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Summer 2003

 Snippets from the Postbag

From our member in Cambodia who has completed his Tropical Agriculture programme at our Credit level and has re-enrolled onto Conservation Studies.


Congratulations to Ann S of Yorkshire on completing her Leisure Gardening course with a Distinction. It took her 4 years to finish with some ill-health problems along the way so she did very well indeed.


To Audrey W of Ireland who rang with the good news that she had passed the RHS Advanced Module A with commendation.


LMH from South Wales wrote on her end of course response "I have found the course very helpful, widening my perspective and understanding in all aspects. It is a subject that I have followed passionately for many years" - she was awarded one of our Senior Tutors Prizes - Conservation Studies

REB from Wiltshire writes of his Garden Planting and Layout course "of particular value was the filling of a gap in my knowledge with regard to the development of gardens through history and the contrasting styles that have evolved over time"


Dr. Cathy F has kindly written to say we may quote her remarks about the RHS General (green) edition: "May I take this opportunity to thank the college for a very enjoyable and informative course. I even enjoyed yesterday's exam - the first I have taken for 20 years!


Mrs M H of London E4 who has re-enrolled for Beyond the Basics wrote to say: "my goal was to enjoy and be educated. This course has certainly done that" (RHS General studies - traditional).

Sally Cunningham keeps in touch - from almost our earliest days in running the HCC - she very kindly e-mailed to congratulate us on our 20 years. Sally has almost completed her MHort studies. She writes also of voles, cyclamen neapolitanum seed and propagation.


Jacqueline a Cottage Garden Designer in Yorkshire has said I may quote her:
"On a more personal note I would like to tell you how satisfying it is to finally be able to use my skills at a professional level. The niche market of planting plans seems to be much in demand in a rural location and I am thrilled to be able to help enhance/create the gardens which I often drive past. The work is ideal as I have the opportunity to meet people, be creative on a large scale, improve my plant knowledge and still be able to work from home and around a young family."


Steve Jones who studied our Garden Landscape & Design Drawing course wrote that he is hoping to develop his part-time garden design work into full-time work. His base is in the WIRRAL, Cheshire. Our good wishes to him.

Rachel F kindly completed her response at the end of the course form for her RHS General Advanced Certificate course programme and subsequently wrote and said: "I would be pleased for you to use any of my remarks, as written on the course completion sheet to promote the RHS Advanced Certificate course provided by the H.C.C". In response to the questions :


How helpful was the course for you? : Very

Your comments would be appreciated: Provided excellent lesson plans for building on. Course content - all aspects found to be relevant and a thorough insight into all aspects of horticulture.

What did you find was the most helpful part of the course?: All aspects of course helpful. Interesting, thought-provoking and as course has progressed it has been increasingly obvious how all component parts inter-relate.
Is there anything in particular which would have made the course more successful for you? No. I have found all parts of the course excellent. I would like to express thanks to the tutors for their constructivecomments and prompt marking of papers

Mary H of Surrey wrote that she would be thrilled if we would mention her new job - on a project - the Normandy Community Therapy Garden, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey.


Gail from Northants kindly wrote - as indeed most recipients have - to thank the HCC for their book prize - The Plant Propagation book that we recently published.


Barbara Gee writing in the New England Garden Magazine has contributed a lovely article on "your garden or your dog?"


P Green of Ware wrote: "I have thoroughly enjoyed the course …………… and she concluded her letter - I would like to re-iterate how grateful I am to Tony for all his help and tuition, I feel certain he deserves a prize".
Letters of Thanks  

A special letter and DVD from John DOWNIE whose work in Romania on a project to help teach and demonstrate horticultural skills.


From Simon G who found his HCC certificate helpful in gaining a job in DORSET with a well known camellia nursery.


From LFB of West Midlands who wrote to say: "I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge since I have been using the HCC system and I have an excellent tutor in Keith".

Nick Nellany of Ayrshire writes: "I cannot recall ever having dealt with a more friendly, effective and efficient staff or organisation. It has been an absolute pleasure from day one. 98% of companies and organisations in this country could do with following your example".


In response to my e-mail to Nick to ask if we may quote him, as above, he has written to add:


Dear Oliver
I would be happy to be quoted on your web site. I would also be happy for you to post my full name, my address and/or my e-mail address in Germany (from July 2003) - nicknellany@web.de if it would be helpful. I am quite willing to repeat my opinion of the HCC and, not only your extremely pleasant, helpful and professional staff, but also the comprehensive, detailed, clear and informative structure of the course, lessons format and, most importantly, individual tutoring.
It is, as always, a real pleasure to correspond with you, and an incentive on its own to continue the course. My thanks to Maggie for her immediate e-mail reply and info yesterday, again, extremely helpful and pleasant.
Thanks and best wishes.

Nick Nellany

(Nick has been studying towards his Professional Diploma in Arboriculture with us for 2½ years)
   


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