Learner Calendar Archive
Past student events
Mon 11 Sep
Bangor campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Menai, Bangor
Monday 11 September 2023, 09:30
FE and HE learners. Located in Friars Hall
Mon 11 Sep
Llangefni campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Menai, Llangefni
Monday 11 September 2023, 13:00
FE learners at Costa.
Wed 13 Sep
Rhos-on-Sea campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea
Wednesday 13 September 2023, 12:00
FE and HE learners. Located in the Student lounge.
Thu 14 Sep
Rhyl campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl
Thursday 14 September 2023, 12:00
FE learners at the main reception.
Fri 15 Sep
Rhos-on-Sea campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Llandrillo, Rhos-on-Sea
Friday 15 September 2023, 12:00
FE and HE learners. Located in the Student lounge.
Mon 18 Sep
Talk Don’t Walk
Monday 18 September 2023
Mon 18 Sep
Parc Menai campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Menai, Parc Menai (Art and Design)
Monday 18 September 2023, 10:00
FE and HE students at the exhibition area in Parc Menai.
Mon 18 Sep
Glynllifon Fresher Fair
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Glynllifon
Monday 18 September 2023, 13:30
FE learners at the main reception.
Tue 19 Sep
Dolgellau campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau
Tuesday 19 September 2023, 10:00
FE and HE learners. Located in the main hall.
Wed 20 Sep
Pwllheli campus Fresher Fair
- Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Pwllheli
Wednesday 20 September 2023, 10:00
FE learners at the main reception.
Thu 21 Sep
International Day of Peace
Thursday 21 September 2023
Mon 09 Oct
Wellbeing Week - active & healthy
Monday 09 October 2023 - Friday 13 October 2023
Tue 10 Oct
World Mental Health Day
Tuesday 10 October 2023
World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. It can also help raise awareness about mental health conditions and what support is available.
- Click here to find out how college can support your mental health and wellbeing
- Click here for a range of agencies that can support your mental health and wellbeing
- Mind A-Z of Mental Health
- myf.cymru is a new bilingual mental health and wellbeing resource aimed at Welsh Speaking higher education students studying in Wales and beyond.
- Activate your Life: this free course is designed to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. Feeling worried or anxious can have a big impact on your health and for some people life can be particularly difficult
Wed 18 Oct
International Pronouns Day
Wednesday 18 October 2023 - Thursday 19 October 2023
Fri 20 Oct
Show Racism the Red Card Day
Friday 20 October 2023
Show Racism the Red Card Day!
Let's stand together against discrimination, racism, and inequality. It's time to kick hatred out of the game!
#ShowRacismTheRedCard #EndRacism #UnityInDiversity
Wed 01 Nov
Movember - Men’s Health Awareness Month
Wednesday 01 November 2023 - Thursday 30 November 2023
Below are a range of websites in relation to Men's Health. Reach out now.
- Movember - Men's health awareness month: join the campaign! Or click on this link to access information on men's mental health, prostate and testicular cancer, and a range of other health and wellbeing information.
- iCAN North Wales - lists a range of services locally and nationally to supports men's mental health, including links to Men's Sheds.
- Men and mental health - information from the Mental Health Foundation
- Men and mental health - information in Welsh from Meddwl
- Testicular cancer self-checks - it is important to carry out regular checks.
- Prostate cancer UK - information, and a risk checker
Sun 12 Nov
Inter Faith Week
Sunday 12 November 2023 - Sunday 19 November 2023
Exploring Interfaith Stories and Personal Reflection - Group Tutorial Resources
Mon 13 Nov
Reach Out, Anti Bullying Week, (Peer on Peer Harassment)
Monday 13 November 2023 - Friday 17 November 2023
Peer on Peer Sexual Harassment - Group Tutorial Resources
Odd Socks Day - Monday 13th November.
Anti-Bullying Week: the UK theme this year is 'reach out'. Bullying and harassment affects millions of lives and can leave us feeling hopeless. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If we challenge it, we can change it. And it starts by reaching out. Whether it’s in college, at home, in the community or online, let’s reach out and show each other the support we need. Reach out to someone you trust if you need to talk. Reach out to someone you know is being bullied or harassed. Reach out and consider a new approach.
