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12 Welcome to the third and final issue of Coverage for this academic year. This issue is dedicated to helping you with your future plans, whether you’re moving on from Reaseheath or continuing your studies here for another year.

With future plans in mind, we’ve included articles such as choosing the right university for you, a job vacancies page and 10 tips for finding a job, which I hope you will find useful.

As this is the last issue of Coverage for this year, I want to wish you all good luck in whatever in next for you and hope you have a great summer!

A huge thank you to all who have contributed to Coverage this year, we couldn’t have done it without you!

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Introducing Your Student Association Team

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What’s Occurred Recent events

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Motivated Reaseheath students receive bursaries

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RAG History of RAG at Reaseheath

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Picture This

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Hot Topic Finding your university

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Meredydd Explains Message for students

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Bright Ideas 10 tips for finding a job

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Reaseheath4You Job Vacancies

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Sports Clubs

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Where Are Our Students Now? Alumni career profile

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Fast Food Recipes for under a fiver

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Competitions

Katie Gibson SA Press Officer

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Occurred what’s

Student Ball 2014

Our festival themed summer ball was voted the best ever by the 1,000 revellers who enjoyed performances from three bands and four DJs, plus amusement rides and a BBQ. As Sam Norfolk, Student Association President, put it: “We’ve spent the whole year building up to this and we wanted everyone to have a really good time.”

Cheque handover Caring Reaseheath students presented nearly £10,000 to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice at this year’s summer ball. Money raised from RAG (Raising and Giving) activities were handed over to Mark Porter, Corporate and Community Fund Raiser, by members of the Student Association.

Mark said: “This is a fantastic amount of money which will help provide patient care in the local community.”

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Motivated Reaseheath students receive bursaries Two motivated students from Reaseheath College, Nantwich have received bursaries from the Studley College Trust to help them finance their studies.

Jack Devaney, 19, a horticulture student and Dafydd Jones, also 19, who is studying agricultural engineering, received their bursaries from Studley trustee Michael Walker this week. Currently studying on Level 3 Extended Diploma programmes, both students are hoping to progress onto degrees or advanced apprenticeships and will use the money to ensure they make the most of academic life at Reaseheath.

Once he has completed his course this summer, Jack has applied to Plymouth University to study 3D Design and hopes to become a garden designer. He already had A-levels including one in Product Design when he joined Reaseheath from Aquinas College, Stockport.

Jack, whose father is disabled, said: “the bursary will be a massive help. It will help me prepare for the future and it was nice to see the smile on my parents’ faces.”

Dafydd, of Anglesey, is considering studying for a degree in Agricultural Engineering at Harper Adams University or may look for an advanced apprenticeship with a blue chip company such as Bentley or JCB. He said: “it was great getting a bursary because it will help me onto the next level of study. Reaseheath staff were very supportive when I decided to apply.”

The Studley College Trust provides financial support for study, training and research in land-based industries.

Reaseheath is one of a number of ‘bursary partnership colleges’ which receive an annual allocation of Studley College Funds to award to eligible students. Financial support is available for students who are already studying at college or who are planning to join in the next academic year.

Michael Walker, who is head of Trentham Garden and Estate, Stoke-on-Trent, said: “speaking as a trustee, it is particularly rewarding to be able to support students who are finding it difficult to finance their college studies or who might be held back due to financial constraints.

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Are you struggling financially to follow your dream career in Agr iculture or Horticulture?

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The Studley College Trust is a registered charity established grants to assist in the to give education of students of Agriculture, Hortic and associated land-b ulture ased activities.

Students studying any of the following cou rses can apply: •• Agriculture •• Horticulture •• Arboriculture •• Agricultural Engin eering •• Forestry •• Fish Husbandry / Fish Management •• Food Technology (Land Based) To be eligible stude nts must be: •• British Nationals who are enrolled at the college •• Be committed to a UK land-based car eer •• Aged 18-30 •• Relevant practical experience and/or fro m rural background •• Having their career progress obstructed due to lack of funds For more information

contact a member of the Student Finance Team Tel: 01270 613205 Email: studentfinanc e@reaseheath.ac.uk www.reaseheath.ac .uk Studley College Tru st www.studleytrust.co .uk Registered Charity No . 528787

we have developed a very good relationship with Reaseheath in identifying students who would benefit from our bursaries.

“Both Jack and Dafydd show motivation and commitment to developing their careers and make excellent and deserving candidates for the funding they have received.”

