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Petroc students’ work goes on display at the Goodwin Gallery
21 May 2013
Artistic degree students from Petroc will be showcasing their year’s work at the annual exhibition, entitled Hand Eye Heart, at the college’s Brannams Campus next month.
Full DetailsPetroc students love vintage!
20 May 2013
A group of Foundation Degree Events Management students from Petroc have raised money for Dementia UK with a vintage evening at Lilicos in Barnstaple, as part of their final year.
Full DetailsPHOTOS: Barnstaple Grand Prix
20 May 2013
Photo gallery from this year's Barnstaple Grand Prix
Full DetailsNCS helps teenagers gain confidence and independence
17 May 2013
NCS helps develop confidence, self-awareness and responsibility - 95% of participants felt NCS helped them develop useful skills for the future, and 85% had learnt something new about themselves.
Full DetailsDegree student from Petroc plans educational trip to China
16 May 2013
Lucy Willans, a Foundation Degree student from Petroc, has become one of just 50 students to be selected to spend a month in China, learning about the culture, society and businesses in Shanghai.
Full DetailsPersonal trainer Toby impresses judges with new concept at national competition
16 May 2013
A fitness student from Petroc has been awarded first place in the CYQ Fitness Trainer Competition National Final.
Full DetailsPetroc’s volleyball academy bring home gold and silver from national competition
16 May 2013
Members of Petroc’s volleyball academy returned victorious from the British College’s Sport Knock-Out Cup, after the men’s team picked up the gold medal and the mixed team brought home silver.
Full DetailsYoung scientists crowned South West champions in annual analyst competition
16 May 2013
Three A-level chemistry students from Petroc have been awarded first place in the annual Royal Society of Chemistry's Schools Analyst Competition, which was held at Plymouth University at the end of last month.
Full DetailsPetroc lecturer’s recipes published in renowned cookery book
10 May 2013
A catering lecturer from Petroc has had two of her recipes published in a prestigious cookery book, used by catering students and professional chefs up and down the country.
Full DetailsFitness student offers health and fitness advice to the people of North Devon
9 May 2013
A fitness student from Petroc has teamed up with the North Devon Journal to share her knowledge of all things health and nutrition-related with their readers.
Full DetailsLadies-only gym snaps up talented Petroc students
9 May 2013
Owners of a new ladies-only gym in Barnstaple have put their trust in Petroc’s young learners and have filled all five instructor vacancies with either current or former college students.
Full DetailsPersonal trainer Toby impresses judges with new concept at national competition
9 May 2013
A fitness student from Petroc has been awarded first place in the CYQ Fitness Trainer Competition National Final.
Full DetailsStudents’ clothing company goes from strength to strength
9 May 2013
T-shirts designed by two students from Petroc are proving popular among fitness enthusiasts in North Devon.
Full DetailsEmployers say ‘extra’ skills are as important as exam results to teens’ job chances
7 May 2013
NCS can boost your chances when it comes to finding a job
Full DetailsHave fun and make a difference with NCS
7 May 2013
Students in Year 11 or their first year at college, who want to do something different and exciting this summer, can take part in the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme.
Full DetailsMilitary Wives get pampered at Petroc
3 May 2013
Members of the Military Wives Choir have been pampered at Petroc’s Sanctuary Spa and Skin Care Centre
Full DetailsPetroc students excited to be part of LLAMA Festival
3 May 2013
A group of Music Technology and Music Performance students from Petroc will be putting their newfound skills to the test at this year’s LLLAMA Festival in June.
Full DetailsStudents raise over £500 for Raise a Smile Week
2 May 2013
Business Administration students raise hundreds for local charity
Full DetailsFitness student pumps iron ahead of national competition
26 Apr 2013
A fitness student from Petroc is currently training to get in the best shape he’s ever been in, ahead of BodyPower’s Physique of the Week competition, which is being held in Birmingham on May 18 and 19.
