Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! On this day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws. Proclaiming the day in 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Although we have come a long […]
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March)
Is it true that pets can increase our happiness?
It’s well-known that Britain are a nation of animal lovers, but could our furry friends be having a bigger impact on our happiness than we know? Studies are now suggesting that not only can owning pets increase our happiness, but improve our well-being! Take a look below at just some of the ways pets can […]
“A Taster Evening on Scissors with Mandy Carr” – Evening Seminar!
We are pleased to be hosting an evening seminar with Mandy Carr from the Scissor Boutique on Wednesday 24 April from 6-8pm (with refreshments from 5:30pm) at our centre in Huntingdon. What will Mandy cover? Throughout the two hour seminar, Mandy will explain that not all scissors are equal, as well as the importance of […]
National Apprenticeship Week: Grow your team with an animal care apprentice!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you’re looking to expand your team and take your business to the next level, there’s no better way to do so than investing in an animal care apprentice! With the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices being just £3.70 per hour, it really is an affordable way to take on new […]
Grow to your full potential, then help others reach theirs with a coaching and mentoring qualification!
If you feel you’ve grown to your full potential within your job role, why not help others reach theirs? A Coaching and Mentoring qualification will help you develop the knowledge and abilities needed to coach others in the workplace. Accredited by ILM, the courses are ideal for anyone from clinical coaches and VCA mentors, to […]
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National Apprenticeship Week: Kick-start your career with an animal care apprenticeship!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you’ve always wanted to work with animals, have you considered making it happen by undertaking an animal care apprenticeship? Contrary to popular belief, apprenticeships aren’t just for people new to a job! They are a great path for people at any stage of their career – from those re-entering the […]
Intensive dog grooming courses: Give your dog grooming skills the recognition they deserve!
If you’re an experienced dog groomer without a formal qualification, have you considered gaining official recognition of your skills and experience by undertaking an intensive version of the City & Guilds dog grooming qualifications? By undertaking a formal qualification, you will boost your professional credibility even further, helping you to gain more customers, pave the way […]
Stand out against the crowd with a qualification in Leadership and Management!
With every other news segment or newspaper article being linked to Brexit doom and gloom it’s time to look on the positive side. Yes, I’ll admit, for some industries in particular it might not be all rosy, however, that means that as a manager your skills to pull your team together are all the more […]
Stand out against the crowd with a qualification in Leadership and Management!
With every other news segment or newspaper article being linked to Brexit doom and gloom it’s time to look on the positive side. Yes, I’ll admit, for some industries in particular it might not be all rosy, however, that means that as a manager your skills to pull your team together are all the more […]