Strength and Conditioning Module Reading List
Some good news for anyone who has asked me about books for the Strength and Conditioning module- the reading list for both books and journals are now on Blackboard. You can also access the lists from the online Library catalogue, click here for details
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Case Studies on Sports/Spa Graduate Jobs
There is an interesting article in the current issue of Leisure Opportunities,14-27 Oct, (available in the Library) about the career paths taken by sports and spa graduates, and the value of a degree. If you want to read the article 'Graduating to a Life in Leisure', you'll find it on pages 14-18.
There is an interesting article in the current issue of Leisure Opportunities,14-27 Oct, (available in the Library) about the career paths taken by sports and spa graduates, and the value of a degree. If you want to read the article 'Graduating to a Life in Leisure', you'll find it on pages 14-18.
Friday 24 October 2008
New Reading List Books in the Library
Introduction to Exercise Science
The following reading list books are now in stock at Richmond House Library- just click on the title for the online catalogue information.
Introduction to Exercise Science
Wednesday 22 October 2008
Celebrity Scissorhands As part of the Children in Need fundraising campaign, this Sunday (October 26th) sees the start of Celebrity Scissorhands, where celebrity hairdressing and beauty trainees are given three weeks to become hairdressers and beauty experts. So if you are looking for some techniques to copy, (or maybe avoid!) you can see Celebrity Scissorhands on BBC 1 between 10.50pm-11.45pm.The celebrities, include Stedman from 80s band Five Star, Lucinda Ledgerwood from The Apprentice and Grange Hill's Lee 'Zammo' MacDonald and Chris Perry-Metcalf, and they will embark on a three-week crash course in hairdressing and beauty therapy under the tuition of pro hairdresser Lee Stafford. Steve Strange is the assistant manager and image consultant, and all donations made in exchange for treatments in the academy go to BBC Children in Need.
Monday 20 October 2008
Mind, Body and Soul Exhibition The Mind Body Soul Exhibitions offer lectures, workshops, and stage demonstrations of therapies and products, from Aromatherapy, to Reiki and Reflexology, Meditation and Yoga. The next one will be staged in London on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2008. If you are interested in buying tickets or seeing the programme of events before deciding whether to visit the event, have a look at the Mind Body Soul Exhibitions site
Friday 17 October 2008
Holistic Health 2009
Although it seems a long way off, the 2009 Holistic Health complementary trade event might be one you want to make a note of, as it is moving to Hall 11 at the NEC in Birmingham.
It will take place on Sunday 25th and Monday 27th April. The event is trade only and entrance is free to salon owners and managers, qualified beauty therapists, nail technicians, college buyers, final year students and complementary therapy practitioners. There will also be free entry to BeautyUK which is taking place in Hall 12. To request your free ticket and read more information about the event click on this link to the BeautyServe.com website
Although it seems a long way off, the 2009 Holistic Health complementary trade event might be one you want to make a note of, as it is moving to Hall 11 at the NEC in Birmingham.
It will take place on Sunday 25th and Monday 27th April. The event is trade only and entrance is free to salon owners and managers, qualified beauty therapists, nail technicians, college buyers, final year students and complementary therapy practitioners. There will also be free entry to BeautyUK which is taking place in Hall 12. To request your free ticket and read more information about the event click on this link to the BeautyServe.com website
Wednesday 15 October 2008
The Yoga Show If you are interested in yoga then make a note in your diary of The Yoga Show, which takes place on Friday 31 October, Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November at Olympia National Hall.
Available at the show will be free yoga and pilates classes, demonstrations, workshops and over 200 exhibitors. Tickets are £7.00, concessions £5.00 on Friday and £10.00, concessions £8.00 on Saturday and Sunday. For more information and to read the programme, click here
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Want Help To Stop Smoking?- Change of Date
Update to the post about the stop smoking campaign session. It was not possible to hold the session yesterday, but sessions have now been arranged on Monday the 20th and 27th October instead in Richmond House Café. If any student or member of staff would like to give up smoking, here is your chance. If you go to Richmond House Cafe on Monday 20 or 27th October, there will be help, advice and support available. You might also want to have a look at the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) site for more information about the harmful effects of smoking and how to stop.
