TOWIE’s Gemma Collins gives words of encouragement to Bedford students during lockdown

The GC and Karl Kennedy from Neighbours set out to inspire others
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Students at The Bedford College Group have been sent inspirational messages from celebrities encouraging them to keep working hard during the lockdown.

Stars including TOWIE’s Gemma Collins, Neighbours actor Alan Fletcher, Queen Bee of Goggle Box Sandra Martin, paralympic swimmer Jack Bridge and drag queen Davina de Campo, the stars have been posting special videos on the Students Union Instagram @live_bcgsu

The connections were made by the college's Student Services team which has been maintaining links with students throughout the campus closures.

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Will Sparrow, of Student Services, said: "Even though our students are not here in class, we have been staying in touch, supporting and advising them about what will be happening here at The Bedford College Group."

Questions range from issues on progression from their course to another, UCAS application / clearing advice, SFE applications, bursary and other financial support packages or general careers advice.

Naj Mistry said: “We have made changes to support students who may have experienced changes in their home or financial circumstances during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and are now wondering what the future holds for them. But rest assured we are all here to help.”