Full DetailsMake the most of your camera with new photography course at Petroc
26 Apr 2013
From next month, Petroc Tiverton will be offering an exciting new photography course, designed to help budding photographers get the most out of their cameras.
Full DetailsStudents offered unique opportunity to design tiger enclosure for local zoo
26 Apr 2013
A group of architecture and construction students from Petroc’s Barnstaple and Tiverton Campuses are involved in an exciting design project, thanks to a partnership with Exmoor Zoo.
Full DetailsPetroc appeals for Prince’s Trust community project ideas
19 Apr 2013
Students on the Prince's Trust programme will be taking part in a number of community projects over the coming months, and are looking for ideas
Full DetailsNew exhibition will showcase supported learning students’ work
17 Apr 2013
Supported Learning students from Petroc will be showcasing a wide range of mosaics, ceramics, restored furniture and pickles that they have created at an exhibition in the Goodwin Gallery.
Full DetailsPetroc students help promote Heart Health in North Devon
17 Apr 2013
NDCHHP is a new and unique service offered by Petroc students, working with healthcare professionals in North Devon, to help promote heart health.
Full DetailsPHOTOS: First ever Chef of the Year competition goes down a treat at Petroc
17 Apr 2013
Cookery students at Petroc put their skills to the test at the College’s first ever Chef of the Year competition
Full DetailsNew courses at Petroc will lead to career working with animals
12 Apr 2013
Plans are well underway for the new animal courses, which are starting in September
Full DetailsPetroc pick up medals at BCS Championships
9 Apr 2013
Petroc Sports Academy students put on an impressive performance at the British Colleges Sport Championships
Full DetailsPetroc offers low-risk opportunities for innovative businesses in Tiverton
2 Apr 2013
Petroc releases plans for a new business hub at its Tiverton Campus
Full DetailsPetroc plans new science and engineering centre of excellence for Tiverton
2 Apr 2013
Petroc has secured £3 million of capital funding to build a Science and Engineering Skills Centre at its main Tiverton Campus
Full DetailsStudents get a flavour of Oxbridge life
2 Apr 2013
Former Oxbridge students talk to the Academic Academy
Full DetailsInternational link set to benefit supported learning students at Petroc
28 Mar 2013
A lecturer from Petroc has travelled to Sweden to work closely with a school on a project for supported learning students.
Full DetailsPetroc’s new courses will help students secure music industry careers
28 Mar 2013
Petroc is introducing two exciting new music programmes to prepare students for a successful career in the industry.
Full DetailsPHOTOS: Talented hairdressers showcase their work at annual competition
26 Mar 2013
Hairdressing students from Petroc put their skills to the test at The Hair Academy’s annual competition.
Full DetailsPetroc – going the extra mile to support apprenticeships
22 Mar 2013
Throughout March, Petroc has hosted and attended a series of events, activities and workshops to promote and support apprenticeships in Devon.
Full DetailsPrize giving evening recognises outstanding student achievements
21 Mar 2013
Proud parents, friends and Petroc students gathered at the Barnstaple Hotel for the annual Business, Manufacturing and Transport prize giving evening.
Full DetailsPhotos: Comic Relief antics
19 Mar 2013
Photo gallery from Comic Relief
Full DetailsVIDEO: State of the art facility installed at Petroc
18 Mar 2013
Work on the new state of the art facility for supported learning students at Petroc’s Barnstaple Campus is now well underway.
Full DetailsJason reaps rewards from career switch
15 Mar 2013
Fitness student, Jason Hayes, gives a personal account of the opportunities he's had since enrolling at Petroc
Full Details120 people turn out for Northam Burrows spring clean
12 Mar 2013
Petroc students help with mass spring clean at Northam Burrows
Full DetailsStudents learn to stay safe online
11 Mar 2013
Students have been learning what it means to be 'e-safe'.
Full DetailsCuts for cans or cash
8 Mar 2013
Students at the Hair Academy will be offering free haircuts in aid of Bideford Foodbank
Full DetailsPetroc – helping students be inspired and get hired
8 Mar 2013
The Job Shop at Petroc is a completely free service for students and local employers, to help bridge the gap between college and employment.
