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WeIntroduction are proud and excited to be celebrating 6o years of delivering high In 2007, we formed University Centre with our partner quality education and training from the Park Crescent Campus. The and built a dedicated facility on the College’s College has certainly come a long way from its beginnings as a small campus. UCP now has over 800 undergraduates studying on a range of technical college; post Second World War, where the majority of its degree pathways. In 2009, we set up a state of the art media and students were apprentices. Peterborough Technical College, as we were journalism centre based in Peterborough’s city centre. In 2011, the known then, decided to relocate from the city centre location in 1953 College established Jobsmart in both Peterborough and Wisbech to to our current campus between Park Crescent and Eastfield Road. support unemployed individuals into work.

Still well known for apprenticeships and engineering and construction More recently the College has established specialist subsidiary based subjects, the College branched out initially into business courses, companies. In 2012, Anglia Professional Training began trading hospitality and catering, hairdressing and sports based short courses. providing accountancy and financial services training for local Peterborough Regional College is now the largest education provider businesses. In 2013, PRC Ventures has been created to manage the in the area providing courses in all subject sectors and delivering over learning company activity within the College which will provide 644 different and 30 higher education qualifications commercial learning environments for students to aid their during the 2012/13 academic year. development and employability.

Since 1953 to present day we estimate around 600,000 students have Support for students has always been a priority for PRC. The extensive studied at the College. And with our achievement rates now well support services at the College ensure the success of students at all above England averages we are pleased to be supporting young levels, abilities and backgrounds. In 2010, as financial support for people and adults in fulfilling their career aspirations; businesses in students was being reduced by central government, we set up an training their workforce; and the local economy through growth, educational charity, The Peterborough Educational Trust, which now regeneration and community cohesion. supports students at the College in a number of different categories. 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 3

Investment in the campus and the teaching and learning accommodation is a continuing priority. We are currently part way through a £5million investment in the campus which includes new entrances and a state of the art enterprise lounge due to open Raising aspiration, realising shortly. This will complement our new enterprise and entrepreneurial qualifications, launched last academic year.

We, as a college, are extremely proud of what we have achieved and potential and inspiring success how we have served the community and local business over the past 60 years. We are pleased to celebrate this with you and look forward to the future successes of Peterborough Regional College. . . . celebrating 60 years.

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1948 The first Chairman of the Board was Arthur Mellows before the College was located on the Park Crescent Campus 1948 The original design for the Peterborough Technical College was the result of a nationwide competition and the estimated cost of building was £276,025 1949 Work began on the first phase 1953 Opening of the first phase at Eastfield by Lord Percy of Newcastle – the well known educationalist and former President of the Board of Education 1953 1,902 students were enrolled on mostly day release courses – over 1,000 were studying Engineering 1950s 1953 A new secretarial course was introduced for girls 1954 Received the first civic visit from the Mayor of Peterborough 1958 John Mansfield was the Chair of Governors and Frank Perkins and Jack Hunt were Governors 1959 Official opening of the second phase first steps inside! 1959 2,503 students were enrolled – 144 on full-time courses and 2,359 on part-time and evening courses. 539 were female and 1,964 were male

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Chemistry lab - 1959 Electrical machines lab - 1959

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motor vehicle Workshop - 1953

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Harry Hadfield, of the original lecturers from opportunity with both hands, following the war as a fresh start. I had Peterborough Technical College, speaks of his experiences. to leave my wife at home to live with my parents temporarily while I went to live in lodgings. We five members of staff set up an office in I, along with three other lecturers and Principal Charles Victor Vinten New Road, Peterborough city centre and it was from there we went Fenton, opened the College back in 1946. The first home of the then, round factories like Hotpoint, Perkins, Baker Perkins, Peter Peterborough Technical College was on the corner of Westgate and Brotherhoods, Mitchell Engineering and Newall Engineering, Long Causeway and then moved to Park Crescent in 1953. I went into enrolling apprentices along the way. These students made up the teaching mechanical engineering after the war, as I had the experience College’s first students. from having worked on the gas turbine jet engine for Rolls Royce at a secret factory in Lancashire. We always had a good relationship with these companies; I remember I could just walk in and talk to anyone there. We were the only college of I started teaching night classes and loved it so much so I thought I our kind at the time and we worked closely with these businesses and in would study for my teaching qualification. Before I got the job at return they kept us informed of any new developments in the industry. I had been to Peterborough as a boy and I remember having loved it. It was a semi agricultural city and there I remember some college staff moving to Peter’s Court before taking were wide streets with trees in the middle of them. Back then, the over the shop, which had served as a YWCA hostel during the Second College was set up by local companies, because they needed skilled World War before they then made the decision to move to Park men and women for the City. I wanted to really grab this role and Crescent. 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 10

