Kind-hearted Northumberland College students organised a charity walk with a difference to raise much-needed cash for the region’s most vulnerable children. Ashleigh Robson and Holly Warnaby, who are studying Animal Management at Kirkley Hall Campus, led two of Northumberland College Zoo’s donkeys for a leisurely walk around the picturesque grounds to collect donations for Cash … Continued
A leading house builder has strengthened its relationship with Northumberland College through a donation of 10,000 bricks to support the training and assessment of the next generation of construction professionals. The special delivery was welcomed last week by college Principal Gary Potts in the company of Northumberland County Councillor Wojciech Ploszaj, Portfolio Holder for Business, … Continued
Northumberland College Higher Education students joined their fellow graduates from the University of Cumbria for a celebration of their academic achievements. Hundreds of graduands from a wide range of subjects including 20 students from BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families, FdA Working with Children and Families and FdA Counselling taught at the college’s Ashington … Continued
The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police was guest of honour at a memorable graduation ceremony as Northumberland College recently celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students. Winton Keenen QPM gave an inspiring and motivating speech to the 40-plus graduands who were presented with diplomas from a wide range of courses at Kirkley Hall Campus, … Continued
Northumberland College has confirmed its new Ashington Campus will be a ground-breaking ‘Gen Zero’ development – designed to be as close as possible to carbon neutral in both construction and operation. Earlier this year Education Partnership North East (EPNE) revealed it was purchasing a tract of land for Northumberland College on the Wansbeck Business Park … Continued
A Northumberland College engineering apprentice’s passion for work and skills development has been recognised by Britain’s leading manufacturing organisation. Josh Harrison, who is studying an Engineering Technician apprenticeship at Ashington Campus while working at Blyth-based Universal Wolf, was named runner-up in the ‘Rising Star’ category of the North East, Yorkshire and Humberside Make UK Manufacturing … Continued
Northumberland College Zoo is offering families the opportunity to get into the festive spirit with festive, fun-filled, family day outs during December. While Santa Claus is busy in the North Pole join the elf team at Northumberland College Zoo for a tour and help to deliver some festive food presents to the zoo’s many species … Continued
Northumberland College staff and students volunteered at this year’s Kielder Marathon and helped ensure the event was a huge success. The 14-strong team worked alongside Events of the North staff, and were tasked with vital roles such as organising equipment, clothing and bicycles for transport, stewarding, water distribution and athlete welfare. Despite the poor weather … Continued
A wallaby that caught the nation’s attention after being spotted hopping around a Gateshead village has been given a ‘forever home’ at Northumberland College Zoo. The marsupial, which appeared on national television, had been sighted numerous times on the streets of Chopwell over the past few weeks, surprising residents. Concerned about its welfare, the local … Continued
