the student nurse buddies with plans to increase Warrington Wolves Rugby Club. this next season.

On match days, student volunteer ‘buddies’ Feedback from service users is that they meet with a local person who has a diagnosis have felt fully supported in retaining their of dementia, get them a drink, help them to independence in doing something that they their seat and sit with them through a game. love, and that they still feel an important part of the rugby community. “The students have struck up some lovely relationships and second-year Mental Health Dean and Steve are hoping that this simple student nurse, Thomas Johnson has been and effective model of using student nurses as assisting ex-Wolves player Henry,” said Dean. volunteers, who gain invaluable experience of working with this particular client group, can Local Residential Home, Rosevilla brought be used in other settings such as local rugby two residents to a game against Salford or football clubs.

22 Your Warrington Campus News Mental Health Awareness Week

THE second annual Mental Health Awareness week was held for local homeless charity ‘Teardrops’ and over £350 was raised at the Warrington Campus from Monday to Friday, 14 to 18 through a raffle, car wash and bake sale. May, headed by Mental Health Lecturers, Dean McShane and Lyndsey Hill. Radio Production and Journalism student, William Dell who a created ‘The Mind Guide’, a set of podcasts released each day that The week was kicked off by guest speaker Mark Edwards who included interviews with many of the guest speakers and Jake Mills discussed ‘lifestyle medicine’ and how this can be incorporated (founder of the Chasing the Stigma charity), Colin Dolan (Mental into daily living. The week also featured interesting talks by guest Health Football Association), Danny Sculthorpe (ex-England rugby lecturers, Dr Phil Cooper (drug and alcohol), James Howes (the player and mental health activist) and Mental Health Nursing Offload Programme from the Warrington Wolves Foundation), students from the Warrington Campus. Click here to hear these on Richard McManus (the Ambulance Service and Mental Health), the CAT radio website. Malcolm Rae and ex-professional rugby player Ian Knott (the State of Mind sports), Russell Treasure (mindfulness for pain management) At the conclusion of the week, Dean McShane with some of the and David McCollom from DMC Media (recovery movies). Mental Health student nurses presented ‘Teardops’ with the money raised and helped paint their new premises in St Helen’s, which will Wednesday focused on wellbeing for staff and students with be used to feed and support local homeless people. mindfulness sessions delivered by Senior Lecturers, Sue Padmore and Julie Holland; a Tai Chi session with Neil Morley from Overall the week was a great success with Dean and Lyndsey both Warrington Wolves and the Chat and Listen More (CALM) group overwhelmed with the attendance and participation from all of the facilitating a local walk. During the week fund raising took place staff, students and local community.