1961 A four year HND in Mechanical Engineering cost 75 shillings 1964 The College introduced the first full-time hairdressing course 1964 The College had its own computer – a Data General Nova, a gas turbine, a closed circuit TV and a language lab 1965 The third and fourth phases were officially opened on 19 March 1965 Total number of students reaches 3,636 1966 First female to study on an engineering course 1968 The College employs the first full-time catering lecturer 1960s 1969 Fifth phase was opened by Princess Alexandra 1969 Total number of students reaches 5,309

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Richard Cowling – Former HNC In September 1956, I enrolled at Wisbech Construction student Technical College, again in its infant years, on I was thrilled to read that my old college is the day release ONC in Building course. That celebrating its 60th anniversary and may I take year proved very successful for me under the this opportunity to congratulate all of the leadership of their Head of Building at the tutors, ancillary staff and students old and new time, Mr Winder. However due to insufficient for reaching this milestone in its continuing numbers on that course, I transferred to development. Peterborough Technical College, again on day release courses from September 1957 until Having been born and raised in Wisbech, I July 1961 where I successfully completed ONC attended Wisbech Grammar School from years 2 and 3 in Building and HNC years 1 and September 1951 to July 1956 where I took the 2 in Building. In 1959 I also moved to a new old GCE O-level examinations with only employer, Messrs Ruddle and Wilkinson, nominal success. In January of 1956, some six architects and surveyors, at that time based pottery students get creative - 1969 months before leaving school, I applied for and in Long Causeway Chambers, Peterborough. was successful in obtaining a Saturday morning (yes Saturday morning) and school I was very fortunate indeed to have taken my holiday placement with a local architects' ONC and HNC courses under the leadership of practice, Messrs Parker and Parker where I very Mr H K Padgett, Head of Building, who, I have soon realised that the architectural profession to state here, without any fear of contradiction, was the career for me. was the most professional and helpful tutor and/or lecturer that I have had dealings with On leaving school, in July 1956, I was throughout my entire career. Even now, as I immediately taken on by the same Messrs reach the age of 73 years and having been Parker and Parker as a full-time trainee retired for some seven years I still remember architectural draughtsman on a mind-blowing Mr Padgett with a great deal of respect, salary of 5/- (i.e. 25p per week). This was the affection and admiration. way things were in those days when trainees and apprentices accepted a low salary, My career has taken me on an interesting realising that they were learning a profession journey through private and local authority or trade that would benefit them as they and in the final three years I became a moved on through the future years of their Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) careers. of which I am now proud to be a life member. African visitors to the College - 1961 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 13

1960s

HRH princess Alexandra officially opens Alexandra foyer - 1969

Biology students conduct experiments - 1966

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Councillor Marco Cereste – former Peterborough Regional College O-levels. My head teacher was student, local businessman and Leader of Peterborough City Council. trying to push me into further academic studies but I felt I I started my education at Orton Longueville Secondary Modern School, had achieved all I could at a small school then with limited subjects and facilities. school and needed more. Councillor marco Cereste Although I had a strong By the time it came to studying my GCSEs or O-levels back then, my interest in art and history, I had school had an agreement with Peterborough Regional College for me also started building up my own businesses at the age of 16 so I knew to go and study some of my subjects like maths and physics, further at this was the path I wanted to pursue. the Park Crescent site. Having struggled to keep focused at school, I knew an education was I was lucky to get this opportunity as I was considered as one of the important and I didn’t give up. So at 16, I enrolled on a two year students predicted to do well. business course at Peterborough Regional College. I remember thoroughly enjoying my time at college and always looked forward to So in 1965 I arrived at PRC. Some areas looking pretty similar still to how going which must be a good thing! I remember! I learnt about ‘real’ subjects relating to business like law and economics, I have fond memories from my maths or physics teacher Mr Black, and areas that I knew I would find valuable in my future careers. I also remember Mr McIntyre was Principal at the time. remember attending computer studies when the first computers were coming out, as I knew this would be an important factor to business in I was really pleased with my overall grades, coming out with eleven the years to come. 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 15

