There’s been a lot of talk of poultry recently around ADL towers. And when I think poultry I think eggs. And then I remember being lectured as a little boy not to count my chickens before they’d hatched. I’m sure there’s a fascinating story as to why this particular quote gets stuck in my head,
Once upon a time there was a very lazy bird. A bird so lazy that he didn’t do anything unless he really had to. “Why do today what I can put off till tomorrow?” he would chirp merrily as he sunned himself in his favourite tree. Now this bird’s favourite food was worms. Wriggly ones
I’m no spring chicken. In fact I’d cheerfully describe myself as something more autumn, perhaps late September with a hint of October. I’ve seen a few things in my time, worked in both hemispheres and seen my share of success and failure. But I’m not done yet. There’s a whole lot of life left in
We're looking for a front line Recruitment/Sales Person! Here at the Academy for Distance Learning, we are an expanding distance learning insitituion offering quality courses (650+), certificates and diplomas to national and international (post secondary and continuing education) students. We're located conveniently for the city of Canterbury (see contact us for Google Map!) We are
Our new reviews system is now up and running! Everyone today goes by reviews, be that TripAdvisor, Amazon Reviews (comedy or not) or the dreaded Yelp. Even specialist sites, like Ratebeer.com and BeerAdvocate dominate their respective fields. Just a click on Spotify, helps you refine your choices.. such is the impact of reviews today! Likewise
It’s politics season here in the UK, which is always a curious moment to reflect on the strangeness of time. Specifically I find that wherever I am in the world watching something very dull, like a lengthy political speech, it seems to cause time to slow down. And then there’s the way there never seems to
One of those things you notice being an ex-pat in a foreign country is all those odd customs that another land has. For instance, this week in England we’re having another royal occasion, to be specific, a royal funeral. Who died you ask? Why Richard the Third. Yes, that Richard the Third. The hunchback, drooling,
It’s a pessimistic old world we live in. You can’t help reading the news or watching TV and being filled with pity at all the horrible things going on. Killings, hunger, natural disasters, even more near to our hearts, cases of injustice against people, animals and our environment continue to assail us daily with stories
Three years is a long time.  Thirty six months or 156 weeks of commitment is a lot to ask of anyone, but that’s how much a UK Degree course typically asks of its students. Things are even longer in institutions following the model of the United States, and Universities elsewhere, where no less than four
Ah Christmas! It’s such a wonderful time of year and brings back so many wonderful memories. Like the time I discovered Father Christmas’ secret identity – my own mother. Standing in the kitchen, wrapping presents and eating the cherries I’d set out for the reindeer. That was the tradition in Australia you see, not carrots.  And then there
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
Things to Consider When Selecting Your Water Garden Location Have you ever dreamed of building a Water Garden, but just didn’t know where to start? ADL’s online certificate course in Water Gardeng provides the necessary knowledge and skills to help you get started. The first thing is to decide on the location of your water
