The final whistle blew last weekend, marking the end of an exciting 2024/25 National Blind Football League season. West Bromwich Albion (WBA) had already secured the Premiership title with two games to spare, and they finished their dominant campaign in style, bagging two more victories to emphatically seal their Championship status. Congratulations to WBA on a fantastic season!
On Saturday 5 April, our resourceful students held a bake sale to raise funds for their upcoming trips to Berlin and Madrid.
A massive round of applause, a whoop, and a cheer for Hereford Couriers Running Club athlete, Kimberley Langford. Kimberley took on her debut marathon in Brighton on 6 April, and absolutely smashed it.
Bym from Beat Bang Bong returned to College in April, bringing the vibrant rhythms of Africa.
At the end of March, we took a moment to express our gratitude to the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to our College community. Our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Liz, organised a delightful evening of music and refreshments at the packed Kindred Studio, to show our appreciation.
RNC’s Student, Volunteer and Staff (SVS) Choir and Chamber Choir, joined forces with the Herefordshire singing community in March for a performance at The Courtyard Theatre in Hereford.
RNC Hereford's Blind Football team travelled to Bondy (Paris) for Round 3 of the European Blind Football League at the end of March, and returned with two crucial victories.
In April, a large group of pupils from St Francis Xavier Primary School visited RNC for a unique sports showcase. The event was organised by RNC students Dom, Jack, and Marcin as part of their Business Studies course.
On Tuesday 25 March, A Level students Amelie and Sonali went on a joint Geography and Biology field trip to Hay-on-Wye, with Geography teacher Catherine and Biology teacher Annie.
The Sport Wales National Sports Centre in Cardiff played host to a thrilling day of competition on Saturday 29 March, featuring the RNC Hereford and RNC Academy teams alongside the South Wales Dragons and South Wales Boars. The event, structured as a round-robin followed by playoff matches, showcased the talent and competitive spirit of all participating teams.
Our Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants headed out for another adventure at the end of March. This time tackling the Skirrid mountain in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, near Abergavenny.
Kimberley Langford, Vice Chair of Hereford Couriers Running Club, is gearing up for the Brighton Marathon this weekend (6 April 2025), and she's running for RNC!
We were thrilled to welcome guests to RNC at the end of March for a special showcase event. It was a fantastic opportunity to share the work we do at the College and give visitors a real taste of College life. Guests toured the campus, interacting with staff and students, and witnessed a diverse range of activities.
Andrew Davis is lacing up his running shoes to take on the iconic TCS London Marathon on 27 April in support of the Royal National College for the Blind.
Students recently enjoyed a fascinating and slightly spooky trip to Shrewsbury Prison, a decommissioned Victorian-era jail known for its rich history and ghostly inhabitants.
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