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Chemistry students under the microscope - 1965 Short courses in sport in action - 1969 Chefs cook up a storm - 1969

In my arrogance I didn’t sit the final exams for my business qualifications, years, bringing students over from Italy to learn English. At the age of 45 which I do regret, but I was so keen to get out into the world of work and I also studied for my MBA (Masters in Business Administration). start up my own ventures. Even my father, aged 65 came to Peterborough Regional College to At 18 years old I was opening my first deli with my parents, alongside my study electronics and then languages part-time. He loved every minute antiques business that I had started. of it. Getting out, meeting new people and learning something new. And that’s what I love about Peterborough Regional College, no matter I realised later in life just how important an education was and was keen who you are, what age or how academic you are, you can study your to get back into learning. chosen subjects and go on to be very successful. I feel it certainly helped me learn the foundations to succeed within my ventures over the years. I returned to PRC as a part-time student learning languages, something I really loved. At one time I think I was actually studying three Nowadays I am enjoying getting involved with the College as a languages at once, Spanish, French and Italian. I remember very well Governor, and also with University Centre Peterborough, as I feel this is a Professor Chirico who taught Italian and also Professor Richardson who very positive asset to the City. I also enjoy the occasional meal in your taught Spanish. Parcs Restaurant!

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1971 The official opening of the new motor vehicle training centre 1972 The College curriculum is split into seven different departments. Today there are 13 curriculum areas within 3 faculties. 1973 Student Union is officially affiliated with National Union of Students in February of this year 1975 26 full-time courses were available 1975 First female school leaver to become a full-time apprentice engineer 1975 The College Salon operates as a commercial enterprise 1977 First college open day took place showcasing all subject areas in January of this year 1978 PRC employed 192 full-time and 120 part-time 1970s members of staff and had a student body of 7,000

Art students in action - 1975

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1970s

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Brian Redshaw - Former Peterborough Regional College were all very knowledgeable student, to Vice Principal for Resources & Business Innovation and helpful. Three lecturers in at PRC. particular were very influential on my career, John Wilkinson, I left school in 1974 with some good O-levels results. Staying on at Laurence Brettell and Lionel school wasn’t an option for me, and like many other people I had Essam, and later on I was been applying for apprenticeships during my last year at school. lucky to work with them all My Dad was very pro-apprenticeship believing that a trade gave when I became a lecturer at you a job for life. the College.

I applied for several apprenticeships with local companies and got I finished my qualifications in offered jobs at Perkins, Baker Perkins and Eastern Electricity. 1979 and was then a fully Apprenticeships were available with lots of companies in those qualified electrician with days; I decided to pick Eastern Electricity who I joined for a four Eastern Electricity working year apprenticeship to be an Electrician. on a variety of contracting projects. I later became an Brian Redshaw The first year of my apprenticeship was spent at the Electricity Installation Inspector. I have Board training school near Romford which meant living away from always been ambitious and by home. In those days Eastern Electricity provided excellent training the mid 80s I was thinking how I could develop my career. for its apprentices. My first experience of FE was at Havering In 1987 I saw a job advertised at the College for a Lecturer in Technical College where I went on block release until I moved back Electrical Installation Work, I applied and got the job! I joined the to Peterborough and in 1975 started at what was then called Electrical Engineering Department and worked alongside the Peterborough Technical College, studying the Electrical Technician people who had previously taught me as a student. As a new course on day release which was a five year programme. entrant to teaching, the College supported me to undertake my teacher training, undergraduate and post graduate studies. I was very proud to be a student prize winner on three occasions I find it very rewarding to look back and see students who I whilst I was studying here. Further education suited me very well, I taught in my early teaching career now successfully running their could see the relevance of my learning to my job and the lecturers own businesses.

