News Archive - 2009

Carol singing Festive Fun at HCT

Charity and fun events at HCT in the run up to Christmas...
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City Taxis ‘City Taxi’ Drivers Help to Make Hereford a Safer Place

First group of taxi drivers in the County to achieve the NVQ Road Passenger Vehicle Driving...
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Health Education Day Health Education Day is a Great Success

More than 250 students and several external agencies gathered in the Events Hall at our Hereford campus...
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HCT students at St Mary's Students from HCT's Football Academy Get a Taste of the 'Big Time'

Students from HCT's Football Academy visit St Mary's, the home of Southampton FC...
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Bush Drect 'Bush Direct' Visit HCT

Animal Care students get the opportunity for 'hands-on' experience in the African bush...
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Sponsored Dog Wash HCT Supporting 'Children in Need'

Herefordshire College of Technology students have been busy fund raising for this year's Children in Need...
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Business students make their mark Business Students Make Their Mark

HCT Business students 'make their mark' in UK's largest one day enterprise competition...
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HCT students raise £200 for Concern Universal HCT Students Raise £200 for 'Concern Universal'

Childcare & Education students show support for local Herefordshire based charity...
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Graduation at Worcester Cathedral HCT Graduation Ceremony at Worcester Cathedral

Twenty two Foundation Degree in Learning Support students donned graduation gowns for the ceremony at Worcester Cathedral...
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Flavours of Herefordshire Awards Flavours of Herefordshire Awards 2009

More success for HCT catering students at this popular event...
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Bloomin marvellous news! Blooming Marvellous News!

Floristry tutor, Tina Pound wins regional heat of 'Chelsea Florist of the Year'...
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The Worlds Biggest Riding Lesson Students Rise and Trot to the Occasion!

Riding for the Disabled hold 'Worlds Biggest Riding Lesson' at the Holme Lacy campus...
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Slim Symons - 50 years service to Farriery recognised Slim Symons Receives Recognition of 50 Years of Service in the Farriery Industry

A proud day for Slim Symons, farriery tutor at the Rural Crafts Centre at the Holme Lacy campus...
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CanIRON VII CanIRON VII - The Canadian Blacksmiths Association

Blacksmithing tutor Adrian Legge, demonstrates at the Canadian Blacksmiths Association's annual conference...
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Anyone for Pumpkin? Anyone for Pumpkin?

Super-sized pumpkin provides Hospitality & Catering students with great idea for charity ...
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QAA Report Herefordshire College of Technology Praised by Higher Education Review

The College has received an outstanding report from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), the body responsible for auditing the standard of higher education provision in universities and colleges. ...
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The Welsh Super Cup Trophy Success for HCT at the Welsh International Super Cup

HCT's budding football stars have another successful year at this prestigious tournament...
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Folly Lane campus development Transformed!

The College's new £32 million campus development, set to transform post-16 education and vocational learning in Herefordshire...
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What a result! What a Result!

Two more Holme Lacy students successfully make the transition from the Hereford United Youth Team to the First Team...
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Holme Lacy Herefords win 'Most Improved' award Holme Lacy herd wins ‘Most Improved’ Award for Hereford breed

The award is presented by the EBLEX Beef Better Returns Programme, to the herd that shows the greatest genetic gain...
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Faculty of Land-Based Studies Awards Faculty of Land-Based Studies Awards

Students from the land-based sector at Holme Lacy campus celebrate their achievments with staff, family & friends.
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Students are now able to purchase their Awards photographs direct from the event photographers website - http://www.georgeburgessphotography.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=64659


Faculty of Community Studies Awards Faculty of Community Studies Awards

An evening to celebrate the success of outstanding students from the Faculty of Community Studies.
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Students are now able to purchase their Awards photographs direct from the event photographers website -
http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/allseeingeye/albums/event


Faculty of Technology Awards Faculty of Technology Awards

An evening to celebrate the success of outstanding students from the Faculty of Technology.
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Students are now able to purchase their Awards photographs direct from the event photographers website - http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/allseeingeye/albums/event


Learners with Learning Difficulties, Disabilities and Special Educational Needs AwardsLearners with Learning Difficulties, Disabilities and Special Educational Needs Awards

An evening to celebrate the achievements of Learners with Learning Difficulties, Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
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Graduation 2009 Graduation Day 2009

Over 80 students celebrate their achievement with family and friends.
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HCT and Me @ Work HCT and Me @ Work

