STEPS - Lancaster Alumni Magazine 2023

the early 80s or in the 2000s. Pendle is also gearing up for its 50th anniversary and is beginning to plan celebrations and reunions. Other colleges also welcome your memories, for example at Cartmel, where a staff team is writing a history of the college and village of the same name. And, a drab noticeboard at the tunnel entrance to County quad, is crying out for a revamp and your photographs will help to create a brighter welcome. You can share your images and stories with the colleges via their alumni Facebook pages. Supporting student health and well-being Events and activities across campus are supporting students with their health and well-being. Fylde’s mental health day saw 500 students from all colleges enjoy performances, food, yoga, a petting zoo and alpacas, and provided information about support available to students that need it. And, campus is now more welcoming all year round, as the colleges are holding a range of events for students that stay during the holidays. Events include trips to Windermere, craft activities, free food and film nights. Once an alumnus/ alumna… Campus is always open to alumni wishing to revisit and reminisce. On a recent visit, County alumni Edward and Amy Barr (2005) were delighted to find their names on the ‘County College Thank You tree’ which celebrates College donors. Each college receives funding through the Lancaster University Opportunity Fund to enhance the lives of students during their time at Lancaster. Discover how you can support your college through a donation to the Lancaster University Opportunity Fund, visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/giving/ opportunity-fund And, a team of Grizedale footballing alumni have recently taken part in the annual Jacques Browne Memorial Game. The match is held in memory of football B Team captain Jacques who sadly passed away shortly after graduating in 2014. His friends now return to campus each year to play the current football A team, with the alumni team playing in black. Stay in touch Whether you want to revisit campus, send in your images, or donate to one of our fundraising campaigns you can find all the information you need online on the alumni section of the Lancaster University website, visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/alumni Edward and Amy Barr (County, 2005) Jacques Browne alumni squad Grizedale fine art students Charley Burt (L) and Lauren Ferguson (R)

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