Our team in Edinburgh are “going gold” this September/October, in aid of the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)! The team will be kicking off their fundraising efforts with cake sales on the 4th and 18th October. If you are in college on those days, treat yourself to a yummy cake and help raise money for an excellent […]
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European Day of Languages (26 September) – Broaden your horizons, learn a language!
Learning a new language takes time and commitment, but offers a rewarding set of advantages to your mental health. Studies show that bilingualism improves memory, organisational skills and performance in other academic areas. The process of learning a new language can also help you to understand your own native language in more depth. Why not take on […]
Red Squirrel Awareness Week – Go Nuts for Squirrels!
This week is red squirrel awareness week! This once common species has been on the decline, with numbers in the UK falling from approximately 3.5 million, to an estimated 120,000 (15,000 of which are thought to be in England). Find out how you can help protect these wonderful redheads on the Wildlife Trust website. Why not […]
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – Help us raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
Each year, the world’s biggest coffee morning raises vital money for Macmillan Cancer Support to help people facing cancer. Almost everyone will have been affected by cancer – either on a person basis, or via a family member, friend or colleague. Last year alone £29.5 million was raised across the UK, and this year Macmillan […]
Puppy Farm Pups – What to look out for! (Puppy Farm Awareness Day – 19 Sept)
Today is Puppy Farm Awareness Day! Puppy farming is the mass commercial production of puppies purely for profit. Dogs and pups in puppy farms are often kept in dark conditions, left completely unsocialised and prone to infectious diseases. The puppies bred are then sold en-masse by dealers, with many dying soon after reaching their new […]
Health and Fitness Tips of the Month: September
Forgiveness When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices. You can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened and focus on moving forward. It’s easy to hold onto resentment, but studies show that forgiveness can lead to a range of health benefits. These include healthier relationships, […]
VN Record of Training: A guide to completion
If you are student at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) you can now access our interactive tutorial that explains how to complete the VN Record of Training. This tutorial will be of particular interest to students who have recently passed their OSCEs and are in the process of applying to register with the Royal […]
International Literacy Day (8 September) – How an English Functional Skills qualification could transform your life!
Today is International Literacy Day! Roughly 12 percent of the world’s population is considered functionally illiterate, with only basic or below average literacy levels in their native languages. What’s more – 781 million people worldwide cannot read or write at all, including 126 million youth.* Functional illiteracy is not just a problem limited to developing […]
New Breed – White Swiss Shepherd Dog!
The White Swiss Shepherd Dog will become the 219th pedigree dog breed recognised by the Kennel Club, coming into effect on 1st October 2017. The breed is a type of herding dog developed in Switzerland in the twentieth century. It comes in two coat types, medium length and long-haired. Once a Kennel Club breed standard has been developed and published, […]
International Day of Charity (5 September) – 5 ways to make a difference without donating money
International Day of Charity is the natural day to think about how we can support people who are less fortunate. Donating to charity is the most immediate way to help improve life for others, but not everyone has the money to spend. The good news is that money isn’t the only way you can make […]