HCT attends the Herefordshire Council's 'Me @ Work' event at the Three Counties show ground.
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Show jumping competition at Holme Lacy campus Charity Show Jumping Competition at Holme Lacy

Over £260 was raised for Birmingham Children's Hospital at Holme Lacy's Equestrian Centre.
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HCT at Three Counties Show HCT at the Three Counties Show

Report on another great year at the show for students from Blacksmithing and Farriery and from Agriculture.
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Lucy Maxwell Young Swimming Star Helped by Sports Therapy student

Sports therapy massages prove to give young swimming star the competive edge.
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Creative Crafts Exhibition Creative Crafts Exhibition 2009

This year's exhibition showed some outstanding work by students.
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Youth Achievement Awards Talented Music Students Receive Youth Achievement Awards

Two students from the BTEC National Diploma Music Technology course have received prestigious Youth Achievement Awards.
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National Diploma in Agriculture students Charity Silage Marathon raises nearly £1000

Students from the National Diploma in Agriculture course choose a novel way of raising money for charity.
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Forged leaves on a branchForging a Friendship

The Rural Crafts Centre at Holme Lacy join with blacksmiths from all over the world and contribute to the 'Tree Project'
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The HCT Soap BoxGood Clean Fun!

HCT Engineering students get on their soap box!
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Joining forces to qualifyJoining Forces to Qualify

Train to Gain proves to be great route for self-employed carpenter Lesley Kinder.
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Vicki CooperHCT Student - 'Apprentice of the Year'

HCT painting & decorating apprentice Vicki Cooper reaches Dulux Decorator final.
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Log splitter at Holme LacyLog Splitter - just what the Doctor ordered!

Forestry and Arboriculture students at Holme Lacy campus are rewarded with log splitter for their efforts.
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Yeovil v Hereford UnitedHCT Football Academy Stars Reunite

Hereford United's away fixture at Yeovil Town reunites 3 former HCT Football Academy stars.
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Public Services trip to ScotlandScotland - Land of the Brave!

A week in the Scottish Highlands tests Public Services students.
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Cross country at Holme LacyHerefordshire College of Technology’s Equestrian Centre gets accolade from the British Horse Society (BHS).

This superb rating gives a clear benchmark of the high standards of training students can expect to receive at the Centre.
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Taylor Lane - timber framed houseHealth & Safety & Training Awareness Day - huge success!

HCT team up with local timber frame manufacturer - Taylor Lane to run Health & Safety & Training Awareness Day.
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British College CupHCT Public Services Students win the British College Cup

Students from the Public Services National Diploma were victorious in this annual British Army event.
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Cuttings for mulchThe Green, Green Grass of Holme Lacy

College 'green' initiative at Holme Lacy campus.
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Business students go to BulgariaBusiness Students go to Bulgaria

Five budding entrepreneurs from the BTEC First Diploma in Business course turn 'gladrags' to handbags!.
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Sealine - boat buildersA Future in Furniture

Furniture Studies student Layla Murphy takes her new found skills to sea!
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The equine school at Holme LacyA Day in the Life of an Equine Student

An insight into life at the Equine Centre at Holme Lacy campus...
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Burmese pythonCarers Week for the Animal Care Students

Animal Care students at the Holme Lacy campus had an inspiring and informative week...
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Blacksmithing studentNew Campus, New Logo, New Era

A fantastic response to the College's logo project inspires vibrant new branding.
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Blacksmithing studentBlacksmithing School makes regional finals for Countryside Alliance Award

The Blacksmithing School has been short listed for the Countryside Alliance Award regional final to be judged in January.
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Project ColumnBuilding Blocks for the Future?

Kington Primary School visit the College for 'Project Columns'.
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Happy studentsStudent Survey Shows HCT is a Winner!

It's official! - HCT 5th in the country for student satisfaction.
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Lucy MillwardExemplary Riding Skills? - No Problem for Lucy!

Second year BTEC National Certificate in Horse Management student Lucy Millward passes Pony Club test.
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Canoeing in the Lake DistrictOutdoor Adventure Students Equal to the Challenge

Walking, canoeing and mountain biking trip to the Lake District.
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Shoeing Competition15th Shoeing & Shoemaking Competition - biggest and busiest yet!

Blacksmiths and Farriers from all over Britain gathered to test their skills.
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