Look no further! CAW is offering the chance to take part in a brand new Traineeship Programme. Within 10 weeks you can gain the experience you need to make that first step towards your chosen career. The programme is run from our Huntingdon centre and will provide you with the opportunity to spend 2 weeks […]
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National Anti-Bullying Week (14-18 November 2016)
Anyone can experience bullying, and at any time; whether that be at home, school, work or online. Children and young people who are bullied are more at risk of developing mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, and over half of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people have experienced homophobic bullying at school.* This […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Does shivering count as exercise?
Now that the colder and darker months are here we must make sure we stay safe when exercising. Whether it’s in the morning or at night make sure you have reflective wear on if you are on or near roads; if you’re cycling don’t forget your protective gear too. Exercise can increase your mood which […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Autism awareness
Did you know it is estimated that around 1% of the world’s population has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism is a condition which affects communication and behaviour; in children with ASD, symptoms are often present before the age of 3. There is no cure for autism but there are different support networks; different therapies and learning support. […]
Be in with a chance of having your pet in our 2017 Wall Planner!
This year we are giving you the chance to display your pet in our 2017 Wall Planner! All you have to do is email an image of your pet (only submit one image) to marketing@caw.ac.uk. The image should be high quality (a minimum of 5MB if possible) and have good lighting. Please ensure you include […]
Hundreds of people flock to Careers With Animals Day
Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited our centre in Tingley on Saturday 15 October to attend Careers With Animals Day, hoping to find out how they can turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over 400 visitors dropping by to speak to exhibitors and attend careers talks, a fantastic […]
Hundreds of people flock to Careers With Animals Day
Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited The College of Animal Welfare in Tingley on Saturday 15 October, to attend its first Careers With Animals Day, hoping to find out how they can turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over 400 visitors dropping by to speak to exhibitors […]
Rosie Bennett wins place at Head Nurse Congress
The winner of our ‘Guess the Animal Tales’ competition, run over three days at BVNA Congress 2016, is Rosie Bennett from Rowe Veterinary Group! Entrants were given ten close-up images of animal tails, and asked to guess which animals the tails belonged to; just twelve entrants guessed all ten tails correctly. As the winner of […]
Rosie Bennett wins place at Head Nurse Congress
The winner of The College of Animal Welfare’s ‘Guess the Animal Tales’ competition, run over three days at BVNA Congress 2016, is Rosie Bennett from Rowe Veterinary Group. Entrants were given ten close-up images of animal tails, and asked to guess which animals the tails belonged to; just twelve entrants guessed all ten tails correctly. […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Wear it Pink
Did you know around 1 in 8 woman are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime? October is breast cancer awareness month; you can show your support by wearing pink. Checking your breasts regularly can help find any unusual lumps. Early detection increases the chances of a better recovery. As you get older your chances […]