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Brickwork students - 1976 Drama students taking a break – 1975

Since 1987 I have held a number of positions at the College and the needs of the local community. The curriculum has changed to have been very fortunate to be able to develop my career within respond to new demands and the buildings have been altered the same organisation. From lecturer, I became Workgroup Leader, accordingly. then in the late 90’s I was promoted to Quality Improvement Manager, then to Executive Director of Quality and Planning before When I started work at the College the Principal was Mr Sheen, I became Vice Principal in 2005. I was particularly proud to be the since then I have had the pleasure to work directly with three other College Inspection Nominee in 2004 when Ofsted graded the Principals. All of whom have brought their own passion for further College ‘Good’ and to be part of our very successful 2011 inspection education to the College. when we were graded ‘Good’ with outstanding features. I strongly believe that further education is the best sector of our Since my time as a student, the College has undergone many countries education system, and probably the most undervalued. changes. In the mid 70s the construction workshop had not been Despite millions of pounds being spent on our schools, somehow built and the electrical engineering classrooms were where our they still don’t meet the needs of many of our young people and it performing arts department is now located! The College has the is the further education system that gives these people new ability to continually develop and change to ensure that it meets opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge and 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 21

1970s

Student award winners - 1976

gain employment or progress to further or higher education. I am immensely proud to work at the College. Our staff work incredibly hard and every year we help thousands of young people succeed. Peterborough should also be very proud of Peterborough Regional College.

The College has a very bright future and I’m sure it will still be serving the local community in another 60 years time. It will continue to adapt to meet local and political circumstances and is certainly becoming more commercially focused. I am sure it will remain a great place to work and to study and will continue to transform the lives of local people and help provide skilled labour to drive the local economy. Creative living course – 1974 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 22

1970s

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1981 PRC employed 217 full-time and 120 part-time members of staff and had a student body of 6,000 1982 Peterborough Technical College was renamed Peterborough Regional College 1988 The College Nursery opens 1989 PRC now has a total student body of more than 12,000 including 1,200 full time students 1989 The College offered foundation degrees in conjunction with 1989 The College won best Gents Haircut at a regional hairdressing competition 1989 Won regional competition for hair and make-up in a 1980s Starlight Express production

Timber Trades Workshop - 1980s

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Gary Hyman former Motor Vehicle student – now Regional Sales The tuition I received at Peterborough Regional College was a very Manager at Aston Martin in America – says it is all down to his strong foundation of automotive mechanics and the industry and the course here. lecturers I was fortunate enough to have were hugely inspiring to me.

I was a full-time student beginning in 1982 studying automotive I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Roger Dewey, Keith Lofts, and the technology before doing my apprenticeship with the Peterborough entire motor vehicle department at the College in launching me on a City Council and continuing my studies on day release. After my career in automotive spanning 30 years, and I would like to take the apprenticeship, I went to work as a technician for opportunity to wish Roger a long and happy retirement. Marshall Jaguar in Peterborough for five years before embarking on a successful partnership in a garage called Nene Jaguar Specialists. After two years I sold my share and headed for the US having always longed to travel across the Atlantic. Here I worked as a shop foreman for a Jaguar dealer in Boston Massachusetts. After five years there I moved on to become workshop manager for Jaguar and Land Rover Houston in Texas and finally in 2008 I had the opportunity to work for a manufacturer and joined Aston Martin North America as Regional After Sales Manager for the company covering Texas, the southwest and southern California.

I have very fond memories of my time at Peterborough Technical College as it was then and from an early age I knew that all I wanted to do was work with cars.

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1980s

Group of student chefs – 1984

College Creche - 1989

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1992 Parcs Restaurant was officially opened in May by the Prime Minister, John Major 1992 PRC has 1,600 full-time students and 13,000 part-time students 1993 The College now has over 300 computers and around 15,000 students, 2,000 of these studying on a full-time course 1993 PRC became a Corporation under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 1993 Degrees were offered at PRC 1995 Performing Arts courses introduced including the BTEC National in 1990s Performing Arts 1995 PRC’s first Freshers’ Fair is held in September 1995 1996 Video conferencing facilities first installed at PRC in a project which was the first of its kind in the country 1996 PRC’s first graduation ceremony 1997 BTEC National in Sport Studies Art Student - 1990s introduced

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Emma Bull; former PRC Student, now Creative Director for high profile music events, working with musicians such as Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Leona Lewis and Westlife.

