Students at South Birmingham College can learn how to stay safe and fit at the annual Healthy Living Event 2010.

The event will run from today (Monday February 1) until Friday February 5 at all of the College’s campuses and focuses on staying fit and having a healthy view on food and diet, as well as practical advice on managing finances, coping with debt, sexual health, volunteering opportunities and alcohol and drug advice.

The Healthy Living Event 2010 is being organised by the Students Services Division as part of the College’s commitment to the government’s ‘Every Child Matters’ agenda, which aims to support every child, whatever their background.

Eunice Kenyon-Blair, Deputy Director of Student Services at the College, said: “Research shows that the Midlands is among the unhealthiest areas of the UK and this is a major concern to us at South Birmingham College.

“We are holding the Healthy Living event to give our students the tools and information they need to stay safe, healthy and happy and make a positive contribution to society and achieve economic well-being.

“It is part of our wider commitment of enriching student’s lives outside of the classroom.”
 
The timetable of events is as follows:

Monday 1st February, Hall Green Campus, Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8ES.
 
Tuesday 2nd February, Digbeth Centre, High Street Deritend, Digbeth Birmingham B5 5SU. 12–2pm                                                                                                     

Wednesday 3rd February, Women’s Academy, Edward Road, Balsall Heath,   Birmingham B12 9LB. 12-1pm
 
Thursday 4th February, Construction Centre, Bordesley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5LB. 12–2 pm
 
Friday 5th February, Smithfield House, Digbeth High St, Digbeth 12-1pm                                                       
 
Monday 8th February – Wednesday 10th February, event to be hosted at various community venues across Birmingham 10am – 3pm daily. Please contact the college for more details.
 
For more information on courses at South Birmingham College please call 0121 694 5000 or click here.