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  1. Blog

Student's up to 2018

110 Stories: Una's Story

110 Stories: Una's Story

'Fircroft is like a little bit of magic' from personal tragedy to recovery to Fircorft, Una shares her remarkable story. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 3rd October, 2019

Updated: 12th December, 2021

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Our 1987 Open Day

110 Stories: Our 1987 Open Day

Brandy, tea and trumpets and a right old knees up. 1987 was very different to the Open Days of 2019 Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Julia Swift

110 Stories: Julia Swift

'Some people find religion... I found Fircroft College'. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 25th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

110 Stories: Leslie Stephens

Our 110 Stories continues with Leslie Stephens Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

Being Better Citizens

Being Better Citizens

Fircroft features in a Ministry of Reconstruction report published in 1919. That says that the aim of the college was “to make better citizens”. So 100 years later we’ve been exploring how Fircroft makes better citizens now. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 28th August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Louise King

110 Stories: Louise King

Fircroft's Heritage project continues, focussing on Louise King a Pre-Access student who came here not entirely by choice... Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 13th August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories: Paul Long

110 Stories: Paul Long

If you've got a spare couple of minutes, Paul Long shares his advice and experiences of his time with Fircroft Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 1st August, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

110 Stories with Alan Burnett

Alan Burnett shares his brilliantly funny account of his time with Fircroft College. Our 110 Stories series is not only focusing on our heritage, but how the collective experience of our alumni can influence any existing students. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 31st July, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

The story of Fircroft: Part 3

The story of Fircroft: Part 3

From 1948 to 1954, there was a period of positive change in the college. The Friends of Fircroft was established and our social justice mission expanded... Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 11th July, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

The story of Fircroft: Part 2

The story of Fircroft: Part 2

Part 2 of our trip down memory lane focuses on our history from 1914 to 1939; a difficult time in history, with the college being no exception. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 1st July, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

The Story of Fircroft: Part 1

The Story of Fircroft: Part 1

We're taking a trip down memory lane and looking at our fascinating heritage as part of our 110 Stories... Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 1st July, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

Why education and volunteering matter

Why education and volunteering matter

Mandy Gutsell, Fircroft Tutor (among many things!) shares her wisdom on personal social development and volunteering. Read more

Posted to: Student's up to 2018

Published: 17th June, 2019

Updated: 19th February, 2020

Author: Jen Trenery

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  • Celebrating Our ESOL Volunteers - Volunteers' Week 2023

    Celebrating Our ESOL Volunteers - Volunteers' Week 2023

    Debbie is one of our volunteers who gives up her spare time to support the delivery of ESOL classes online to many students out in the community. All our volunteers do a great job to help people improve their English language skills.

  • Volunteers Week 2023 - Celebrating our ESOL Volunteer Teachers

    Volunteers Week 2023 - Celebrating our ESOL Volunteer Teachers

    Debbie is one of our volunteers who gives up her spare time to support the delivery of ESOL classes online to many students out in the community. All our volunteers do a great job to help people improve their English language skills.

  • Top Tips on Food Allergens and Dietary Requirements

    Are you bamboozled by all the package labelling on food these days? Do you have food allergies you would like to learn more about? Do you know the difference between food allergies and dietary requirements? Apply for this one day taster course and find out more! 17th July 2023

  • ESOL Language Skills for Work

    Improve your English language skills and learn essential words and phrases used in the workplace. This FREE course is ideal if you are looking for work in the care sector or you have a job and want to learn more! 2 days at the college - 19th and 20th June (non-residential). Apply now!

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    Join us at one of our Open Days. We hold them every Tuesday - take a look and book your place!

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities)

    Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Humanities)

    This course is a great stepping stone to university and a career in a humanities related sector. Starting September - register your interest today!

  • Fees

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    Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Fircroft is a unique place to learn, being one of only two adult residential colleges in England

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  • Why Staying and Learning at Fircroft is so Special

    Why Staying and Learning at Fircroft is so Special

    Take a look at how special residential learning is at Fircroft College

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health)

    Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science and Health)

    This course is a great stepping stone to university and a career in a health related sector. Starting in September - register your interest today!

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