Full DetailsStudents battle it out in national apprenticeship competition
7 Mar 2013
This week Petroc hosted the regional heats for two national apprenticeship competitions
Full DetailsNational apprenticeship competition comes to Petroc Tiverton
1 Mar 2013
Petroc Tiverton has been selected to host the regional heats for two national apprenticeship competitions.
Full DetailsNo stopping speedy F1 in Schools team
1 Mar 2013
A group of engineering students from Petroc have raced their way to the finals of the F1 in Schools Competition
Full DetailsPetroc event planned to raise profile of apprenticeships
26 Feb 2013
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Petroc is hosting an Apprenticeship Exposition at the Barnstaple Hotel
Full DetailsHappy Birthday Petroc Fitness Centre
22 Feb 2013
Petroc Fitness Centre offers free classes to celebrate the centre's first birthday
Full DetailsMy day at Petroc by student Theo Seel Kent
11 Feb 2013
During a week's work experience, Diploma in Business student Theo Seel Kent wrote an account of a typical day at college:
Full DetailsPetroc students win regional heat at CIOB Student Challenge
11 Feb 2013
A group of students from Petroc have won the regional heat of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Student Challenge, which was held at Plymouth University.
Full DetailsAspiring chefs will battle it out in first ever Chef of the Year competition
7 Feb 2013
Cookery students at Petroc are preparing to have their skills put to the test at the College’s first ever Chef of the Year competition.
Full DetailsCollege sport maker hits the ground running
7 Feb 2013
Petroc has appointed a College Sport Maker, thanks to National Lottery Funding from Sport England, to encourage more students to get involved in sport.
Full DetailsNew fitness classes at Petroc for 2013
6 Feb 2013
The Active Inside Out team at the Petroc Fitness Centre have launched three brand new classes to help motivate people during the first few dark and dreary months of 2013.
Full DetailsStudents acquire work skills on the slopes in France
5 Feb 2013
Petroc students have gained valuable work experience on a Leonardo Project trip to Morzine in France.
Full DetailsStudents return from Army Day with winners’ cup
4 Feb 2013
Uniformed public services students from Petroc were put through their paces last week (February 1) at the Army Reserve Challenge Day at Wyvern Barracks in Exeter and returned victorious.
Full DetailsPetroc is top Devon college for A Levels
31 Jan 2013
The A Level Performance Tables published by the Department for Education last week reveal that Petroc is one of the top 20 colleges in the UK for A Levels, the only college in Devon to achieve this.
Full DetailsPetroc selected as 2013 NCS provider for the South West
25 Jan 2013
Petroc has been awarded a £10 million contract and selected to run the Government’s flagship personal and social development programme for young people in the South West next year.
Full DetailsNew multi-purpose facility will teach students life and employability skills
24 Jan 2013
Petroc has secured £1 million of funding to build a specialist facility at its Barnstaple Campus for supported learning students, to teach them vital life and employability skills in bespoke, advanced learning spaces.
Full DetailsOnline beauty, complementary and sports therapy courses set to transform learning at Petroc
20 Jan 2013
Petroc is developing a range of brand new distance-learning beauty, complementary and sports therapies courses to appeal to a wide variety of learners both in Devon and beyond.
Full DetailsWork begins to transform Petroc’s Barnstaple Campus
17 Jan 2013
Planned work is now underway at Petroc to improve and develop the provision of teaching and learning at its Barnstaple Campus for students, staff and the wider community.
Full DetailsCelebration evening recognises students’ outstanding achievements
15 Jan 2013
Petroc’s class of 2012 returned to Barnstaple at the start of term for an inspiring and emotional presentation evening.
Full DetailsInspirational night recognises student achievement
14 Jan 2013
Exceptional A Level and Access to HE students returned to Petroc last week for the College’s annual celebration evening.
