A group of first year BTEC Public Service students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) are facing the greatest challenge of their lives.
As part of their latest module the students have been tasked with organising charity events, resulting in them climbing to the 3,560ft summit of Snowdon on Friday 6 May.
As if facing the daunting climb wasn’t enough, the energetic students decided that they should, along with the lecturers, attempt the climb dressed as superheroes! Lecturers Ron Morley and Rob Hadnum have elected themselves as Batman and Robin and a whole host of superheroes are expected on the day.
The group are raising money for the Leek based Sandally Education and Development Scheme (S.E.N.D.S), who help the lives of children in a tiny village in Gambia.
The charity assists with and provides school equipment, building of toilet blocks and library equipment. The latest project, which the students are raising money for, is building accommodation blocks for the teachers. The teachers are essential in providing an education for the children of Sandally.
The BTEC Public Services course at NULC prepares students for careers in the Uniformed Public Services such as the Emergency Services, Armed Forces, the Prison Service and many more.
The climb forms part of Charity Week which the Public Services students have organised. Students have also organised a car wash at Newcastle Fire Station on Tuesday 10 May, rowathon at The Gordon Banks Sports Centre on Tuesday 10 May, a music gig at The Old Brown Jug on Wednesday 11 May and a raffle.
To find out more about Public Services courses call 01782 254254, email info@nulc.ac.uk or visit www.nulc.ac.uk.
To donate to the charity please contact Public Services Lecturer Rob Hadnum at Newcastle-under-Lyme College
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