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Time is running out for the old £1 coins! There’s just one week left to spend your old £1 coins. From 16 October the old, round £1 coins will no longer be legal tender as it is fully replaced by the 12-sided version. Shops will have the right to refuse the old version of the coin from this date, however most banks and Post Office counters will... Posted: 10 October 2017 at 2:02 pm by Alison German

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Facebook Interview Tips Roundup – September/October 2017 Join our Facebook page to be the first to hear our latest tips and advice! Interview Tips Attending interviews never seem to get any easier, no matter how many you go to. But this is the opportunity to show the employer what you have to offer, and demonstrate how your skills and experience match the role advertised.... Posted: 5 October 2017 at 1:39 pm by Alison German

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Health and Fitness Tips of the Month: October Stoptober Did you know smoking is the biggest cause of death and illness in the UK? 1 cigarette contains around 4800 chemicals; only 69 are known. Smoking can cause unrepairable damage to our lungs which make it harder for smokers to breathe. Passive smoking is dangerous because although you can’t see the smoke the chemicals... Posted: 5 October 2017 at 1:32 pm by Alison German

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E&D Competition of the Month: World Food Day (16 October) This month’s prize competition topic is World Food Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, is an annual worldwide day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. The focus of the day is to promote food as a basic and fundamental human right,... Posted: 2 October 2017 at 8:33 am by Alison German

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European Day of Languages (26 September) – Broaden your horizons, learn a language! Learning a new language takes time and commitment, but offers a rewarding set of advantages to your mental health. Studies show that bilingualism improves memory, organisational skills and performance in other academic areas. The process of learning a new language can also help you to understand your own native language in more depth. Why not take on... Posted: 26 September 2017 at 8:00 am by Alison German

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World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – Help us raise money on Monday 25 September! Each year, the world’s biggest coffee morning raises vital money for Macmillan Cancer Support to help people and their families who are facing cancer. Almost everyone will have been affected by cancer – either on a person basis, or via a family member, friend or colleague. Last year alone £29.5 million was raised across the... Posted: 21 September 2017 at 9:33 am by Alison German

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How to disagree without being disagreeable… Having disagreements with co-workers is a common part of working life. Heated debates are inevitable when you have many different voices at the table, who each look at the world from a different perspective. But having a disagreement with someone is no excuse to abandon politeness and respect. Refusing to look at something from another... Posted: 21 September 2017 at 9:00 am by Alison German

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Health and Fitness Tips of the Month: September Forgiveness When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices. You can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened and focus on moving forward. It’s easy to hold onto resentment, but studies show that forgiveness can lead to a range of health benefits. These include healthier relationships,... Posted: 13 September 2017 at 10:06 am by Alison German

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Grammar Day (4 March) – How an English Functional Skills qualification could transform your life! Today is Grammar Day! Roughly 12 percent of the world’s population is considered functionally illiterate, with only basic or below average literacy levels in their native languages. What’s more – 781 million people worldwide cannot read or write at all, including 126 million youth.* Functional illiteracy is not just a problem limited to developing nations.... Posted: 8 September 2017 at 9:00 am by Alison German

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International Day of Charity (5 September) – 5 ways to make a difference without donating money International Day of Charity is the natural day to think about how we can support people who are less fortunate. Donating to charity is the most immediate way to help improve life for others, but not everyone has the money to spend. The good news is that money isn’t the only way you can make... Posted: 5 September 2017 at 8:00 am by Alison German

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