Verner’s Views...

November 2009 Dr Verner Wheelock has lanched a new blog where he comments on food industry news and reports. Here are extracts from a couple of his latest blog entries: Let the Children Eat Cake… Eating a slice of cake to celebrate a birthday has been banned because it conflicts with the Healthy Eating...

Certificate in Nutrition & Health &...

September 2009 Yet another successful RSPH Certificate in Nutrition & Health course has just been completed at VWA with course tutor, Jo Alcock. Delegates from the Certificate in Nutrition & Health with course tutor, Jo Alcock (front, 2nd from left) Delegates travelled from near and far –...

2010 Training dates now available...

September 2009 VWA has now set all course dates for the early part of next year.  See our Training Calendar. All 2010 courses booked by 31st December 2009 will be charged at 2009 rates and by booking early you will also pay just 15% VAT instead of 17.5% which will apply again from 1st January. Despite...

VWA can help you apply for Training Gran...

February 2009 With everyone feeling the pinch at the moment we have put together some details on where to look for funding towards your training costs. VWA can advise you on which courses are eligible and will help you with completing the paperwork. Train to Gain Enhancement Fund In the Yorkshire and...

SOFHT Luncheon and Awards 2008...

December 2008 Verner Wheelock Associates was nominated as a finalist in two categories at the recent Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) 2008 Awards. The company was a finalist in the ‘Best Training Company’ section and Nutrition Traner, Jo Alcock made the final for the ‘Best...

Book now and save money!...

November 2008 As everyone tightens their belts to cope with the ‘credit crunch’ we can at least be thankful that everyone still needs food! Let’s hope the food and drink industry will weather the storm. In 2009, VWA training fees will unavoidably be increasing to cover rising costs....

VWA candidates win RIPH prizes...

October 2008 Three candidates trained by Verner Wheelock Associates (VWA) have won prestigious awards for excellence at the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH). The prizes were presented at an awards ceremony at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London, on 23rd September 2008.  The...

July 2008 Diploma in Nutrition & He...

July 2008 Delegates from the RIPH Diploma in Nutrition & Health in July 2008 take a break to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and some rare summer sun, at Broughton Hall   Pic shows from left: Nick Barker (Norwich High School for Girls), Mark Mort (Man. United Foundation), Jo Alcock (Course Tutor),...