Students applying for a Studley College Trust Bursary need to speak to their course tutor first to check eligibility. Further information and application forms are available from student finance.

For more details on the Studley College Trust visit www.studleytrust.co.uk

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Reaseheath’s first Guinness World Record attempt - the largest ‘Oops Upside Your Head’ dance. The world record stood at 250 people dancing in sync. On the day, 297 members of the public joined together to attempt the record out on the main lawn. We are now awaiting news from Guinness World Records to confirm the success of the attempt. A successful day, raising £295 for RAG.

We would like to say a massive thank you to all who have supported this year’s RAG charity, St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice. It has been a successful year of fundraising as we have raised a massive £7,245.97 up to now, but it’s still not over!

We have a few more events coming up before we leave for summer… and we hope that doing this will help us reach our target of £10,000.

What we’ve been up to recently UV Party Social

Ben Lloyd, one of our Student Association members, organised this social for RAG. Over 200 people came to the social making it a huge success.

We raised £52.24 on UV face painting alone and from the actual event we raised £400 for RAG. The Studio and Barcode Recruitment sponsored and provided equipment for the night so we’d like to say a big thank you to them too.

M&S Bag Pack in Nantwich:

A Reaseheath RAG tradition! We raised a total of £170 spending the day at M&S packing shopping bags.

Reaseheath Family Festival:

The Student Association manned a stall at this year’s Family Festival. We sold t-shirts, offered face painting and promoted the great work of our RAG charity St Luke’s.

The Student Association were the lead organisers of

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What we’ve got coming up 2013/14 Cheque Handover: The Student Association handed over this year’s RAG cheque to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice at the Reaseheath Summer Ball on Tuesday 24th June.

History of RAG at Reaseheath Year

Charity

Amount

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Cheshire Riding for the Disabled

£2,200.00

88/89

Leighton Hospital Baby Unit

£4,252.00

89/90

St. Luke's Hospice

£5,250.00

90/91

Springfield School

£7,005.00

91/92

Leighton Hospital Scanner Appeal

£7,650.00

92/93

Hope House

£7,700.00

93/94

Special Gymnastics Association

£4,500.00

94/95

Cancer Research

£7,016.00

95/96

Guide Dogs for the Blind

£3,400.00

96/97

Nantwich Neighbours

£3,300.00

97/98

NSPCC

£6,460.00

98/99

Lord Mayor's Appeal

£3,049.00

99/00

Christies Against Cancer

£6,221.00

00/01

No collection due to foot and mouth

01/02

Macmillan Cancer Relief

£5,622.00

02/03

St. Luke's Hospice

£7,243.00

03/04

Donna Louise Trust

£8,118.00

03/04

Tsunami Appeal

£1,855.00

04/05

Wingate House

£7,230.28

05/06

Caudwell Trust

£7,071.05

06/07

When You Wish Upon AsStar

£9,104.00

07/08

Abi Davey Appeal

£10,116.24

08/09

BIRD - Brain Injury, Rehabilitation and Development

£12,076.64

09/10

Childrens Adventure Farm Trust

£11,740.00

10/11

North West Air Ambulance

£16,519.00

11/12

The Oliver King Foundation

£10,258.07

12/13

Broughton House Home for Ex-Service Men & Women

£7,523.54

13/14

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice

£7,245.97 to date

TOTAL

£189,725.79

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Highlights of the year Christmas Ball

RAG Ball

Family Festival Bavarian Night

Halloween Social

Freshers Week Hypnotist St. Patricks Day 7

TOPIC

Choosing the right University for you!

DO YOUR RESEARCH Thinking about going to university but unsure about your options? A good place to start your research is online. Take a look at www.opendays.com You can search by area, university and date. Institution profiles are available via this website as well as useful help pages about choosing courses and universities.

You can also book a place on an open day online. Many universities have open days on a Saturday, to ensure that prospective students can attend.

Visit Universities If you’re thinking of or have applied to study at a college or university in a city that you are not familiar with, we strongly advise you to do the following: -- Make sure that you visit the city - if you decide to study there, you will probably spend a lot of time off campus, so make sure you like the place! The best way to do this is to stay the night.

You can check out the nightlife, meet fellow students and get a better feel for the city. Many colleges offer accommodation for visiting students, and if they don’t, www.opendays.com offer local hotel information.

-- Go with a friend - they can give you a valuable second opinion, as well as provide company and boost your confidence.

-- Find out what the cost of living is - living in London is much more expensive than living in Blackpool. Another way to do this besides beer price is to compare accommodation costs.

