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 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
Animal Care students explored the benefits of work experience and volunteering during a recent industry talk with local experts. Northumberland College alumni Hazell Bell from Pets Corner and Urban Green’s Jo Ellis visit Kirkley Hall Campus to showcase the various opportunities on offer to students who will be undertaking placements with employers as part of … Continued
Northumberland College Zoo is playing a vital role in conservation by helping protect and rebuild the populations of endangered animals across the globe. The zoo’s dedicated team of keepers have been chosen to manage the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) for its goeldi’s monkeys, classified as a vulnerable species due to the deforestation of their … Continued
A Northumberland College Animal Management student’s academic achievements and stand-out contribution to her local community has received national recognition. Sophia Williams, who is studying an Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, won the Lord Glenamara Pupil Technical Award after being praised by lecturers for her dedication to her studies … Continued
Northumberland College’s bespoke Equine Centre at Kirkley Hall has been shortlisted in the Commercial Development category at the Insider Media North East Property Awards. Part of a multi-million-pound regeneration project managed by real estate consultants Hollis, the recently completed Centre boasts an international-standard indoor arena to host equestrian events; a stable block, tack rooms, wash area, drying room, horse walker and show jumps available for hire to local riding clubs; as well as a … Continued
A significant investment in state-of-the-art equine facilities at Northumberland College will further position the specialist further education college as a centre of excellence for equine education. The bespoke equine centre at its Kirkley Hall campus in Ponteland, which is currently under construction, will house stable block accommodation, tack room, international-standard 38 by 48 metre square indoor arena with viewing gallery, schooling field and paddock. A newly constructed education hub will also accommodate the delivery of equine management skills such as farriery, dentistry and … Continued
A popular Northumberland zoo will reopen its doors to the public this weekend with a new name and animals among a host of exciting changes awaiting visitors. Northumberland College Zoo, set in acres of beautiful countryside within the college’s specialist animal management, land-based and outdoor campus at Kirkley Hall, has been closed for the past … Continued
Students and staff at Kirkley Hall Campus are celebrating an outstanding 100% pass rate in equine exams for the third year running. All 23 Equine Management students gained a pass, merit or distinction in their spring technical diploma and technical certificate exams, with all passing at the first attempt. The college’s Animal Management courses also achieved an incredible 100% … Continued
