If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
Following the latest results from the RHS Examinations ADL proudly congratulates all it’s passing students for their success! Amongst the triumphs of the season was a 100% pass rate for all students on the new RHS Level 2 Syllabus. Our students also did exceedingly well in the GPEM and PGPD units scoring top marks. Congratulations!
Education is a paradoxical thing. At its heart its about opening up new doors and possibilities. Yet sadly enough, it closes doors at the same time.  With only 73.16% years on average available to us in our lives there simply isn’t enough time to try everything. Even within a single diploma or degree programme there
Everyone of us has a story inside us.  Though in the case of a professional storyteller one would find a Library. Dr Anna Fancett is an ADL Tutor for Critical Thinking, Creative Writing and several other writing courses.  Her teaching career has taken her from the UK to countries as diverse as Saudi Arabia, Japan,
If you’re nursing dreams of a herd of your own you need to consider some of the potential pitfalls that may stand in your way. One of the most insidious is Bovine Tuberculosis, or TB. This is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium Bovis that domestic cattle are particularly susceptible to.  In cows, the
Thinking of starting a goat farm? Though incredible creatures they can be a real challenge for any aspiring goat herder who jumps in without any prior experience or preparation. Here’s a couple of the realities of working with goats that you aught to be aware of before getting your first few horned pals into your
When looking for tutors for our students, ADL’s guiding philosophy is there’s no better person to teach than someone who’ve been there done that. For wildlife and conservation students, Manando Mvula is a sterling example of these qualities. He has not just the academic background having studied at both Christ Church University UK and Manchester
It’s rainy season here at ADL Towers with our much desired spring repeatedly postponed by cold snaps that have followed us almost into April. Still, things are improving and getting warmer and we even saw the sun for five minutes the other day. Most of all though we remember what summer was like last year
With it being International Women’s Day, the topic of women in horticulture naturally comes to the forefront. Horticulture is a field associated with long hours outdoors, heavy lifting and dirt. So, so much dirt. Dirt that gets *everywhere*. As such it was historically considered men’s work though times have changed in this field as many
I came into the horticultural world in 2010, not intentionally. I was just looking for a job. I randomly put my CV into a garden centre that my parents and I often shopped at. I got a call for an interview. We talked about Danish trollies, and I remember thinking ‘what is a Danish trolly?’
Why Accreditation? On July 11th, 2025, ADL was accredited by the International Education Accreditation Council (IEAC), achieving a 4 star rating.  IEAC is based in the UK with several overseas offices and is an independent, transparent Globally Recognised Accreditation organisation. IEAC was awarded in 2024 the International Accreditation body of the Year 2024 by the
Easter Opening Hours We will close on Thursday 17th April at 4.30pm and then re- open again on Tuesday 22nd April at 9am due to the Easter break. Feel free to email as normal or leave a message on live chat or on our answerphone 01227 789649 over the weekend and we will get back
Merry Christmas, here are the ADL opening hours for Christmas 2024: Monday 23rd December – 9am to 5pm Tuesday 24th December – CLOSED Christmas eve Wednesday 25th December – CLOSED Christmas DAY Thursday 26th December – CLOSED Boxing Day Friday 27th December – CLOSED Monday 30th December – 10am -4pm Tuesday 31st December – 10am
At ADL we focus on helping you learn! You have the opportunity to interact one to one with our tutors, so you can approach learning in whatever way and speed that best suits you. This individual service not normally found at most colleges, contributes to successful learning. You decide how you wish to receive your
