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
The beginning of a new year is a fresh chance to take lives in fresh directions. Sometimes it’s something we’ve been thinking of for some time, but on other occasions, a spur-of-the-moment decision can lead to a profound change and opportunities we could never have imagined. Here are a few suggestions for directions to consider
Why is UK Wildlife Law so confusing? Lee Raye, Wildlife Law tutor at ADL, shares his favourite stories of wildlife legislation. UK Wildlife Law can be confusing. Swans and stranded whales belong to the crown and you should not touch them. Nesting birds and wild plants are also protected, but you should exterminate rabbits whenever
Introducing our New UK Wildlife Law Course There’s a real interest among those in Britain who work with wildlife, either professionally or voluntarily, for a better understanding of the myriad laws in the country that govern the interaction between man and his environment on these Islands. That’s why ADL is proud to announce a new
To be critical has often been perceived as a negative thing. Words like criticism and skeptic have become bywords for curmudgeonly complaining about everything from movies to politics. But to academics, such words have far more important meanings. To be critical is to be rational and discerning when approaching new information from any source. It
If you’re anywhere north of the alps, it’s been getting noticeably colder lately. As winter arrives in full force, a familiar chill returns to the air convincing most of us that, actually, we’d much rather stay indoors at night in the warm rather than venture out into the dark, unwelcoming nights of December. So the
The First Blog Post of Spring Just when we had come to the acceptance that a canoe was an ideal investment for getting to work in the perpetual downpour of the British winter, the first day of Spring dawns. At last the sun has returned from its extended vacation in Spain, shining brightly down. All
With 2014 now well underway, it’s time to take stock of what you need to really make a success of the new year. When thinking about the key skills you need to focus on, don’t forget to make time to brush up on your writing skills. Everyone needs to communicate and if you want to
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