Also find out if the university/college offers support with finding student accommodation.

-- Check out public transport facilities - unless you intend to take a car to university with you.

-- Take a look at private accommodation areas for 2nd and 3rd years of study.

QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS!!!

Make sure you ask plenty of questions at university open days. To give you a little inspiration, check out our suggestions…

About the Courses -----

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What courses are available within a particular subject area?

What are the entry requirements - subjects and grades?

How is the course structured?

What options could I take/which areas could I specialise in?

-- How will I be assessed?

-- Are there opportunities for industry related work placements in the UK or overseas? If so, who organises them?

-- What have graduates done after completing the course?

-- How much are the course fees?

About the University -- What teaching facilities are available (e.g. science and language labs)?

-- What study facilities are available (e.g. library resources, internet and computer access)?

-- Is the university visited by employers who wish to recruit new graduates?

Accommodation -- How much university accommodation is available?

-- How much does it cost?

-- What are catering and food shopping facilities like on/ off campus and what facilities will be provided in Halls of Residence – e.g. laundry room, kettles, toasters, bedding?

-- Am I guaranteed a place in university accommodation in my first year?

-- Is there much private accommodation available in the local area?

-- Is there an office that can help me to find approved private accommodation?

Student Lifestyle -----

What is the social life like?

Is the Student Union active and/or successful?

Are there many university clubs and societies?

Do they have clubs and societies in the areas that are of particular interest to me (e.g. sport, music…)?

-- Is it an expensive place to live on a student budget?

-- Are there many opportunities for part-time work?

Jargon explained

-- Campus - The buildings and grounds of a university or college.

-- Bursary - Non-repayable financial support for eligible students.

-- Deferred Entry - Application for a university place (through UCAS) more than one year before you intend to start the course.

-- Seminar - More interactive than a lecture. A group of students meet to discuss a subject with a tutor.

-- Undergraduate - Someone studying for their first degree.

-- Dissertation - An extended essay or report (8,000-12,000 words) on a specific subject area, written in the final year of an undergraduate honours degree course.

Useful guides: The Big Official UCAS Guide www.ucas.com University prospectuses Brian Heap - Degree Course Offers: The Comprehensive Guide on Entry to Universities and Colleges The Times Good University Guide www.prospects.ac.uk The Guardian University Guide or www.education.guardian.co.uk www.ukcoursefinder.com The Push Guide to Which University by students for students or www.push.co.uk www.unistats.com

Why Go:

Things to consider:

Jobs Earnings Contacts Time to think about your next step Gain life experience Learn new things

Reputation/progression Finances The course Atmosphere/lifestyle Location

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Meredydd

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Dear All, We are rapidly approaching the end of this academic year, and I sincerely hope that you have really enjoyed and benefitted from studying at Reaseheath. I have greatly appreciated the input we have received from student representatives, and in particular the Student Association, this year which has helped us ensure your learning and learning environment fully meets your needs.

The ‘student voice’ is really important to us and we respect and value your opinions and have used and will continue to use your knowledge and advice as we design and build new student facilities and resources at the College.

I wish you all the best for your exams and the completion of your assessments and assignments, and really look forward to celebrating with you at the Presentation of Awards

at the end of June, and our HE Graduation ceremony at the end of September this year.

Many of you will be returning to Reaseheath on higher level programmes, including our Foundation Degrees and Degrees.

Some of you will progress to other Higher Education institutions to continue your studies. Many of you will move directly into the careers of your choice. I wish you all the best of luck for the future and hope that your very fond memories of your time at Reaseheath will encourage you to become members of Reaseheath Alumni and to keep in touch with your friends and the College.

Kind regards

Meredydd David OBE Principal

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-- Keep it brief (1-2 pages).

-- Be positive, it should always highlight your achievements and strengths.

-- Present your CV in a clear and professional way.

-- Look online, there are many websites to help you: -- www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv.htm -- www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-andservices/education-and-learning/careers/ looking-and-applying-for-jobs/writing-acurriculum-vitae.htm

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Job Centres.

Newspapers.

On the internet.

By registering with recruitment agencies.

Through friends and family.

-- www.jobcentreonline.com/JCOLFront/ Home.aspx

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Make a good impression during your job interview -- Look the part dress smartly.

-- Research the company you are applying for a job at.

-- Be confident and calm, smile and remember it is a job interview not an interrogation.

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Plan your job hunting/ know where to look for jobs

Bright Ideas

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Write a killer CV

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Don’t be shy, be confident and smile -- Tell everyone you know you are looking for a job.

