Stories from the Red Balloon Group and all the Learner Centres

News Archive

November 2011

Norwich seek new Head of Fundraising

Red Balloon-Norwich is on the search for a new Head of Fundraising.

Emma Grundy (the Archers) teaches 'Zumba' at Red Balloon - Cambridge

Thanks to one of our students at Red Balloon-Cambridge, staff and students enjoyed a Zumba lesson, on Friday 18th November, run by Emerald O'Hanrahan, who is 'Emma Grundy' on 'The Archers'.

Red Balloon - Cambridge raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support Cambridge

On Friday 4th November staff and students at Red Balloon – Cambridge held their annual hot chocolate morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Cambridge and raised £25

ACT annual dinner

On 9th November 2011 more than 1,400 guests attended the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) Annual Dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The event, which was attended by ACT members, leading finance figures and friends of the ACT, raised circa £60,000 for Red Balloon Learner Centre Group and ACT Educational Trust.

Red Balloon – Cambridge celebrates ‘all souls’ day/ el dia de los muertos’

On Wednesday 2nd November staff organised a cultural day for students at Red Balloon-Cambridge to celebrate and learn about ‘all souls’ day / el dia de los muertos’.