IMPORTANT MESSAGE:In temperatures soaring across Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) are urging residents not to swim or jump into open water.Even strong swimmers can suffer cold water shock, which can kill in just 60 seconds, and underwater currents or hidden hazards could drag you under.Stay safe - stay out of open waters.

Our animals have been cooling off with some tasty ice lollies - and they’re loving every minute of it!Want to see more of this? Head down to our Middleton campus TOMORROW for our Community Fun day, 11am-3pm.Bring your friends and family for a day full of fun, activities, and the chance to meet our furry friends. You won’t want to miss it!

We understand a family day out can be expensive, but not at our FREE Community Fun Day!We’ve got so much planned, including animal interaction sessions, VR demos, sports activities, samba dancing, face painting, arts & crafts, and much, much more!It’s free, it’s fun, it’s TOMORROW - 11am-3pm. See you there!

Heading to our Community Fun Day tomorrow? Here’s a few handy reminders for the day:The no.17 bus will take you to the top of the drive at our Middleton campus!Parking is limited, but overflow parking is available courtesy of our friends at Cardinal Langley RC High School.Photographer Liz Henson will also be out and about capturing the fun - be sure to give her a wave (or say ‘cheese’) if you see her!It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day - see you there!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Community Fun Day!It’s been such a wonderful day and we’ve loved welcoming you to our extraordinary Middleton Campus.A special thanks to the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Janet Emsley, and the team from Roch Valley Radio for an afternoon of wall-to-wall fun.Here’s just a few of the pictures – we’ll be posting many more in the days to come!

Absolutely blown away by the incredible talent on display at our End of Year Art Show!We're so proud of all of our Art & Design learners. Your dedication throughout the year has been truly inspiring.Do you want to be part of this? Our Art & Design courses will prepare you for a career in the exciting world of creative industries. Click the link in our bio for more information and to apply now!

Happy Public Service Day! Today, we honour the unsung heroes who dedicate their lives to supporting others — from nurses to care workers, social workers to healthcare assistants and many more! Are you inspired by those who put others first? - Now’s your chance to join them and build a meaningful career in health and social care.Whether you're finishing college, already working in the sector, or considering a career change, the Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care at Hopwood Hall College, starting this September, is designed to help you take that next step.Apply now through UCAS – Course Code: HSCL5Y1FDFind out more: https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/course-detail/hnc-in-construction-management/TECL4CM1HC/#PublicServiceDay #HealthAndSocialCare #HopwoodHallCollege #StudyLocal #UCAS2025 #FutureHealthcareHeroes #FoundationDegree #NHSPathway

Our ESOL students and staff recently came together to celebrate Refugee Week 2025.This year’s theme, ‘Community as a Superpower’, was clear to see as learners shared food, clothing, crafts and henna from their cultures - creating a vibrant atmosphere at our Rochdale campus.Guests were also invited to watch a video made by our amazing ESOL learners, capturing their own stories.It was a lovely way to mark the week!