Learner Calendar
Upcoming student events
Fri 01 Nov
Movember - Men’s Health Awareness Month
Friday 01 November 2024 - Saturday 30 November 2024
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
Mon 02 Dec
Learning Disability Week
Monday 02 December 2024 - Friday 06 December 2024
Learning Disability Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and understanding about learning disabilities, advocating for inclusion, and promoting positive change in support of individuals facing learning challenges.
Mon 02 Dec
Money Matters
Monday 02 December 2024 - Friday 06 December 2024
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
Tue 03 Dec
International day of Person’s with Disabilities
Tuesday 03 December 2024
International day of Persons with Disabilities: Inclusion and Awareness - Group Tutorial Resources
https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities
Fri 06 Dec
Welsh Language Rights Day
Friday 06 December 2024
This is an opportunity for public organisations, specifically the Grŵp’s learners, to promote Welsh language services.
Cards that state the learners’ Welsh Language rights will be on the screens around the Colleges, as well as various videos by our Ambassadors. Follow Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Branch on our social media to receive more information about the day, and to learn how the Welsh language can be of an advantage to you.
Let us know how you use your Welsh everyday. #MaeGenIHawl
Send us a message on colegcymraeg@gllm.ac.uk or follow us on Twitter @SCGLlM or Instagram @cangengllm.
Mon 09 Dec
Cross Grŵp Student Union Charity Events
Monday 09 December 2024 - Friday 13 December 2024
Thu 12 Dec
Christmas Jumper Day
Thursday 12 December 2024
Mon 06 Jan
Wellbeing Week - Stay Safe
Monday 06 January 2025 - Friday 10 January 2025
Mon 20 Jan
Big Energy Saving Week
Monday 20 January 2025 - Friday 24 January 2025
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.
Mon 20 Jan
World Religion Day
Monday 20 January 2025
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.
Fri 24 Jan
Santes Dwynwen Day
Friday 24 January 2025
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 25 Jan
"Brit Challenge"
Saturday 25 January 2025 - Tuesday 25 March 2025
Mon 27 Jan
Holocaust Memorial Day
Monday 27 January 2025
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.
Fri 31 Jan
6 Nations Championship - Rugby
Friday 31 January 2025, 00:01 - Saturday 15 March 2025
Sat 01 Feb
Time to Talk
Saturday 01 February 2025
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....
Sat 01 Feb
LGBTQ+ History Month
Saturday 01 February 2025 - Saturday 01 March 2025
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.
Mon 03 Feb
World Hijab Day
Monday 03 February 2025
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/
Mon 03 Feb
Wellbeing week- Time to talk
Monday 03 February 2025 - Friday 07 February 2025
Coleg Llandrillo Pottery Painting
Coleg Meirion Dwyfor Pottery Painting
Good Mental Health for all -
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Fri 07 Feb
Welsh Language Music Day
Friday 07 February 2025
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.
Tue 11 Feb
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 11 February 2025
The aim of Safer Internet Day is to inspire a UK wide conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.
Please see below some resources that you might find useful:
- Book holidays and travel online safely.
- Using mobile devices and apps safely
For more information please visit https://hwb.gov.wales/zones/keeping-safe-online
Tue 11 Feb
Women and Girls in Science Day
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Women and Girls in Science Day - Group Tutorial Resources
https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day/
Sat 01 Mar
Dydd Gwyl Dewi - St. David's Day
Saturday 01 March 2025
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:
Mon 03 Mar
Zero Discrimination Day
Monday 03 March 2025
Understanding the importance of Zero Discrimination Day - Group Tutorial Resources
Thu 06 Mar
World Book Day
Thursday 06 March 2025
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 07 Mar
International Women's Day
Friday 07 March 2025
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
Mon 17 Mar
Future options, Employability & Progressions
Monday 17 March 2025 - Friday 21 March 2025
Mon 17 Mar