Peer-on-peer harassment is any form of physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse, and coercive control exercised between children/young people, and within their relationships (both intimate and non-intimate), friendships, and wider peer associations. Some examples of sexual harassment can include
making sexual comments, remarks, jokes either face-to face or online
lifting up skirts or taking a picture under a person’s clothing without them knowing
making nasty comments about someone’s body, gender, sexuality or looks to cause them humiliation, distress or alarm
image-based abuse, such as sharing a nude/semi-nude photo or video without the consent of the person pictured
sending unwanted sexual, explicit or pornographic photographs/videos to someone
To reach out, please contact the college Welfare Team or any of the agencies listed on the above links.
Mon 13 Nov
Trans Awareness Week
Monday 13 November 2023 - Sunday 19 November 2023
Mon 27 Nov
Brain Power
Monday 27 November 2023 - Friday 01 December 2023
Sun 03 Dec
International day of Person’s with Disabilities
Sunday 03 December 2023
International day of Persons with Disabilities: Inclusion and Awareness - Group Tutorial Resources
https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities
Mon 04 Dec
Money Matters
Monday 04 December 2023 - Friday 08 December 2023
Getting finance advice and help:
Citizens Advice: provide free, confidential, independent advice on lots of problems. This includes benefits, debt and money or legal issues.
Money Helper provides free and impartial money advice. It can help you plan and manage your finances and is set up by UK government.
Getting financial advice: this Dewis Cymru webpage has links to a range of financial advice and support
Student finance support at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai: click here to find out about the finance support available in college
TOTUM is the only student discount, proof of age ID and campus life card and platform recommended by the National Union of Students:
Free Childcare in Wales for 3 - 4 year olds: assistance for childcare costs in Wales
Thu 07 Dec
I have the right to use Welsh
Thursday 07 December 2023
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rD97ZnlAV45aasoqkPq9Z9cgrMiUq8pEAEKoCqM07kc/edit#slide=id.p
Mon 11 Dec
Cross Grŵp Student Union Charity Events
Monday 11 December 2023 - Friday 15 December 2023
Mon 08 Jan
Wellbeing week- Time to talk
Monday 08 January 2024 - Friday 12 January 2024
Coleg Llandrillo Pottery Painting
Coleg Meirion Dwyfor Pottery Painting
Good Mental Health for all -
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Mon 15 Jan
World Religion Day
Monday 15 January 2024
Exploring World Religion Stories and Personal Reflection - Group Tutorial Resources
World Religion Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in January every year and is a reminder of the need for harmony and understanding between religions and faith systems.
Wed 17 Jan
Big Energy Saving Week
Wednesday 17 January 2024 - Tuesday 23 January 2024
https://www.citizensadvice.org...
What is Big Energy Saving Week 2024?
Big Energy Saving Week 2024 is a week-long initiative that focuses on empowering people to take control of their energy consumption and make informed decisions about energy usage. It provides guidance on how to reduce energy waste, improve home insulation, and access financial support for energy bills.
How to Get Involved in Big Energy Saving Week 2024?
- Spread the Word: Share energy-saving tips and information with friends and family to help them save money on their energy bills too.
- Access Financial Support: Check if you are eligible for government grants or financial assistance programs to help with energy bills, especially if you are on a low income.
- Switch off lights
- Keep doors closed to keep the heat in
- Unplug unused devices
- Turn off standby appliances.
Thu 25 Jan
Santes Dwynwen Day
Thursday 25 January 2024
Celebrate Diwrnod Santes Dwynwen with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
- Romantic' biscuits – Coleg Llandrillo / Friars / Dolgellau
- Hair and Beauty Sessions - Friars / Dolgellau
- Love songs playlist
- Love for Wales - ILS Dolgellau / Glynllifon
- Videos on Instagram / Twitter by our Ambassadors.
Sat 27 Jan
Holocaust Memorial Day
Saturday 27 January 2024
Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) takes place on 27 January each year and is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust, under Nazi Persecution and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Thu 01 Feb
Time to Talk
Thursday 01 February 2024
On Time to Talk Day we ask everyone in Wales to have a conversation about mental health. The day is all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. We all have mental health, by talking about it we can support ourselves and others.