Full DetailsGet in shape with Petroc
8 Jan 2013
The Active Inside Out fitness team at Petroc Fitness Centre, Tiverton, are here to help you get in shape in 2013.
Full DetailsChristmas market raises funds for local good cause
3 Jan 2013
Students at Petroc have raised £300 for the North Devon Chemotherapy Appeal
Full DetailsSanta’s helpers raise money for local charity
19 Dec 2012
Students raise over £100 for Women's Aid
Full DetailsTiverton running group - latest news
14 Dec 2012
New beginners course added
Full DetailsPetroc event promotes health and wellbeing
13 Dec 2012
Students at Petroc have been learning about safety, health and wellbeing, thanks to the B Safe 4 Life event that was held at the Barnstaple Campus this week.
Full DetailsPetroc’s new Spa and Sports Therapies Suite opens for business
11 Dec 2012
Staff, students and visitors gathered at Petroc last week to witness the grand opening of the brand new, state of the art Spa and Sports Therapies Suite at the Barnstaple Campus.
Full DetailsGrand opening planned for the new Spa and Sports Therapies Suite at Petroc
6 Dec 2012
A brand new, state of the art Spa and Sports Therapies Suite has been installed at Petroc, offering bespoke surroundings for both students and visiting clients.
Full DetailsInspired by St. Anne’s: 5 short films
6 Dec 2012
Students studying Art and Design on the Extended Diploma at Petroc have been inspired to create short films based on the history of St. Anne’s Chapel in Barnstaple
Full DetailsOpen event for Petroc’s new LEAP and JET provision in Axminster
6 Dec 2012
Petroc is inviting visitors to the grand opening of its brand new educational facility in Axminster on December 12, 10am – 12pm.
Full DetailsStudents rewarded for hard work and dedication
6 Dec 2012
Students, lecturers and special guests gathered at RMB Chivenor to attend Petroc’s School of Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment (ACBE) prize giving evening.
Full DetailsInspirational talk and prize giving
4 Dec 2012
Simon de Burgh, winner of the National ‘Gym Personal Trainer of the Year’ Award, came to Petroc to inspire 40 fitness students, many of whom are looking for a career in Personal Training.
Full DetailsPetroc santas up for festive fundraising
4 Dec 2012
Petroc staff will be taking part in the Santa Fun Run to raise money for the North Devon Hospice
Full DetailsProud guests support students at ACBE awards ceremony
4 Dec 2012
Students were awarded for their hard work at the ACBE Prize Giving Evening in Tiverton
Full DetailsTraining programme at Petroc leads to great things for lecturer
22 Nov 2012
Fitness lecturer Jason Slade’s career is going from strength to strength, thanks to a series of training programmes at Petroc.
Full DetailsFundraising fun for Children in Need
21 Nov 2012
Fundraising extravaganza
Full DetailsDiscuss Olympic Games legacy at Scholarly Activity group
20 Nov 2012
Petroc's Scholarly Activity group's next meeting is on November 28, and the topic for discussion will be the Olympic Games
Full DetailsStudents hope car boot will fund foreign exchange
20 Nov 2012
Motor Vehicle students at Petroc Tiverton have been given a fantastic opportunity to travel to France to hone their skills in a working environment
Full DetailsCollege’s festive fair promises to get visitors in the Christmas spirit
19 Nov 2012
Petroc’s Brannams Campus is opening its doors on Saturday December 8, for a festive day of arts, crafts and entertainment.
Full DetailsGlitz and glamour at inspirational student awards
12 Nov 2012
Over 150 Petroc students and guests packed into Cedars Inn in Barnstaple last month for the glamorous Supported Learning Awards.
Full DetailsPublic services students get put through their paces
12 Nov 2012
Public Services students braved the rain and mud last month, to be put through their paces by members of the Coldstream Guards.
Full DetailsLottery funding will help get more students playing sport
9 Nov 2012
Petroc has successfully secured funding to recruit a College Sport Maker to encourage more students to get involved in sport.
