Part of our past - and a part of our future!
Nelson and Colne College Alumni
When you first came to Nelson and Colne College it was the beginning of a lifelong connection with us; and although you’re no longer a student, you will always be part of the College as one of our Alumni.
A look at our Alumni illustrates that whole generations of families have benefited from the education they received as students at Nelson and Colne College and it has clearly helped some highly influential and successful people to get to where they are today.
We are proud of the achievements of all our Alumni - as you provide real-life inspiration for our current students, opening their minds to new horizons and encouraging them to always reach for the stars!
Would you like to keep in touch with what’s happening at your old College and find out ways in which you can stay involved?
We will be producing an annual Alumni Newsletter ‘Inspirations’ which we hope to fill with interesting features about our former students. Check back here to view our first issue in February2012, or ask to be added to our e-mail list by contacting Sarah at s.forrest@nelson.ac.uk
We hope to develop this site as time goes by, developing a strong network of business contacts for expertise requests etc.
Alumni Case Studies
We would love to hear from you!
Our current students are fascinated by our former students’ successes, and how they got to where they are today.
If you want to act as an inspiration to the young people of Pendle, please complete the following questionnaire it will only take a few minutes, but could provide a young person with the inspiration to carry on with their education!
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Alumni Case Studies
Debby Brown
After completing her A Levels at Nelson and Colne College Debby Brown progressed to Glasgow Veterinary School, where she graduated with a Veterinary Degree BVMS MRCVS in 1999.
In 2003 she decided to concentrate on pure farm veterinary work in a mixed practice in Bernard Castle, County Durham and she has since completed a General Practitioner Certificate in Farm Animal Practice.
Debby’s sister Rebbecca is also a former student. After leaving Nelson and Colne College she graduated from Aberdeen University in 2001 with a Medical Degree. Rebbecca has obtained a M.B.CH.B Medical qualification and she is now a Specialist Registrar in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Christine Peace
Christine Peace left Nelson and Colne College in 2005 having achieved NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Catering. She also won the College’s Catering Student of the Year Award which was given in recognition of her dedication and obvious talents.
Since leaving the College Christine has worked at a number of Michelin starred restaurants including The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel, Penny Hill Park Hotel’s Latymer restaurant and she is currently employed as a Commis Chef in the pastry section of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons – Raymond Blanc’s 2 Michelin starred restaurant. Christine also returned to Nelson and Colne College recently to present prizes at the Catering and Hospitality Award Ceremony.
