“Hospitality is part of the heart and soul of Northern Ireland,” says local chef
Thursday
4th June 2020
Two local chefs are partnering with Northern Regional College to promote hospitality as an attractive and rewarding career choice in Northern Ireland. Michael Caulfield is a part-time lecturer in Professional Cookery at Northern Regional College and proprietor of Caulfield & Dorrity Catering. He believes that despite the current lockdown restrictions and impact on his own business, there is still reason for the hospitality sector to be positive.
Continue ReadingMagherafelt healthcare student managing demands of study whilst working as a senior
Thursday
4th June 2020
Louise Glendinning, Level 4 Healthcare Practice student at Northern Regional College in Magherafelt is managing the demands of part-time study with working full-time as a Lead Senior Carer in a local privately-owned care home. Despite the challenges of having to complete the first year of the two-year course remotely as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, Louise says she is enjoying the course and would have no hesitation recommending it.
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Cheryl McNeill was one of the many staff across all campuses who contributed to the success of the College’s recent Volunteer Day. Alongside her role as Business Engagement Officer at the Newtownabbey Campus, Cheryl is the founder of ‘Debut Dance Company’ – a Newtownabbey based social enterprise which offers dance classes that are fully accessible to all ages and abilities.
Continue ReadingStudent Support Services Continue Despite College Closures
Wednesday
20th May 2020
The outgoing Student President at Northern Regional College has reminded students that even though the College is closed, Student Support Services are still available. Since the lockdown caused by COVID-19, staff and students across further and higher education colleges in Northern Ireland have been exploring new ways to ensure that teaching and student support services continue remotely.
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A Northern Regional College employee recovering from COVID-19 has led on efforts by her Scout Group to collect nighties and pyjamas, towels and toiletries for Craigavon Area Hospital. Dr Catherine Guy, Learning and Development Manager at the College, tested positively for the virus on 2nd April, necessitating several trips to the dedicated COVID-19 A&E facility at the hospital for scans and treatment required because of an ongoing chronic respiratory condition.
Continue ReadingPortrush man conquers one-man ‘Ironman’ challenge in his garage to raise vital funds for charity
Friday
15th May 2020
A Portrush man has conquered the gruelling Ironman challenge – which he dubbed the inaugural ‘Ironman Portrush’ – in his garage to raise vital funds for the Extern Coronavirus Hardship Appeal. Aaron Ballantyne, who is Head of Science and Service Industries at Northern Regional College, embarked upon his own ‘Hell Freezes Over Tour (For a Good Cause)’, developing and completing his own one-man ‘Ironman Portrush’. In just 10 hours 28 minutes, Aaron completed a 12,000m indoor row, a 112-mile-cycle and a 26.2-mile marathon, with his bike and treadmill linked to the Zwift platform.
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