Aberdeen College Shows Of Revamped Interiors

Aberdeen College has revealed the latest phase of a multi-million pound revamp that its students will benefit from.

Many areas of the college have been totally modernised and overhauled, including beauty and hairdressing facilities, TV and recording studios, performing arts rooms and the basement which allows the students to relax, chat or study in a up to date environment.

The £5 million revamp was completely funded by the college, in their hopes of creating an environment that gives the students their best chance for employment. The college currently teaches over 35,000 full and part-time students who can enjoy the new start-of-the-art facilities.

The next phase in the revamp is set to finish by the Summer of 2013 and will involve the re-cladding of the exterior building on Gallowgate. 

- Granite City News.

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Volunteers brave flaming coal for Charity

Over 50 brave volunteers raised over £6,000 in a bonfire night fundraiser, a sponsored firewalk event, organised by the charity Inspire.

The firewalk, which is the third organised by Inspire, took place before the fireworks display on the 5th of November. A total of 55 sponsored volunteers walked across the hot coals to raise money for Inspire, a North-East Scotland charity that give support to children and adults with learning difficulties.

A spokesperson for Inspire called the event a "fantastic opportunity for Inspire to raise its profile", and said that Inspire has raised beyond their expected income from the event. 


Aberdeen student Gemma Henderson took part in the firewalk after hearing about it at her university's charity society meeting.

She said "I feel that it was a really amazing event and well worth it for such a good cause as your not only gaining a new experience but others are also benefiting from it."

Miss Henderson encouraged others to give it a try next year when Inspire organise a fourth firewalk. "You get a real buzz from the sense of danger of walking over hot coals. I'm so happy I did it and will be returning to the challenge next year."

- Granite City News

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