Saturday 21st March 2009

A few months back we were able to assist Nottingham Teaching College to upgrade their free WordPress blog to a self hosted WordPress website. This enabled NTC to style their website how they liked without the constraints of a ridged template. Their email address now matches their web address too. This small piece of work was delivered through a Capacity Builders programme run by Nottingham’s own Base Camp project.

Nottingham Teaching College is a voluntary run centre of learning based in Nottingham’s Radford district. Established in 1978 the college has helped the community develop skills and qualify in all manner of subjects ranging from basic food hygiene right through to Master of Business Administration (MBA).

It was with a sense of privilege that we were invited to attend the College’s 2009 graduation ceremony held at Radford Unity Complex on a warm and sunny March afternoon. NTC is a small volunteer run operation so we were not quite sure what to expect but in the event we were uplifted by the College’s achievements and proud for their graduates.

The college were able to award 17 degrees through he University of London as well as numerous City & Guilds qualifications. All of the graduates and faculty looked splendid in mortarboards (or turbans), gowns and hoods. Councillor Khan, who took the opportunity to pledge support for the College, awarded the certificates.

We wish Nottingham Teaching College and their students the very best for their new term. Long may they continue their important work.