Whilst we can’t all afford to keep up with every interior trend just because it’s the ‘in’ thing, many of us are changing the way we use our homes. The spaces inside need to be able to keep up. From …
Carpentry is perhaps one of the oldest and most vital trades within the construction industry. It’s no wonder the carpentry sector is worth £3.8billion alone, according to the British Woodworking Federation. It requires highly skilled craftsmen and women working with …
What’s that old saying? “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” With a little creativity and some tools, you can give almost anything a new lease of life. From charity shops to dumpster diving, you can find all sorts of …
The West Midlands has a rich history, steep with beautiful historic brick buildings that are still home to important lines of work, even today. From libraries to public courts, there are lots of brick buildings that have stood the test …
Two-thirds of those running small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms are struggling to hire bricklayers as skills shortages within the industry have hit a ‘record high’, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Coupled with the announcement that the …
Walsall College has pulled together an egg-cellent selection of goodies for local people in need this Easter. Students and staff were encouraged to donate chocolate eggs as part of a collective effort. Over 150 chocolate eggs were presented to Black …
Student artists at Walsall College have curated an exhibition to spread a message of hope and solidarity. Covid-19 The Exhibition is hosted online throughout April. It features 19 pieces of artwork by 14 international upcoming artists, giving their perspectives on …
Alice returns with another blog about what kind of food you end up eating during your breaks at Walsall College. This blog is perfect for either current students curious on where they’re skipping out on eating or upcoming students who …
Alice is a former Walsall College student who’s writing a series of blogs for students like herself. These vary from student advice, informative blogs and an insight into life beyond college. Her first blog is looking back at lockdown, exploring …
Helping hand hampers have landed on the doorsteps of clients supported by Walsall College’s BBO Bridges project. The hampers filled with food and toiletries came from Steps to Work, who are managing the project partnership. These were delivered to clients …