New Year, New Build!

Happy New Year everyone. Back to work/ study and everything is much as it was, except that this year the LRC at Booth Lane is going to be moving into its brand new location in the round building at the front of the college. The doughnut (or 'polo' as my daughter likes to call it) will have more space, more facilities and will look great too. Can't wait to get in, only another 3 months or so to go before the move starts!!

Great British Tea Party 2010 update

06/01/11
Just to let you all know the grand total was £324.66 and the grid game answer was 'Fluffles'. Thanks again to everyone who took part.

Thanks to everyone who came to the various LRC's to support our charity event. Hope you enjoyed the drinks and cakes, some of which were baked by our good selves, and well done to those who won prizes in the raffles. If you took part in the grid game the answers will be revealed on 21st December 2010, so we will let you know then.

You have helped us to raise almost £300 for Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation and we still have some funds trickling in. Well done us and well done you- come and help us again next year when we hope to raise even more.

'Tis the season to be magical'



'Wands at the ready'

With the new Harry Potter film smashing box office records at the moment (deservedly so, it is very very good!!), why not remind yourself where it all began. Between them, the NC libraries stock all the Harry Potter DVD's and books. DVD's are free to hire for 1 week- now that's better than  Blockbuster isn't it?

6 Book Challenge

The Six Book Challenge 2011 will be starting in January. Those taking part are asked to read six books between January and June and keep a log, noting down a few lines about the book and scoring it out of 5
( 1 star= low, 5 stars= high). It's great opportunity for those who have English as a second language or are not confident readers, to improve their literacy skills. There are prizes for those who complete the challenge plus a chance to be entered into a national prize draw for a London theatre trip. We will start signing people up at the Wallace and Gromit Open Day but you are welcome to come into the LRCs if you would like some more information and we will continue to let people join well into the New Year.

The Great British Tea Party 2010

Come and join the LRC in raising money for a good cause and showcasing our resources. Wallace and Gromit's Children's Foundation helps sick children in hospitals and hospices and the LRC are holding a tea party to help raise funds for their cause. There will be drinks and cakes on offer, for a small charge, as well as a raffle and games. We will also take the opportunity to advertise our resources including the Learning Assistants and the 6 Book Challenge.

Booth Lane- Tuesday 7th December, 11am- 3pm

Daventry- Wednesday 8th December, 10.30am- 2pm

Lower Mounts- Thursday 9th December, 2pm-4pm

It will be great fun, very festive and one of the few opportunities you get to eat in the LRC!!

We look forward to seeing you there.