Favourite
sites recommended by clients, run by clients or chosen
by our Highgate staff.
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VetCareers
Channel on YouTube
Ever wanted to be a veterinary surgeon? These 3-4 minute
videos will give you a flavour of the wide range of jobs
you could enjoy as a qualified vet...it's not all about
cats and dogs!
Hear from the vets themselves as they describe their typical
day, and listen to the experiences of some current vet
students.
Thuline Artist Thuline De Cock, who lives in Kendal, paints
pet portraits in oil or pencil to commission. See examples
of her work in the surgery waiting room or visit her
web site.
Sheep
and Wool Centre
Vet Mark
Stott and his family visited the sheep and wool centre
last summer and found their show entertaining and educational.
The centre also has a hotel and a shop selling high quality
woollen goods and gifts.
High
Bracken Hall Equestrian Cross Country
High Bracken operates a medium-sized cross-country course
that is enjoyable for both horse and rider. Our rural
location in South Cumbria provides stunning scenery, and
our jumps are perfectly suited for a cross-country course.
Frog
the Dog
The site of Helen McGlasson and her dog Frog - one of
our clients. Helen writes story books, starring Frog,
for 4-8 yr olds. Frog and Helen also visit schools.
Holmescales
An example of the ways that the farmers in our area are
having to diversify - Holmescales Activity Centre has
an impressive range of exciting and enjoyable activities.
Ride quad bikes, Landrovers or a hovercraft, paintball
games, archery, clay pigeon shooting or even a little
sheep herding!!