-- Many jobs aren’t advertised and you may be able to get a good job lead from a friend or family member.

-- Be confident and approach businesses for jobs even if there’s none advertised.

Keep an open mind -- Don’t limit your self to a certain type of job, you never know you might find a new career path.

-- Keep an open mind when it comes to what you earn as you can always climb up the career ladder.

-- Be flexible the more flexible you are the more opportunities you’ll be able to apply for.

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Be patient and persistent -- Set aside time every week to look for job adverts and go and speak to local businesses.

-- Follow up applications if you haven’t had a response.

Apply for lots of jobs -- Apply for as many jobs as possible.

-- Spend as much time as you can applying and follow up by calling or emailing to check on your application.

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Don’t just rely on adverts - take the initiative -- Don’t wait for jobs to be advertised, as around 80% of jobs are never advertised.

-- Send your CV to company’s that you are interested in working at and see what happens.

Volunteer -- Volunteering is great for your CV. -- It offers you invaluable experience that will help you in your job search.

-- You will gain skills needed to pursue certain careers.

-- It is also a great way to get involved in the local community.

-- Websites: -- www.do-it.org.uk -- www.vinspired.com -- www.prospects.ac.uk/gap_year_opportunities.htm

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Be different!

-- Think about ways to stand out from the crowd when contacting companies. Use topical events to your advantage: for example, at Easter you could send your CV along with a chocolate egg. They might not have any jobs at that time but it will certainly get their attention and put you front of mind when a vacancy does arise. Always do it in a way that highlights the qualities you can bring to your new job.

-- nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ Pages/Home.aspx -- www.rspca.org.uk/in-action/careers/ jobvacancies -- www.glassdoor.co.uk/index.htm -- www.graduate-jobs.com/

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REASEHEATH

Job Vacancies Farmers - Dairy Farmer An opportunity has arisen for a young enthusiastic person to join our progressive dairy farm. Our 260 cow high yielding intensive dairy herd features a modern setup run by a young and friendly team.

All relevant training will be given to the successful candidate. Apply including CV to: davidglebewright@gmail.com or 07977 472125.

Food Technology - Junior Applications Technologist at GNT UK Ltd. We are also looking for someone who can identify and create new business opportunities and assist in the smooth running of the laboratory.

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria: -- Higher education qualification in food science or technology -- Some practical experience -- Knowledge about food, its appearance, ingredients and industrial processing -- Manage and deliver projects -- Self motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills To apply please send us your CV to ehumbert@gnt-group.com

Sports Physical Training Instructor with the RAF Physical Training Instructors are an essential part of the RAF. You’ll manage a range of sports facilities and administer sporting activities, both on and off base. As well as instructing classes in physical education, you’ll conduct fitness tests, provide fitness and health counselling. Were looking for fit, active people that can motivate others to be the same way.

To enquire about qualifications need and to apply please look at our website www.raf.mod.uk/rafreserves/

Horticulture - Horticultural Technician at Bridgemere Nursery Wholesale The candidate will need to be familiar with identifying pests and diseases as well as how to eradicate them from the crop. Additional responsibilities include monitoring irrigation systems and general nursery duties. Spraying certificate (PA1 and P6) preferred but not essential as training can be provided for the right individual.

To apply please send us your CV to bridgemerenurserywholesale@thegardencentregroup.co.uk

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General Assistant - The Jolly Tar Accommodation and meals provided. Over 18’s only. Duties will include bar work, waiting on, kitchen and cleaning. Experience preferred but not essential.

To apply call in with contact details or phone 01270 528212.

Animal Management - Research Animal Care and Welfare Officer We are currently recruiting for a Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the organisations expanding research programme, and will benefit from excellent on-site facilities and remuneration package.

Basic requirements: -- Institute of Animal Technology IAT Membership or equivalent.

-- Routinely Liaises with Home Office Inspectors.

-- Detailed working knowledge of the maintenance of GM rodents and/or fish and frogs.

-- Comprehensive knowledge of Home Office regulations, H&S, COSHH and other relevant legislation.

For more information or to apply please search www.totaljobs.com/ JobSeeking/ARM-1645-Named- Animal-Care-and-Welfare-Officer_ job59484451

Equine - Experienced charismatic equine vet with business desire wanted!