I started at Peterborough Regional College back in 1997 on the BTEC National Diploma Course in Performing Arts.

We were based in the old Hightrees building on Eastfield Road, just set back from the main campus. The students there had a real sense of community within the performing arts and media courses and I remember being treated as an adult by the tutors in a ‘real’ working and industry relevant environment.

I studied the practical side of performing arts, acting, dance and drama but I found I favoured the technical side behind the performances for example theatre craft.

The preparation and self development that I achieved under the guidance of Sadie Tibbett, our tutor and other members of the teaching team was immense as they were so enthusiastic and passionate about their craft. I am now a Creative Director in the music industry, directing and designing performances for high profile, international pop artists such Being taught by ex industry professionals really made a difference and as Kylie Minogue, One Direction, Leona Lewis, Westlife and more. I have meant that there was a huge resource of inspiration and talent to learn also been involved in the Olympic opening ceremony 2012 along with from. the Royal Variety Performance in 2012.

After my two year course at PRC, I went on to study a BA Hons in I definitely believe my own career success can be traced back to what I Lighting Design at the Rose Bruford School of Speech & Drama. learnt at Peterborough Regional College. 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:03 Page 31

1990s

parcs Restaurant newly opened – 1992 Computer suite – 1996

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2000 Performing Arts student secures £30,000 scholarship to top London dance school 2001 Student mechanic, Gavin Lester beat thousands of hopefuls to take part in the World Skills Championship in Korea 2001 The first cohort of 14-16 year old learners joined PRC on day release from their school to study vocational qualifications 2006 Talks began with Anglia Ruskin University to develop a university campus for the City 2006 Plumbing courses for women launched 2006 Sports science student Alan Burton plays cricket for Australia 2000s 2007 First female to complete and qualify from Motor Vehicle qualification 2007 University Centre Peterborough recruits first ever students 2009 University Centre Peterborough is officially opened

new archaeology class in 2009 Media & Journalism Centre opens on Broadway, Peterborough by actor Ralph action - 2005 Little, star of the Royale Family 2009/10 PRC apprentice Luke Harrison wins Regional Young Apprentice of the Year

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2000s

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2000s

Daniel Smith, former Peterborough Regional College Following this I worked in a few local well known hotels but in April student now a Professional Chef, having worked in a number of 2013 I started a new job, at the Olive Branch country pub in Clipsham, high profile venues. Rutland. My position here is Sous Chef with a lot of responsibility. I have covered all sections in the kitchen and my main job is to run the kitchen I started at PRC in 2006 and left in 2009, having successfully completed on a daily basis. NVQ levels 1-3 in Professional Cookery and also NVQ 1 and 2 in Food & Beverage Service. Since working at the Olive Branch we have been successful in gaining the award for Best Pub of the Year 2014 in the Good Pub Guide. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Peterborough Regional College, particularly preparing and serving the food for the large awards I would definitely say that going to college was a great move for me evenings and open days. rather than staying on at school. I learnt a trade or specialist subject for the career I wanted to go into and I also believe the best way is to learn One of my best memories was taking part in a the trade and gain experience practically, rather than learning it from a guest chef evening with chefs from local book. That’s how I found the courses establishments. And I particularly remember the at PRC, it was so practical, working milkshakes from the coffee shop being really alongside industry specialists in a good! real restaurant environment.

Terry Windsor invested a lot of his time in me I definitely believe my own career and pushed me to be the best I could be. success can be traced back to what I Without him I don’t think I would be at the level learnt at Peterborough Regional I am today. College.

Once I left college I was fortunate to obtain a Commis Chef position at Claridges in London, where I worked for 2 1/2 years working on all sections.

