The Morpeth branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is thriving in its new home at Northumberland College. The group moved its activities and ponies to the industry-leading Equine Centre at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus in 2023, and, following a transition period to ensure a smooth relocation from its previous premises, Morpeth … Continued
Northumberland College student Lucy Whitehead has reached the Grand Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year competition. Lucy, who is working as a Horticulture and Landscape Apprentice with England Heritage while studying at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, won the Northern Regionals at RHS Harlow Carr earlier this year where she scored the highest … Continued
Northumberland College student Frances Currie showed she was a cut above in a recent inter-college barbering competition. The event, held at Sunderland College’s City Campus, was designed to prepare salon professionals students for the upcoming AHT heats and finals with aspiring barbers going head-to-head in a series of challenges. Throughout the competition the campus’ salons … 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
Floristry students at Northumberland College have been spreading joy by making bouquets of vibrant flowers to surprise local residents. Every year, florists and flower lovers dedicate one day to making strangers happy by leaving bouquets in a public place to be found by passers-by with a message added asking the lucky recipients to take the … Continued
We’re back at Kirkley Hall Zoo for more virtual animal antics! Learn more about the zoo’s tortoises with Emma who shares some tips on how to look after your own at home!
Floristry students at Northumberland College have created bouquets of vibrant flowers, bringing cheer to Northumberland residents. The ‘Lonely Bouquet’ is a movement that was developed by Fleuropean, a small, organically run flower garden located in the Belgian countryside, and is dedicated to ‘spreading happiness and smiles, one flower at a time.’ The Level 2 Diploma and … Continued
A group of current and past veterinary nursing students from Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus got an insight into much bigger animals than usual on a recent trip to South Africa. The trip to Welgevonden Game Reserve Research Team in Waterberg, South Africa, consisted of a group of six veterinary nurses, tutor Stacey Bullock and … Continued
