The second certificate course has also successfully been

completed, and just like the first group, these enthusiastic

students are also currently undertaking the Diploma pro-

gramme, which commenced in February and at the time of

writing the third certificate group is also underway.

In the next edition of the LCCH News you will have the

opportunity to hear from some of the students.

The next Certificate course will commence in September

and we have had quite a bit of interest for places already.

So the good news is that word of the college is spreading

fast throughout the province.

Hello again from Belfast!

I would like to thank Margaret Cook, the external examin-

er, for her support of the students during their exam.

Just a few words to let you all know how we are getting on

I would also like to thank the London Office staff for their

in the new centre.

excellent and continuous support in getting the Belfast

centre up and running.

At the time of the last edition, the Belfast centre was mere-

ly a fledgling, finding our feet as it were, and I had to use

We have been delighted that so many of the lecturers

self hypnosis quite a few times to help me cope with the

have taken the opportunity to come over. (Between you

sleepless nights, as I pondered over whether the citizens

and me they seemed to enjoy their visit, but my lips are

of Ireland would embrace this new opportunity on their

sealed, I won't mention shopaholics or even alcoholics!)

The course location is proving popular as we have full

I was not disappointed. Six brave students came forward

access to the whole building and are in close proximity to

and the first Certificate programme commenced in

a range of eateries and B&B's.

September 2004.

So to conclude, for now the Belfast centre is laying down

A very enthusiastic group, three from the South and three

roots and will hopefully grow and branch out over the next

from the North, coming from diverse backgrounds, repre-

year or so (Watch this space and sorry for all the

senting the health service/ the voluntary sector and across

the civil service. The students I am delighted to say all

successfully completed their Certificate course and are

Best Wishes

now undertaking the Diploma course.

Cora Elmore

Course Director