Deputy Lieutenant Visits The Sandwell Colleges For FE Big Lunch

The Sandwell Colleges were honoured by a visit from His Majesty The King’s representative, the Deputy Lieutenant Abbie Vlahakis, as they proudly hosted the FE Big Lunch to celebrate community partners. 

Residents and staff from employer partner Moundsley Hall Care Village were among the guests treated to the special lunch at Cadbury Sixth Form College – one of The Sandwell Colleges - which involved delicious lemon drizzle and cheesecakes made by students from Sandwell College’s own Cooking Club.

Students from across the colleges, including T Level Health learners who work at Moundsley Hall on placement, looked after the residents and fellow guests representing partner charities and organisations including St Basils, Kings Heath Community Centre, Space to Grow, The Sweet Project, Umbrella and West Midlands Police.

Cooking Club students were awarded with certificates by the Deputy Lieutenant for their culinary efforts.

This significant moment was a chance to give back and embrace community spirit, with friendship, food and fun and also formed part of Volunteers’ Week and the Month of Community.

CEO & Principal of The Sandwell Colleges, Lisa Capper MBE, said: “We were honoured to welcome Deputy Lieutenant Abbie Vlahakis to our FE Big Lunch, recognising the invaluable contributions of our community partners and dedicated students. This occasion was testament to our commitment to fostering community connection and celebrating the powerful partnerships and collaboration across our colleges.”

The FE Big Lunch project was launched by the West Midlands Lieutenancy to coincide with The King’s Coronation, and is now bigger and better than ever.