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2010 Angela Joyce becomes the 2012 Peter Jones Enterprise Academy youngest ever Principal & CEO in set up at PRC the FE sector 2012 Skills Minister, Matthew Hancock 2010 PRC Rugby Development student MP visits the College and says ‘this Matt Willis tackles England Trials is one (college) to watch’ 2010 Motor Vehicle Workshop gets a 2012 The College Finance Team wins TES re-vamp FE Award 2011 PRC partner up with Peterborough 2012 Learners met Prince Charles at East United Football Club for their of England Showground Event Football Development Centre 2012 To recognise NEETs work at PRC, delivery 2010s learners attend a parliamentary 2011 The College leads the way with reception at the House of “Peterborough Regional College is a new courses in Horse Commons strongly improving and good college Management and Aeronautical 2012 College’s new electric car is world Engineering because of very good leadership, record holder 2011 The College launches their new experienced and capable management 2012 College receive ‘good’ Ofsted employment services division – and the unequivocal commitment of all report, with ‘outstanding’ features Jobsmart staff to provide the very best for learners.” 2012 Social & Digital Media 2011 The College is awarded the NHS Apprenticeship launch with You’re Welcome standard “The aspiration of becoming an partners Digital Youth Academy 2011 Student Vernon Horne selected for 2012 College purchase Anglia outstanding college is a realistic one.” England Colleges Rugby Team Accountancy Training to create Ofsted 2012 2011 Students commended for AoC Anglia Professional Training Beacon Award 2013 PRC celebrate their 1000th 2012 New £1.3 million art and brickwork apprentice in one academic year facility, The Fisher Building officially 2012/13 opened by The Mayor of 2013 Record number of students apply Peterborough for courses 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:04 Page 37

2010 to present

2013 Proud teacher, Roger Dewey leaves college after 50 years service 2013 Invested a further £4.9 million in college facilities 2013 College launch learning companies in new subsidiary, PRC Ventures 2013 College sponsor, showcase and have 3 students competing in The World Skills UK in Birmingham 2013 The prestigious matrix accreditation is awarded for motor vehicle revamp - 2010 providing high quality information, new hair salon opened - 2011 advice and guidance across the Park Crescent campus 2013 Parcs Restaurant successfully gains a number of awards including a Gold Accreditation from the Hospitality Guild and an AA College Rosette. 2013 College joins the Gazelle group, a national group of colleges to encourage new business and enterprise within curriculum 2013 RoSPA Gold Award given to PRC for the attention to health & safety in Animal care course the workplace Building the Enterprise lounge begins- new for 2013 launched - 2012 2013 The College Nursery is given a ‘Good’ Ofsted grade after a surprise visit Anglia Professional apt Training Official Sponsor 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:04 Page 38

2010 to present

Sue Stanley, Peterborough Regional College The great thing about the course was the Complementary Therapies student now running her range of people, not just in age but own business, Bodyworks. cultures, backgrounds and personalities. The lecturers were very professional, In August 2012 I was made redundant. I had been a which was so different to when I had Chartered Surveyor for over 26 years and since having studied nearly 30 years ago when some children had worked part-time. I knew the likelihood of me teachers just didn’t bother turning up. finding another part-time surveying position was probably non-existent and I didn’t want to stay at home all week so I I made some good friends and some of quickly had a look at the PRC website to see what courses the younger students even called me were on offer. Mum! Well I was older than their own Mums so I couldn’t really complain! When I had been at school I had always shown a great interest in sport and had originally wanted to be a The course has reignited my interest in Physiotherapist and help those with sports injuries. All massage and I have now undertaken an those years ago, the opportunities to study were not as Infant Massage course, through the abundant as they are today and frankly my parents could International Association of Infant not afford to send me to university. I had however, been Massage. lucky and found an apprenticeship, which had allowed me to qualify as a Surveyor. I have set up my own business in Baston, Lincolnshire, carrying out Swedish Now I felt, was my time to re-assess and maybe have a massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and change of career. I saw the complementary therapies teaching infant massage. Once I have course and thought that this could be my gateway into established my business further I plan to take a becoming a Sports Massage Therapist. course in sports massage.