Full DetailsHannah's realising her dream thanks to Petroc course
8 Nov 2012
A former Fitness student from Petroc is realising her ambition of becoming a successful instructor by securing a job at Northam Leisure Centre.
Full DetailsBrand new facilities for students declared open
19 Oct 2012
Petroc staff and students gathered at the College’s newest facility, Leisureline House, to see Nick Harvey MP cut the ribbon at the official opening last week.
Full DetailsFundraising extravaganza
18 Oct 2012
RAG Day raises hundreds for chairty
Full DetailsTrade and training event pulls in the crowds
18 Oct 2012
A trade and training event at Petroc attracted interest from both students and employers this week.
Full DetailsRain on the parade fails to dampen spirits at HE graduation
15 Oct 2012
Over 100 of Petroc’s degree students proudly paraded up Barnstaple High Street on Saturday, to take part in the annual Higher Education awards ceremony.
Full DetailsNew training programme for next generation of Olympians
11 Oct 2012
Staff at Petroc are playing their part in preserving the legacy left by the Olympics, by setting up an Athlete Ambition programme for local school pupils.
Full DetailsTravel and Tourism fundraisers
2 Oct 2012
Travel and Tourism students raise hundreds for charity
Full DetailsPetroc student represents GB in Japan
24 Sep 2012
A sports student from Petroc has just returned from Japan, where she represented Great Britain in the prestigious Sanyo Bussan Cup.
Full DetailsNew nail bar opens its doors
20 Sep 2012
A brand new, state of the art nail bar is opening at Petroc Tiverton.
Full DetailsDouble award nomination for Petroc
13 Sep 2012
For the second year running, Petroc has been shortlisted in the prestigious TES FE Awards 2012.
Full DetailsBarnstaple's first freshers’ fayre draws in the crowds
12 Sep 2012
Hoards of new students filed into Petroc Barnstaple’s Stanbury Hall today for the College’s inaugural Freshers’ Fayre.
Full DetailsLEAP and JET students will benefit from tailor-made facilities
3 Sep 2012
Students on the LEAP programme or JET project at Petroc next year will benefit from the brand new, purpose built facilities at Leisureline House in Roundswell.
Full DetailsBalloons fill the skies over Tiverton
28 Aug 2012
Photo gallery from the Tiverton Balloon Festival
Full DetailsRecord breaking A Level results at Petroc
16 Aug 2012
Staff and students at Petroc are celebrating record breaking A Level results today.
Full DetailsFree NEET conference for those out of work and potential employers
24 Jul 2012
NEET conference at Petroc Tiverton this Wednesday (July 25)
Full DetailsPetroc thanks camera donors
24 Jul 2012
Photography lecturer, Richard Crossman, finds a unique way to thank people for donating cameras
Full DetailsPhotos: Brand new state of the art darkroom
23 Jul 2012
Work to construct Petroc Barnstaple’s brand new, custom designed darkroom has been completed ahead of schedule.
Full DetailsDevon's largest Balloon Festival comes to Tiverton
13 Jul 2012
Hold onto your hats, the Tiverton Balloon Festival is set to return in August!
Full DetailsBig ‘thank you’ for award winning lecturer
9 Jul 2012
A computing lecturer from Petroc Barnstaple has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to teaching and learning.
Full DetailsPetroc appoints design team for ERG project
9 Jul 2012
Petroc has appointed Atkins to carry out Enhanced Renewal Grant (ERG) works at the College in line with the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) legislation.
Full DetailsStudents nail it at national beauty competition
9 Jul 2012
Two Petroc students have secured first and second place at the UK Nail Tech 2012 Competition.
Full DetailsIt’s a Knockout!
3 Jul 2012
Last month, a team of adventurous Petroc Tiverton staff took part in an It’s a Knockout challenge at the Tiverton Rugby Club.
