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NC Medical Secretaries
Get your finger on the pulse of your career and find out about the NC Medical Secretaries course at Reid Kerr?
Ladies Go for IT!
Are you looking for a part-time Information Technology (IT) course to suit your busy life style? Ladies, the Women into Technology programme at Reid Kerr College in Paisley could be for you!
Net St Mirren FC tickets and £20 at Renfrewshire libraries
Libraries throughout Renfrewshire are giving local residents the chance to win a £20 voucher and two free tickets to a St Mirren game by taking part in their summer football quiz.
Restoration of historic footbridge to complete Anchor Mill Regeneration
An exciting project to restore the historic footbridge adjacent to the Domestic Finishing Mill at Anchor Mill, Paisley, took a major step forward yesterday (Tuesday 25 July) as the bridge was removed for restoration.
New facilities are something to broadcast
Reid Kerr College in Paisley is fast becoming a Centre of Excellence for Radio Broadcasting training with brand new facilities and state-of-the-art digital technology.
High Flyers
Reid Kerr has been flying high with sponsorship from BAA Glasgow. The PE staff team’s tracksuits are sponsored by and carry the BAA Glasgow name as part of a reciprocal sponsorship deal.
Renfrewshire’s special star turns out for launch of the Provost’s Community Awards
Renfrewshire’s special star, Sharon Henderson, turned up to help Provost Ronnie Burns officially launch the 2006/2007 search to find the people with the biggest hearts in Renfrewshire on Friday 21 July.
Freshers Fayre 2006
Building on the success of last years’ event, Reid Kerr College Students’ Association are holding their second annual Freshers Fayre for new and existing students.
The Philatelic Congress of Great Britain make their stamp on Renfrewshire
The 88th Philatelic Congress of Great Britain took place last weekend at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew (8 and 9 July).
Want to be a computer game designer?
Reid Kerr College have a brand new computer game development course starting late August 2006.
Big Day Out comes to town
Local groups across Renfrewshire will find out how they could benefit from a share of £257 million of National Lottery money when ‘The Big Day Out’ comes to town on Thursday 27July.
Photography students end year in style
Reid Kerr College photography students ended the year in stylish fashion with the launch of their annual HND Photography Diploma Show.
Provost Burns ‘digs’ new primary school!
Renfrewshire’s Provost Ronnie Burns donned a hard hat and dug in to celebrate the ‘cutting of the soil’ of the new £5.5 million Fordbank Primary School in Johnstone.
Renfrewshire rings with the sound of music
Renfrewshire was ringing with the sound of music as over 270 primary pupils from across the area took part in the prestigious Primary Proms Concert.
Turned On - Tuned In
The Comet superstore in Paisley donated a 32 inch television for the International Student Support Centre at Reid Kerr College
PPP Building a Better Future for Pupils
The Public Private Partnership involved in Renfrewshire Council's £110 million investment in schools programme, is already helping one local pupil to build a successful career.
New school establishes roots in the community
The new £17.5 million St Benedict’s High School in Linwood officially planted its roots in the community as Bishop PhilipTartaglia of Paisley led a special tree planting ceremony.
Renfrewshire Council gains high marks from independent watchdog
A new report from an independent watchdog has given high marks to Renfrewshire Council for delivering value for money, customer-focused services
SVQ Oral Healthcare
Why not get your teeth into a new career at Reid Kerr College in Paisley? Starting August 2006 the SVQ Oral Health Care: Dental Nurse course is recruiting for new students.
Depute provost is on the ball!
Renfrewshire’s depute provost Jean Goldie, gave the local junior Abercorn football team her support, as she waved them off on their way to the North Regional football tournament in Newcastle.
