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The Queen’s official birthday, the second Saturday in June, is typically celebrated with the Trooping the Colour military parade. The ceremony has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The last time the event was called off was in 1955, when a national rail strike occurred. On Saturday, June 13, a “small, brief...

Learners and staff at the MPCT have run over 43,139 miles in 19 days during a ‘race around the world’ charity challenge. MPCT decided to run an original distance of 24,860 MILES (in 19 days) in an attempt to lap an accumulative mileage of the earth, which is just short of 25,000 miles. The college...

This week has seen the first detailed stages of the collaboration between MPCT and the Royal Navy begin with the virtual briefings taking place to the Command team of the Royal Navy’s recruiting personnel. Our CEO Huw Lewis and Captain Pete Viney, who heads up the Royal Navy’s recruiting capability set the scene to over...

Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates in a number of different ways. Across the globe, various events are held during this special month as a way of recognising the influence LGBT people have had around the world. Why was June chosen? Because it is when the Stonewall Riots took place,...

MPCT is delighted with the response we have had from many of you regarding MPCT Race Around the World for the NHS. So many of you have worked hard to raise money and complete the miles we need to get around the world. We are now on the final stage of this event and we...

Here is a great approach to  Mental Health Awareness Week by BBC’s Newsround. They spoke to Youtuber DanTDM, TikTok’s Surfaceldn, Sebbyjon, and Monty Keates and loads of other celebs about why it’s important to express your emotions with others.  Whether you’re male or female, talking about your feelings is important – especially if those feelings are...

MPCT supports Mental Health Awareness Week. The week takes place from the 18-24 May and this year’s theme is kindness. Approximately 1 in 6 people in the UK experience difficulties with their mental health. Kindness is especially important at this current time whilst the world is coping with the coronavirus outbreak. The virus is not only having...

MPCT understands how NHS staff and volunteers are doing amazing work right now in caring for COVID-19 patients. Together, we want to show our respect and gratitude as they work tirelessly in the face of the virus. It’s our turn to make sure we look after them, to ensure they can keep doing their vital...

Today we will kick off Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May)  focusing on the power and potential of kindness. Why kindness?   The Mental Health Foundations has chosen kindness because of its singular ability to unlock our shared humanity. Kindness strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity. It is a cornerstone of our individual and collective mental...