Full DetailsPetroc’s hairdressers awarded for hard work and dedication
3 Jul 2012
Petroc Barnstaple’s hairdressing students spent a glamorous and inspiring evening at the Barnstaple Hotel, for their End of Year Celebration Ball last week.
Full DetailsPetroc teams up with local business to share knowledge
28 Jun 2012
Petroc has forged valuable links with a Bideford-based company, thanks to a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).
Full DetailsPetroc’s young volunteer invited to Number 10
25 Jun 2012
An inspiring student from Petroc has visited 10 Downing Street, to attend a reception with the Prime Minister.
Full DetailsGet a taste of nursery life at the Blooming Great Tea Party
19 Jun 2012
The Kingfisher Childcare Centre at Petroc Tiverton is holding a Blooming Great Tea Party on June 21, for all the parents and children who have used the nursery over the years to get together and enjoy delicious homemade cakes and have a catch up.
Full DetailsSlipper Club pulls in the crowds and raises hundreds for Chemotherapy Appeal
19 Jun 2012
Petroc students have raised hundreds for the Chemotherapy Appeal, thanks to the success of their Slipper Club
Full DetailsRead Catherine Elvey's glowing report of a night at the Tawstock
18 Jun 2012
Catherine Elvey, an English lecturer at Petroc, visited the College's Tawstock Restaurant for a Contemporary Cuisine Night. She had a fabulous evening and decided to write a review
Full DetailsAdvice and guidance for potential management students and apprentices
14 Jun 2012
Anyone interested in studying business-related courses at Petroc this September is invited to attend an Advice, Guidance and Enrolment evening on June 19, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm.
Full DetailsBaking for business
11 Jun 2012
Business students have raised money for Cancer Research UK by baking a range of delicious treats
Full DetailsTalented art students showcase work at exhibition
11 Jun 2012
Art and Design students from Petroc are holding an end of year exhibition at the Tiverton Campus between June 18 and 21, to showcase the impressive variety of work they have been compiling over the past academic year.
Full DetailsLights out… camera… action!
8 Jun 2012
Petroc is building a brand new custom designed darkroom during the summer break and students are appealing to the people of North Devon to donate their old cameras and equipment.
Full DetailsBarnaby Britten will represent GB in the Junior Olympics
1 Jun 2012
An A Level student from Petroc Barnstaple has been selected to represent Great Britain at the AAU Inline World Hockey Championships in America.
Full DetailsHairdressing student is talent spotted at competition
30 May 2012
A hairdressing student from Tiverton has been offered work, following a successful performance at the College’s recent Hairdressing Competition.
Full DetailsQuality degree courses on your doorstep
30 May 2012
Places are still available on Petroc’s full and part time university courses for September 2012.
Full DetailsWork experience gives catering students a taste for success
30 May 2012
Two of Petroc Tiverton’s catering students are making leaps and bounds towards a successful career in the highly competitive food industry.
Full DetailsPetroc student reaches finals of famous turkey competition
29 May 2012
Congratulations to Finn Hutchison, who reached the finals of the British Turkey Awards – student chef of the year 2012.
Full DetailsChefs bring home awards from international competition in Hungary
28 May 2012
A group of award winning catering students from Petroc Barnstaple have recently returned from the International Grill Championships in Hungary.
Full DetailsPetroc students take part in Olympic-style competition
28 May 2012
Petroc’s Supported Learning students have been getting into the Olympic spirit by taking part in the North Devon School Games.
Full DetailsTop university offers for Academic Academy
25 May 2012
A group of students from Petroc’s Academic Academy have secured offers from some of the country’s top universities.
Full DetailsTorchbearer raises hundreds for local charity thanks to Olympic flame
25 May 2012
Richard Dean, Olympic torchbearer and Petroc maintenance carpenter, has been using his new-found celebrity status to raise money for the Children’s Hospice South West.
Full DetailsNew football club gets great response from aspiring players
24 May 2012
Petroc and Barnstaple Football Club are working in partnership with Devon County FA to offer a disability football team, the first of its kind in the North Devon area.
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