Your Warrington Campus News 23 External Partnerships Warrington Youth Club

“In 2015 I was running of Chester and a relationship that is very guidance of a positive role model at some a residential at the fruitful. We have been working with the point. Warrington Youth Club offers several University of Chester University for many years, offering placements roles for local people to get involved and in Warrington when to students on Youth and Community volunteer to support the charity and young some students who Work, Social Work and Sports Development people, including one-to-one mentoring, were still on site courses as well as our National Citizen Service project support workers, minibus drivers and approached me and participants staying at the halls in Warrington admin support. Phil McNicholl. asked about what we for the last four summers. were doing. I explained all about National In 2017, the charity received the Queen’s Award Citizen Service (NCS) and Warrington Youth “We have worked closely with the University to for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade Club and they loved the idea. offer numerous placements within the charity, presented to charities and the equivalent giving students the opportunity to experience of an MBE for an organisation. “The award “When I asked them about what they studied youth work and apply academic theories in recognises our contribution to the Warrington they said they were nurses. As they said this, a personal and social development setting. community in engaging local people from a young person approached me saying they Many of the students flourished on placement all walks of life to participate in regular had fallen and hurt their ankle. The kind and some have even gained volunteering roles volunteering opportunities.” nurses immediately set to work administering and employment at Warrington Youth Club first aid. They were incredibly helpful and after their placements have finished. Since 2009, Warrington Youth Club, in knowledgeable and even came back to ask partnership with the private sector, OnSide about the young person later on in the week. “In 2015, we began using the Warrington and Warrington Borough Council have been Campus to deliver our NCS programme, developing a Youth Zone in Warrington. “Ten months later we were hiring for summer a personal development programme for jobs and a name came up that I recognised – teenagers that provides opportunities for “Our journey towards becoming a Youth one of the nurses who helped us out that young people to experience life on a university Zone took a significant step forwards in May night! When I called her, she said she was so campus for a week, staying in halls, cooking 2017, when the local authority unanimously amazed and impressed with what we did that their own meals, seeing the Warrington supported our plans to build a Youth Zone in she felt she just had to join our team! For me, Wolves train (something a lot of young people Warrington. This new facility will revolutionise this story sums up the fantastic opportunities enjoyed) and an onsite Starbucks! our work with children and young people, that the relationship between the two allowing us to double our membership to organisations can bring about for local young “This gave us the opportunity to show our over 8,000 young people, create hundreds people,” said Warrington Youth Club NCS young people what a real Campus is like, as of new opportunities for volunteering and Delivery Manager, Phil McNicholl. many of our young people are looking at employment and ensure that vital services are university as their progression route from available and accessible 365 days of the year.” Warrington Youth Club started as an school or college, as well as increasing public afterschool club in the 1930s and has knowledge of the Campus. We work closely Get in touch with the Warrington Youth Club expanded to become the largest voluntary with the University to ensure that senior tutors at the Young People’s Centre, Peace Drive, youth provision in Warrington, working deliver talks to our young people about the Warrington, WA5 1HQ; by calling 01925 909 with 4,000 young people. The philosophy courses on offer which I am proud to say that 660; emailing [email protected] of ‘Inspiring Young People to Achieve’ many of our young people have taken up and or click here to access the website. helps young people’s development; offers are currently enrolled at University of Chester! opportunities to gain skills, knowledge, self- awareness and confidence and enables them “As Warrington Youth Club and the university “As Warrington Youth to make positive and healthy life choices. both continue to develop and grow, it gives more opportunities to young people and Club and the university “As an alumni of the University of Chester, to students. The history between the two both continue to develop I was very proud to establish a partnership organisations is strong and I believe will only with the University, however the relationship continue to strengthen.” and grow, it gives more goes back much further than my love of the opportunities to young red and black. As Warrington Youth Club, we On the journey to adulthood many young have a great relationship with the University people need the support, help and people and to students.”

24 Your Warrington Campus News The Warrington Campus, and wider University, are very proud of the positive and collaborative relationships which both have developed with local business, charitable organisations and resident groups. This edition, we have chosen to focus on our partnerships with Warrington Youth Club and Warrington Wolves. Warrington Wolves

Karl Fitzpatrick, the Chief Executive is a very positive one, which goes back Officer of the Warrington Wolves calls many years. In addition to the University the partnership between the Wolves being a valued commercial partner, it also and University of Chester’s Warrington provides our primary training base at the Campus, a positive one that he hopes to Padgate Campus. This facility has become continue for many years to come. one of the leading training complexes within Super League, and not only is The ex-Ireland international rugby league this an incredible facility but it also has player, who retired in 2010 spent much of some fantastic people who we work very his club career playing for the Salford Red closely with. Devils in the super league. He then joined Karl Fitzpatrick. the Warrington Wolves in a voluntary role In recent years, our Chairman, Head Coach before progressing to the head of Rugby and myself have attended a number of Operations and helping the Wolves to two successful public talks at the University of League Leaders’ Shields, three grand finals Chester, attended by 200 people who were and a Challenge Cup win. a mix of staff, students and members of the local community. We hope to continue this Since 2017, Karl has been at the helm of the strong relationship for many years to come.” Wolves as CEO and has negotiated a record stadium naming rights deal, constructed Get involved with the Warrington Wolves a new back office team and applied a new through the Warrington Wolves Charitable coaching structure. Foundation; by visiting the Wolves’ home stadium, the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike “The relationship between Warrington Gregory Way, Warrington, WA2 7NE or by Wolves and the University of Chester calling 01925 248880. Public Event: An evening with Beth Tweddle

Tuesday, 13 November will focus on life as an elite athlete and 6.30pm to 8pm its associated personal and professional Lance Dobson Hall, Martin Building. challenges; her experiences at Athens, Beijing University of Chester (Warrington Campus) and London 2012; her joint business venture Crab Lane, WA2 0DB. Total Gymnastics with fellow Olympian, Steve Parry; and her love of working with children. Britain’s greatest ever gymnast, Beth Tweddle MBE, will return to the This is sure to be a popular event, so we Warrington Campus of the University of recommend that you secure your free Chester to speak to staff, students and tickets early! members of the local community. Tickets can be booked on Eventbrite, Beth received an Honorary Doctorate look for ‘Public event with Beth Tweddle’ from the University in 2013 and her talk https://tinyurl.com/BethTweddle Beth Tweddle MBE.

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