Update to the post about the stop smoking campaign session. It was not possible to hold the session yesterday, but sessions have now been arranged on Monday the 20th and 27th October instead in Richmond House Café. If any student or member of staff would like to give up smoking, here is your chance. If you go to Richmond House Cafe on Monday 20 or 27th October, there will be help, advice and support available. You might also want to have a look at the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) site for more information about the harmful effects of smoking and how to stop.
Love Your Heart Event
If you are looking for a girl’s night out that includes pampering and indulgence for you and your female friends, with manicures, pedicures, reflexology, massages and makeovers by Body Shop, Lancôme and Arbonne Skin Care, then head for The Lunar Suite at Radisson SAS Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday 30th October between 5.00pm and 9.00pm. How about some retail therapy, with clothes, lingerie, perfume, accessories, make-up and lifestyle advice? Or watch a Selfridges fashion show, salsa and belly dancing displays, and enjoy food and wine.
Heart Research UK in the Midlands would like to invite you and your friends and colleagues to the first annual Love Your Heart Event. Tickets cost £10 each in advance, or £12 on the door. To reserve your tickets call 0121 454 1799.
If you are looking for a girl’s night out that includes pampering and indulgence for you and your female friends, with manicures, pedicures, reflexology, massages and makeovers by Body Shop, Lancôme and Arbonne Skin Care, then head for The Lunar Suite at Radisson SAS Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday 30th October between 5.00pm and 9.00pm. How about some retail therapy, with clothes, lingerie, perfume, accessories, make-up and lifestyle advice? Or watch a Selfridges fashion show, salsa and belly dancing displays, and enjoy food and wine.
Heart Research UK in the Midlands would like to invite you and your friends and colleagues to the first annual Love Your Heart Event. Tickets cost £10 each in advance, or £12 on the door. To reserve your tickets call 0121 454 1799.
Monday 13 October 2008
Alternative Hair Show
The Alternative Hair Show will take place this Sunday, 19th October, 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The show is dedicated to raise money for Leukamia Research. For more details and to buy tickets, see the Alternative Hair Show website
The Alternative Hair Show will take place this Sunday, 19th October, 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The show is dedicated to raise money for Leukamia Research. For more details and to buy tickets, see the Alternative Hair Show website
Friday 10 October 2008
Online Library Catalogue
Just a reminder that we have a Library online catalogue, which enables you to do things like renewing/reserving books and accessing your reading lists. It also has links to guides to services plus plenty of useful information. Newly added is a Library floor map of Summer Row Library, so if you are having difficulty finding your way round, or finding the location of books this might be just what you need.
You can find the online catalogue via any PC with Internet access using the College webpage, Blackboard (from the 'Library' tab), from the 'Useful Web Links' on this blog or for the really easy option click here
Just a reminder that we have a Library online catalogue, which enables you to do things like renewing/reserving books and accessing your reading lists. It also has links to guides to services plus plenty of useful information. Newly added is a Library floor map of Summer Row Library, so if you are having difficulty finding your way round, or finding the location of books this might be just what you need.
You can find the online catalogue via any PC with Internet access using the College webpage, Blackboard (from the 'Library' tab), from the 'Useful Web Links' on this blog or for the really easy option click here
Thursday 9 October 2008
Want Help To Stop Smoking?
If any student or member of staff would like to give up smoking, here is your chance. If you go to Richmond House Cafe on Monday 13th October between 11.00 - 14.00 there will be help, advice and support available.
You might also want to have a look at the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) site for more information about the harmful effects of smoking and how to stop.
If any student or member of staff would like to give up smoking, here is your chance. If you go to Richmond House Cafe on Monday 13th October between 11.00 - 14.00 there will be help, advice and support available.
You might also want to have a look at the ASH (Action on Smoking and Health) site for more information about the harmful effects of smoking and how to stop.
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Positive Health Magazine
From this month, October, print copies of Positive Health will no longer be published. However, you will be able to access it online at www.positivehealth.com. Just click on the link to read the current issue, October 2008. Back issues of the print version will still be available in the Library.
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