Joining the course was all a bit quick. I met with the Course I have a website now set up www.bodyworks.me.uk where Director on the Thursday and started the following my clients can book through. Tuesday! I didn’t really have time to think about it, which was probably a good thing as studying full time, having The quality of education that I received at Peterborough two children and a home to look after – well if you’d ask me Regional College was excellent and I do not regret for one now I must have been blooming mad! moment taking a year out to retrain. 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:04 Page 39

2010 to present

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2010 to present

fisher Building opens - 2012 Horse management course starts - 2011 Excellence in Skills Awards evening winners - 2010

newly refurbished science laboratories - 2010

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2010 to present

Phil Simmonds, former Peterborough Regional College Music did some work for Leona Lewis, Alexis Jordan and Plan B on Radio 1 Live student now, Professional Bass Player, Musical Director and Lounges and various TV shows in the UK and Europe. Producer. I have launched and run my own funk night in London called W3 Music I started at Peterborough Regional College in 2005 on the BTEC First Live, which now runs once a month at Ronnie Scotts in Soho, London, Diploma in Music moving onto the National Diploma until I left in 2008. where we invite up and coming artists from all around the UK to come My course helped me expand my knowledge as a musician, learning and perform with our varying house band. different styles and genres of music and how you adapt your playing to suit different situations. I am currently the Musical Director for US rapper called Angel Haze who is signed to Universal Republic Records in the US and Island Records The facilities were great and the tutors were too, they really pushed me here in the UK, as well as trying to finish my own album with my band to develop as a player. College really gave me the tools I needed to be Bassment Project. We are finishing recording our debut album and have able to work in the music industry. collaborated with current UK artists Rizzle Kicks as well as Miami based soul artist Betty Wright. When I left PRC I went on to study a degree at Tech Music School in London. I also toured Europe with a French Artist called Christophe All my memories from college are good and I honestly don’t think I’d be Willem and London based band Mountain of One. where I am if it wasn’t for PRC. From there I went on tour worldwide with Jessie J for 2 ½ years and also 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:04 Page 42

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Christopher Smith studied the BTEC National Diploma in I graduated from PRC in 2010 and Production Arts (Technical) (2008-2010), and went on to become that same summer I got offered a Assistant Stage Manager for the 2012 Olympics Opening place on the Stage Management Ceremonies & Technical Theatre course at one of the best drama schools in the When I first signed up to my course at PRC, I was someone who didn't UK, The London Academy of Music know what they wanted to do as a career and had no real and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). I spent background experience in working in theatre. All I knew was that I two years at LAMDA developing had a passion for the industry and the closest I had come to the skills and knowledge I had experience was growing up watching numerous shows at the Key originally learnt at PRC. During my Theatre, Peterborough. second year at LAMDA, representatives from the London One of my first highlights of my time at PRC was December 2008 2012 Ceremonies team were when the College was doing their annual 'Festival' show, which is a visiting different drama schools variety show showcasing the talents of the students from all the around the UK looking for individuals performing arts areas; acting, dancing and music. My job role for the to be Assistant Stage Manager's (ASM) show was follow spot operator and it was the first time I had worked for the Olympic & Paralympic on a show to a large audience. To this day I can still remember the ceremonies and after some buzz I got once the show had finished and right then and there I interviews, I was fortunate to be knew that this was the right career for me! offered an ASM position and got to work on both the London 2012 I had a great two years at PRC and over that time I developed more Olympic & Paralympic Opening & into the stage management side of technical theatre. Closing ceremonies, a position which I am most proud of! Other highlights of my time at PRC would be; working at the Key Theatre for the first time on PRC's production of 'West Side Story', Since the summer of 2012 I have being asked to be the Technical Stage Manager for a production of been working at different theatres 'Twelfth Night' at the Peterborough Museum, being Stage Manager around the UK as a Freelance Stage for PRC's 2009 'Festival' show and finally being selected to be the Manager, as I begin to make my Deputy Stage Manager for the College's big musical production of way into the world of Stage 'Footloose' at the Key Theatre. Management, but I will never forget where my journey first started at Peterborough Regional College! 60th Anniversary PRC brochure:Layout 1 14/10/2013 16:04 Page 43

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