An email drops into the YH inbox "Would you like to join in with our fundraiser?" We jump at the chance - if it involves charity and food we're there with bells on. Each year, for the past five years, the Royal National College for the Blind has invited the...
EDUCATION
EDUCATION | Hereford Sixth Form College students reach new heights with Oxbridge Success
Hereford Sixth Form College students have had the highest ever rate of success in their applications to Oxford and Cambridge universities. 31 students, 42% of those who applied, received offers, compared with the national average where fewer than 20% of those who...
NEWS | Bookings now live for student accommodation at Station Approach
With the UCAS deadline approaching, Hereford College of Arts have some exciting news. They have gone live with bookings for the new accommodation on Station Approach. Station Approach is brand new for September 2020 and offers high specification and secure student...
EDUCATION | Digital Short Courses at Hereford College of Arts
Join Hereford College of Arts for one of their digital short courses. From building a basic website to learning about Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Premiere Pro - there's something for everyone. Deadline for enrolment is Friday 17th January. Book now:...
NEWS | Funding for Marlbrook Primary School’s new facilities given the go-ahead
Budget approved for Marlbrook Primary School expansion Plans to expand Marlbrook Primary School at Green Croft, have taken a big step forward as the council approved the capital funding to enable the project to move from the design stage to construction. Cabinet...
LOCAL BUSINESS | HGTA Awards
Workplace training specialists HGTA (Herefordshire Group Training Association) celebrated local businesses and learners at their Annual Apprentice Awards Evening last Wednesday (13 November). Cllr Kath Hey, Mayor of Hereford with Chairman of Herefordshire Council,...
FEATURED | Hereford Community Recycling Group launch the latest of their Herefordshire Bulls.
On Friday the Hereford Community Recycling Group launched the latest of their Herefordshire Bulls. Brummie Bull joins William and Jimmy in creating a community project across the whole county and working with schools as part of their School’s Recycling Project....
FEATURED | Marches LEP signs £2.34m funding deal for Herefordshire university project
The Marches LEP has signed a £2.34m deal to fund the transformation of a former school into facilities for Hereford’s proposed new university. The funding will be used to refurbish and equip buildings at the former Robert Owen Academy in Blackfriars Street for...
EDUCATION | Apply for your child’s secondary school place before 31st October
Time is running out to apply for your child’s secondary school place Parents of children who are 12 years old between September 2020 and August 2021 are urged to apply for their child's secondary school place before the 31 October deadline. Parents and carers of Year...
FEATURED | Cathedral School Choir perform at St Paul’s Cathedral
Hereford Cathedral School’s Chapel Choir performed in one of the most iconic buildings in the world earlier this week. Fifty members of the Chapel Choir were invited to London on Monday to sing at Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral. As they filled the famous...
EDUCATION | Hereford Cathedral School students celebrate excellent GCSE results
Hereford Cathedral School students celebrate another year of excellent GCSE results today, with almost half of all exams awarded the highest grades of 9-7, and nearly a third of all grades at 9-8 (A* equivalent). Fourteen exceptional pupils achieved all 9-7 (A*/A)...
NEWS | A-level students across Herefordshire celebrate success
The county's A-level students are celebrating today after achieving some fantastic exam results. The provisional A-level results for Herefordshire's maintained schools and academies with sixth forms have demonstrated the talent of the county's young people. The...
EDUCATION | Students get their grades at Hereford College of Arts
Students at Hereford College of Arts (HCA) have received a record high at the results day, significantly above the UK national average for UCAS point equivalent A-levels. The college’s focus aims to develop students to achieve their creative potential through...
EDUCATION | The Reading Agency and Herefordshire Libraries present Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019
Herefordshire Libraries are calling all would-be astronauts to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Exclusive Space Chase kit bags are available to the first children who sign up to the...
WHAT’S ON? | A bird’s eye view of Herefordshire’s past
The work of pioneering aerial photographer Donovan C Wilson is to be celebrated in an exhibition at Herefordshire Archive and Records Centre. Donovan was one of Hereford’s foremost photographers from the 1950s until the 1970s but had an extra string to his bow that...
EDUCATION | Popular member of staff retires after nearly 50 years’ school service
A popular member of the team at Much Birch CE Primary School has said a fond farewell to staff and pupils as she finally begins her retirement. Shirley Jones has worked as a Herefordshire Council employee in schools for nearly 50 years. She previously worked at Much...
ACTIVITIES | A Day in Oz!
The Courtyard and WildPlay are teaming up to offer you a fun packed day in the Land of Oz on Wednesday 24 April. For 7 - 11 year olds. There will be: Wizard of Oz themed outdoor activities and games with WildPlay from 10am to 2pm. A yummy lunch from 2pm to 2.30pm,...
NEWS | Council to purchase Higher Education campus
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) and Herefordshire Council have announced the sale of the College’s Southern campus to the council, helping to secure the future of the RNC and support higher education in the county. The campus in College Road, Hereford...
NEWS | Leominster Library set undergo a £50k refurbishment
Leominster Library will undergo a £50k refurbishment from Monday 25 March. The four-week refurbishment is the first major works since the building was opened in 1993. There will be a refresh to the general decoration, including new shelving and an improved children’s...
Life & Learning at Hereford Cathedral
Hereford Cathedral have recently announced their latest Life & Learning programme which features a range of talks, lectures and discussions. Life & Learning is the adult education arm of Hereford Cathedral which works to broaden understanding and debate in...