Hair and Beauty Students at Newbury College have been putting their skills and talents to good use in order to help raise money for West Berkshire Mencap.The Hairdressing and beauty students cut, styled and sculptured a range of hair and beauty styles for the West Berkshire Mencap Fashion Show, which took place at the Chequers Hotel at the end of May.  The glamorous show which featured belly-dancing and a raffle was organised in conjunction with Sainsbury's store in Newbury.  The shop's staff also joined in the fashion show which featured the latest designs from Sainsbury's TU clothing range. 

West Berkshire Mencap exists to provide high quality services for people with learning disabilities, their families, carers and professionals. Christine Copeland, Carers Champion from Mencap was really grateful for the students' hard work and said, "The models looked and felt beautiful and they really appreciated being pampered by the students. The show itself was a fantastic success, with everyone enjoying the occasion."

Hairdressing Lecturer for the College, Katrina Stedman was really pleased with the work of her students and said, "The charity event was a great thing for learners to be involved in and they all worked really hard.  The event will also be part of the Learners' 'Team Work' unit, which goes towards their final grade".

For more information on the fundraiser or information on Newbury College's Hair and Beauty courses offered please call us on 01635 845000 or visit our website at www.newbury-college.ac.uk.  The College offers a wide range of full and part time courses along with a large selection of professional courses. To find out more come along to our next Open Day on Saturday 16 June 2012; 10am to 1pm, at our Monks Lane Campus.