MORE than 60 students from various areas of study at St Helens College competed in a 5-a-side football tournament in memory of the late Jim Coffey, a much-liked and respected member of staff.

Winners of the 4th annual Jim Coffey Memorial Trophy were a team of Jaguar engineering apprentices from Waterside who triumphed 8-6 over a 'Dad's Army' side of college staff-in a gripping final at the Technology Campus, watched by Jim's widow Sheila.

The competition is now firmly established as an annual event and has proved to be a fitting memorial to Jim, himself a keen 5-a-side player.

The event was organised and refereed by engineering lecturer, Dave Pye, ably supported by Shaun Fogerty from sports studies.

IF you're an adult looking to get back into education, your first call should be to St Helens College - more than 75% of our students are adults.

You may be seeking qualifications to improve job chances; thinking of returning to study after a break; wanting to brush up on the basics; looking to upgrade your qualifications to boost promotion prospects, or preparing for a career - whatever your particular needs and aspirations are, you'll find us more than equal to the challenge. We offer more than 800 different study routes to choose from.

For adult students (over 19 years of age) we also offer a range of special programmes designed to help you enter learning at any level-like our Skills For Life and Access to Further and Higher Education programmes. You'll also have access to individual support services, which will help you make the most of your studies.

What's more, you may qualify for the Study Plus Scheme. This means that the fees for your programme are remitted and assistance with travel expenses is available. Study Plus is awarded following enrolment. It will not affect any benefit if you are unemployed.

Next Enrolment session for adults at the St Helens College will take place on Tuesday, August 17 from 2 to 8pm. Ring Freephone 0800 99 66 99 for details.

JUST a reminder that our popular GCSE English Literature course will be running from September on Thursdays from 9.15am to 12.15pm. The course will be of interest anyone who has studied GCSE English and wishes to continue with the subject, or anyone with an interest in literature. For further details contact Bev Young on 01744 623390.