We have grown rapidly and are now looking for a confident, charismatic vet to come on board so we can drive the business forward together; partnership and profit share considered. Our main focus is on lameness with a huge client base of racehorses. To apply for this position you must be RCVS registered and qualified. If interested send your CV to lauren@prospect-health.com and specify the best time to be contacted about the opportunity.

Events - Events Coordinator at Heaton House Events Coordinator / Events Planner Heaton House Events Ltd. are a team of professional Event Organisers with over 30 years of experience in organising not only Weddings covering many cultures but also Charity events including a number of annual outdoor events, some with an attendance of over 8,000 people.

Your responsibilities: a) Sales of weddings, corporate and special events b) Handling telephone enquiries c) Developing new business d) The co-ordination of weddings, corporate and special events in order to exceed the customer’s expectations.

Essential experience: a) Experience in this field is not essential b) There is a demanding but varied workload, which requires commitment c) You must have the ability to multi task, work under pressure and manage your time effectively d) Excellent project management and organisational skills e) Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel f) Full UK drivers licence and access to own vehicle To apply please contact Heaton House

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Sports

Clubs As the sports season has come to an end we are looking at some of the other sports on offer here at Reaseheath:

Monday Touch Rugby This takes place on a Monday evening from 6pm-7pm and is run by a local rugby coach who also works for the RFU. Sessions are for all abilities, are great fun and really good for your fitness. Why not come along and have a go!

Jujitsu 2013-2014 has been a great year for the Reaseheath Jujitsu Club, with over 40 students taking part at some stage of the year and a regular 12 turning up every Monday and Wednesday night.

There was even a demonstration at the College’s Family Festival where Steph managed to complete her yellow belt and keep her nerve in front of a crowd of over 100 people, well done Steph!

For more information or if you have any questions about sports activities in the day time, or if you want to suggest another activity email Sarah Ruff at: sarahr@reaseheath.ac.uk For evening sports email Andy Walker with questions and suggestions at: andreww@reaseheath.ac.uk

Thursday 5 a side football From 6pm-7.30pm students have the chance to play 5-a-side football. This has been a really great session with consistent numbers of around 20-30 every week and these form the main part of the residential football team.

Friday Football Mash Up This takes place on a Friday lunchtime from 12pm-1pm and is for all abilities.

If you fancy playing football with your mates then come along and join in!!

For information regarding evening/ day sports activities email Andy on andreww@reaseheath.ac.uk or Sarah on sarahr@reaseheath.ac.uk

Reaseheath College Gym

Tuesday Cricket/Rounders We have been running some indoor cricket sessions over the last couple of weeks and fingers crossed if we get some nice weather we will be playing rounders outside soon. Come along from 6pm on a Tuesday evening to join in!

Wednesday Climbing Club Come and have a go on the Reaseheath Climbing wall by joining in with our Climbing Club on Wednesday evenings from 6pm. The sessions have proven to be very popular and we are looking at taking the group to other climbing walls in the local area.

Badminton Why not come along to the sports hall from 7pm-8pm on Wednesday evenings and challenge your friends to a badminton match? You can play singles or doubles or just play for the fun of it. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

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From September the costs will be £20 per term or £54 for the whole academic year. You will need to be fully inducted, so please see a member of the Sports Performance department, who are based in Grebe House, for more information.

For information regarding using the gym before the end of June please see the sports department in Grebe House, email kate.humphrey@reaseheath.ac.uk or contact the team on twitter by using @RHC_Sports

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Where are our students now?

Name: Lois Dalton Course: Level 2 Diploma workbased Animal Care Class Year: 2011 Current job title and organisation: Owner, Vanity Furr Dog Grooming Hi Lois, it’s great to have the opportunity to talk to you, could you tell me what you’re currently up to in your work life?

I am the owner and founder of the company Vanity Furr Dog Grooming and spend my working days managing the business and as a full-time dog groomer.

Fantastic to hear that you own your own business Lois, can you tell me a little bit more about your role as the owner of Vanity Furr?

On a day-to-day basis; I take grooming appointment bookings, groom and style all breeds of dogs and provide them with relevant health checks, order stock and generally provide the best customer experience I can for the dogs and their owners.

When did you start your business?

In August 2013.

So thinking back to before August 2013, what led you to the creation of Vanity Furr?

After leaving school I completed an apprenticeship at a grooming parlour and boarding kennels as a trainee dog groomer along with gaining my Level 2 Workbased Diploma in Animal Care qualification from Reaseheath. I went on to achieve my City & Guilds Level 3 professional grooming qualifications in September 2011, achieving distinctions across modules. I was then awarded a scholarship with leading products brand Aesculap in March 2013, having been nominated by Groom Team England. These invaluable experiences helped develop my professional ability and knowledge

of the industry, giving me the confidence to ‘go for it’ and open my own grooming salon, something I’m really proud to be doing.