Please visit the following links for support.
https://www.timetochangewales....
Thu 01 Feb
LGBTQ+ History Month
Thursday 01 February 2024 - Thursday 29 February 2024
The overall aim of LGBT+ History month is to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public.
This is done by:
- Increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT+”) people, their history, lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational and other institutions, and the wider community;
- Raising awareness and advancing education on matters affecting the LGBT+ community;
- Working to make educational and other institutions safe spaces for all LGBT+ communities; and
- Promoting the welfare of LGBT+ people, by ensuring that the education system recognises and enables LGBT+ people to achieve their full potential, so they contribute fully to society and lead fulfilled lives, thus benefiting society as a whole.
Thu 01 Feb
World Hijab Day
Thursday 01 February 2024
World Hijab Day is an annual event that encourages women of all backgrounds to experience and understand the hijab, fostering awareness and promoting religious tolerance.
World Hijab Day - Group Tutorial Resources
https://worldhijabday.com/
Fri 02 Feb
6 Nations Championship - Rugby
Friday 02 February 2024, 00:01 - Saturday 16 March 2024
Sat 10 Feb
Welsh Language Music Day
Saturday 10 February 2024
Welsh Language Music Day celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover.
Share your favourite Welsh song.
Sun 11 Feb
Women and Girls in Science Day
Sunday 11 February 2024
Women and Girls in Science Day - Group Tutorial Resources
https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/
Mon 26 Feb
Learner Voice Conference
Monday 26 February 2024
Fri 01 Mar
Dydd Gwyl Dewi - St. David's Day
Friday 01 March 2024
There will be celebrations across all sites to celebrate St David's Day.
- There will be a live performance by Tesni Hughes at 1 o'clock in the canteen at Llangefni site.
- Wear red, white and green to celebrate the day!
Here are some additional resources to support with the celebration:
Fri 01 Mar
Zero Discrimination Day
Friday 01 March 2024
Understanding the importance of Zero Discrimination Day - Group Tutorial Resources
Thu 07 Mar
World Book Day
Thursday 07 March 2024
A day to celebrate books and reading!
- Looking for ideas on how to celebrate World Book Day? Here’s a leaflet with 80 ideas!
- Activity! How many Welsh children’s book characters can you find in this poster? Put your answers in this Google Form, the winner will be announced on Friday the 3rd of March.
Fri 08 Mar
International Women's Day
Friday 08 March 2024
International Women's Day is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for gender equality. Observed annually on March 8th, International Women's Day is a time to recognize and honor the contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society.
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
International Women's Day Banner
Fri 15 Mar
Mon 18 Mar
Future Options Week
Monday 18 March 2024 - Friday 22 March 2024
Moving On Moving Up ROADSHOW! (Rhos on Sea)
Moving On Moving Up ROADSHOW! (Llangefni)
UCAS Support
What can I do next?
Not sure that to do next? Get ideas and all the info on your options to help decide the right route for you here on the UCAS website – Website link.
Here you can book open days, find a career by exploring different pathways and seeing if university is for you.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (also known as LMI) are facts about current and future job trends.
This is important to you as Learners as this will help you keep up to date with what’s happening in the labour market and is important to anyone making career related decisions.
You should be aware of:
- What job opportunities are out there for me?
- What jobs that will be in demand in the future?
- What qualifications and skills do you need?
- How to prepare for an ever-changing job market.
There are lots of LMI tools on Careers Wales website from job information to linking your subjects to your new career.
Please visit The Careers Wales Website-LMI for more information
You can also pop in and see a member of Learner Services should require anymore support.
Sun 31 Mar
Trans Day of Visibility
Sunday 31 March 2024
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
Mon 01 Apr
National Autism Awareness Month
Monday 01 April 2024 - Tuesday 30 April 2024
Mon 08 Apr
Cross Grŵp Student Union Charity Events
Monday 08 April 2024 - Friday 12 April 2024
Mon 22 Apr
Mon 22 Apr
National Volunteering Week
Monday 22 April 2024 - Friday 26 April 2024
Mon 29 Apr
Sustainability: Net Zero
Monday 29 April 2024 - Friday 03 May 2024
What is Net-Zero?
It means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases we produce with the amount we remove from the atmosphere