Register to Vote

Wednesday 5 February 2014 marks Britain’s first Voter Registration Day designed to ensure that young people of 16 and over are registered to vote when they become eligible (currently 18) to do so.

It is to be an annual event. (5 February in 1833 marked the first sitting of the reformed House of Commons produced by the changes made to voting laws by 1832 Reform Act, which was the first in a series of extensions of the voting rights culminating in 1918 and 1928 with the granting of the vote to all men and all women over 21; the age was lowered to 18 in 1969.)  Like the later changes, the 1832 Reform Act was partly the result of people protesting for the right to vote – something that we should never forget; the democratic system we’ve lived in throughout our lives was a distant and cherished goal of men and women without political rights in Britain even in the comparatively recent past. Not to ensure you’re registered or not to vote is to undervalue democracy- just think of the alternatives.

Anyone aged 16 and over can fill in the registration forms which will be available in the LRC and on the Bite the Ballot website and we encourage you all to do so.

If you want more information about this new initiative, please check out the official Bite the Ballot website.

Open As Normal

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We have had a few people ask what our opening hours are during mock exam week - well they are the same as usual.  So don't worry we won't be closing early and you can still visit the LRC until 5.15pm today (Tuesday) and Thursday.  Until 4.30pm on Wednesday and 3.00pm on Friday.

Good luck everyone with your mock exams, we hope they are going well!!

New Term, New Print Credit and New Display

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Happy New Year everyone and welcome back to the new term. 

Normal opening hours in the LRC have resumed, with opening at 8.15am every morning and a late closing at 5.15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, which I'm sure you will all be needing on the run up to the mock exams!!

You should all have noticed as well that everyone received a £10 print credit top up at the start of term.  Please be careful what you print and only print what you need as this credit needs to last you the full term.  However, don't despair if you do need further credit, you can still purchase some from the LRC.

And finally, look out for new displays in the LRC.  Next week you will find a display on World Religion Day which takes place on the 19th January 2014.  World Religion Day aims to increase understanding of all different religions and you will find a variety of books available on the display about many different religions.

LRC Closed for Xmas

As we approach the end of term and the start of the festive period - just a quick note to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2014!!

I'm sure you will want to relax over the holidays, but there's always time for a little studying, so make sure you get any resources you are going to need by Friday.

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The LRC will be closing at 11.45am this Friday (20th December) and then will be closed for the duration of the holiday period - re-opening at 8.15am on the 6th January 2014.

It's been a hectic, but enjoyable term and we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Shiny New Desk

Our shiny new enquiry/reception desk is here at last!!  It has been a long time coming and we thank you all for your patience during this first term. 

Please come in and check out this new facility which we hope you find more accessible and easy to use.

LRC Closed This Friday

The LRC is having a bit of a makeover in the form of a brand new shiny reception desk!  In order for this to be installed however, we need to close the LRC for a short period of time.

Therefore the LRC will be closing at 3.10pm on Thursday (12th December).  We will then be closed ALL DAY on Friday 13th December.

There is no teaching on Friday anyway so we hope this will not cause you too much inconvenience.

So, please remember if you need any resources for the weekend to make sure you borrow them tomorrow afternoon.

And we look forward to welcoming you back into the LRC bright and early on Monday!!

Lots of Displays

The LRC currently has three different displays running, that we encourage you to take a look at.....

The Road - this display gives you more information about the College production that is taking place this week (11th and 12th December), along with useful resources related to this period of time as well a number of texts relating to careers in acting/performing arts.

Healthy Lifestyle Week - this display links in with the events taking place during lunchtimes this week, including Zumba, Gymnastics, Cardio Tennis and free health checks.  This display also points out a number of useful resources that can help you be more healthy.

And last, but by no means least....

Globalisation Week - this display links to current topics in Sociology and provides access to a number of useful resources that are of particular use to Sociology students, but also other areas too.

Please take the time to check out all the useful material being displayed that can help you with your studies!