And proud you should definitely be! On this point, what do you think have been the most exciting or rewarding moments of your career so far?

Setting up and starting my own business has been the most rewarding part of my short career so far. I built Vanity Furr from scratch and within quite a short time it has already developed into a well-known and very well supported little enterprise.

What inspired you to, as you said “go for it” and create Vanity Furr?

Dog grooming is all I have ever wanted to do. My love, passion and enthusiasm for the dog grooming industry paired with my obsession for perfection and drive for independence meant that having my own business seemed like the obvious path to take.

Do you have any advice for current students keen to pursue a dog grooming related career?

Be prepared to work extremely hard! You don’t get anything in this industry without putting 100% effort into everything you do. The animals always come first no matter what. Never doubt your abilities, and ALWAYS strive to be bigger and better.

Great advice, thanks for that Lois. Just one final question - you’ve already built up a successful business at just 20 years old, what’s the next goal?

I’m passionate to continue working hard doing the job I love with the intention of expanding Vanity Furr. My ultimate goal is to earn myself a place on Groom Team England.

Visit www.vanityfurr-doggrooming.co.uk/ to find out more about Lois and Vanity Furr Dog Grooming.

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Food Recipes

for under a fiver

Student recipes taken from: www.studentrecipes.com/ There are some great recipes here for students that are cheap, quick and easy.

Brownies

Peri Peri Chicken Stir Fry

Prep time: 60 minutes

Prep time: 30 minutes

Serves: 10

Serves: 2

Cost: £4.48

Cost: £4.90

45p per portion

£2.45 per portion

Ingredients

Ingredients

250g butter £1.00

1 ½ mixed peppers £1.03

250g Sainsbury’s Basics dark chocolate 75p

½ large onions 20p

4 eggs 88p

90g chicken £1.00

335g caster sugar £1.05

Nando’s peri-peri chip sprinkle £1.79

150g plain flour 80p

Vegetable oil

Pinch of salt

Noodles 88p

Method

Oher vegetables optional

1. Preheat oven to 180C

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2. Line 20x30cm cake tin with lightly greased greaseproof paper leaving some overlapping edges 3. Heat a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to melt the chocolate and butter stirring gently until smooth 4. Remove from the heat and add sugar, allowing it to dissolve 5. In a separate large bowl lightly beat the eggs then add them to the butter and chocolate mixture, beating until they are nicely blended

1. Heat frying pan with vegetable oil and add the onion 2. Add peppers and other vegetables 3. Add chicken 4. Cook for 10 minutes 5. Sprinkle Nando’s peri peri chip over to taste 6. Cook for a further 5-10 mins

6. Add flour, beating well to allow some air into mixture 7. Pour into prepared tin and bake for 30-40 minutes until centre has just set and top is starting to crack 8. Once removed from oven allow tray sized brownie to cool before slicing into portions and serving and storing

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Are you

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Did you know there is Discretionary Bursary Funding available to help with tuition fees, travel expenses and equipment costs?

Students required for new and exciting ‘Level 2 Diploma in Professional Butchery’

Your Butchery Department Needs You

For more information visit www.reaseheath.ac.uk/subjects/food/level-2-diploma-inprofessional-butchery/

Student Ambassadors

This is means tested, and you may qualify! Call in to see the Student Finance Team in Student Services, they are happy to help with all questions and queries.

needed next year

Reaseheath

Alumni Keep in touch after you leave.

Join our growing community of former students and staff.

Sign up for FREE membership www.reaseheath.ac.uk/alumni

As a student ambassador you are employed by the college to help out the marketing team with course open events, taster days etc.

What we would need from you: -- Be approachable with a big welcoming smile -- Talk about what your first hand knowledge of the college and you course area -- What made you choose Reaseheath -- Why do you like it at Reaseheath -- What have you been involved in that has been particularly enjoyable and beneficial For more information drop into the marketing office and look out for the student ambassador recruitment meeting in September.

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Why not consider staying on to study for a degree at Reaseheath?

-- Adventure Sports -- Agriculture -- Animal Management -- Countryside -- Engineering -- Equine

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Events Management (Rural) -- Floristry -- Food industry -- Horticulture Visit www.reaseheath. ac.uk/higher-education or see your course tutor for more details.

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