News Female apprentice wins FMB Coronation Cup
The FMB Coronation Cup, donated to the best first-year carpentry apprentice at Richmond Upon Thames College, was presented at a dual celebration. The college officially opened its new Brickwork Centre, part of its expansion of brick working courses, at its annual awards ceremony. Students had created an entrance arch inside a week to launch the opening of the centre. As well as brickwork, the college provides courses in plumbing, carpentry, site and bench joinery, and painting and decorating. The FMB Coronation Cup, donated by Richmond branch, went to Letitia Campous-Lennon. Vic Gardener, co-ordinator for carpentry and joinery, described Letitia as "an excellent joiner and a joy to have on the course". As well as excelling in carpentry, she has been active within the college, playing for the girls' five-a-side team. Letitia was prevented from claiming her award by a tree brought down in a storm as she journeyed to college. Also this month:   Croydon pilots Tutors in Construction    First Posted: 3 September 2004. Last modified: 3 September 2004.	Amir Dehdasht, nominated for the Willment Cup for Best First Year Student and won the Walter Lawrence Homes Cup for Best First year Plumber.
	Amanda Turvey, nominated for the Carillion Shield for Best Level 3 NVQ Student and won both the John Windsor Cup for Painting and Decorating Student Progress and Effort and the Worshipful Company of Painter - Stainers for NVQ Level 3 award.
	Gavin Windle scooped two of the biggest cups, receiving the Stan Rutter Cup for best NVQ level 2 Brick Layer and the AMEC Cup for best Bricklayer.
	Simon Johnson pictured with one of the pieces that won him the Walter Lawrence and City Trophy for the Best Second Year Carpenter and Joiner.