Last edition of the edge before the summer

Bedford and Shuttleworth College Student Magazine

CROSS COLLEGE FOOTBALL

TOURNAMENT @

SHUTTLEWORTH COLLEGE

PICTURES INSIDE!

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Writers Block Workshop, Film Reviews, Fashion and much more!

Find out what all sites did on the day!

The Creation of Writers Block Workshop

By Connor Toseland

Everyone has a creative side right? At some point in

your life you have a shot at creating a short story or imagine some sort

of creative scene for a movie or book, it is true. For me the past three

years have been just that, I’ve tried to create scenes for stories, movies

and even a few games. But throughout that whole time there was al-

ways something missing; peers. People who had the same creative-

ness, those who wanted to make stories or scenes and put them on

paper for others to read.

Aside from family I know that it is difficult to find people who

appreciate the time and effort that has to be put into making

something out of the purest of fantasies, that is why I asked the

Student Services at Shuttleworth College if a group could be created

solely for those that want to let their creativeness grow with others that

have the same passion. Not everyone will be the same, which is a fact

of life. We all have different tastes, but we each have our own unique

opinion to give. And that is what Writers Block Workshop wants for

others to give.

With the debut of Writers Block Workshop it felt as though a small

amount of creative magic could be left with the college after I leave at

the end of this year. Being able to put something back into this

amazing place makes me realise that once you mind is set on

something, no matter what it is, that thing will always be within your

grasp.

It may have been raining but all enjoyed the cross college football tournament at Shuttleworth College! All teams played each other resulting in a Bedford v Kempston final, with the plumbers from Kempston being the overall winners. The day also saw a girls match played in the sports hall, disability and foundation students also participating in a football session, and also the chance to have a tour around animal care, including feeding the pigs! More pictures on the next page…..

Many thanks to Bedford Borough Council Sports Development Unit and Beds FA, who supported the event.

DISCOVERY : reliving films from the past by Han Quintrell

Discovery: Chaplin (15)

Long before he donned the titanium suit, Robert Downey Jr ran into quite a few

problems with the law – we all know about that. What less people know is that it was

during this time that he received his first Oscar nomination. Seriously; before everything

went a bit manic and the franchises started to devour him alive Robert Downey Jr was a

serious actor. So serious that, at just 27, he portrayed the most famous funny-man to

have ever lived.

This is one of those films that takes you on an extreme ride, packing the significant

moments of one man’s 88 years spent here into two hours and leaving you feeling as if

you’ve spent the entire time out your seat. You don’t have to have an interest in biopics

to enjoy Chaplin. You don’t have to give a single toss about old cinema. You don’t even

need to have seen an original Chaplin film. All you need is a vague awareness that he

was the guy with the ‘tash and the cane and a night of nothing to do. Trust me; I saw

Chaplin when I was eight years old and I’ve been obsessed with cinema ever since.

Still not convinced? Try this: towards the end of this film something remarkable takes

place. Chaplin, in his eighties, watches some old footage of himself in his heyday. Only,

he doesn’t – Downey’s performance was so good that instead of reshooting the famous

clips the director decided to just use the original footage. You could say it has to be seen

to be believed; only it’s very hard to notice.

Just sit back and allow your eyes to be opened to an incredible story which is largely

true (it is a movie, after all) and tremendously acted. You really won’t forget it; let’s over-

look all the rubbish people normally say and hope you take me truly when I tell you that

there’s really something here for everyone. It’s a 15 for a reason…

ON TREND -The latest affordable fashion!

Festival wear

River Island £16

Top Shop £42

Dorothy Perkins £12

One For The Boys! Tshirt, River Island - £16 Shorts, Topman - £30 Hanaiana’s, Schuh - £20

>Interested in Fashion? Want to decide what’s hot and what’s not? If you want to be involved in this section of the magazine please email mag.student@bedford.ac.uk for more information<

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Thank you to all the students from all sites who were invited to attend the Student Voice Conference 2012. This was an opportunity for students to review the year and also look forward to next year. We discussed topics such as induction, equality and diversity, safeguarding, health, tutoring and support services and how we can change these areas for next years students. The all day event included a speech from Ian Pryce, College Principal, discussions, interactive voting and a free lunch! If you are interested in becoming part of the Student Voice Group for next year, then please email Lucy: lfelton@bedford.ac.uk.

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THE STUDENT WELLBEING

ZONE Bedford College

NEED ADVICE on Sexual health, giving up smoking or drugs and information about alcohol? the Student Services team are here to support you! We have drop - ins at Yourspace (the common room building) Monday - Friday Brook contraception and sexual health clinic (and free Chlamydia testing)

Under 25? Sign up

to the FREE NHS

C-CARD Scheme

and receive Free

Condoms and

Chlamydia Kits

anywhere showing

the C-CARD sign

above (including the

College) For more

information find

Lucy in Yourspace.

YOURSPACE - Opening Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm Fridays: 8:30am - 3pm

These times maybe subject to change

Thursday lunchtime.

The Team:

Student Contributors: Connor Toseland Han Quintrell Students who attend both the Student Voice Conference and Football Tournament

Additional thanks to Student Services >If you want to get involved in the student magazine project please email mag.student@bedford.ac.uk for

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Shuttleworth Student Wellbeing

Drop into Student Services between 9am – 5pm For Information on sexual health, mental health,

enrichment and sporting activities.

We also have a free condom distribution scheme, help with drugs and alcohol and support to stop you smoking.