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Posted: 10th January 2025

Trip to Parliament to support change

Students Jonathon and Lizzie took a trip to London to help raise awareness of the challenges that young people with SEND (special educational needs and…

Posted: 8th January 2025

Could you help make a difference as a Derwen College governor?

Derwen College, a nationally-renowned specialist college in Shropshire, is offering professionals the opportunity to share their expertise as part of a board of governors that…

Posted: 7th January 2025

Bargain buys in our charity shop sale

It’s sale season at our award-winning Vintage Advantage charity shop, on the Gobowen site. Shoppers are invited to bag a bargain while also supporting students.…

Posted: 18th December 2024

Opal is crowned Dance Teacher of the Year

Performing Arts teacher Opal is over the moon to have been named Dance Teacher of the Year, by national dance events company, Audacity. Opal has…

Posted: 9th December 2024

£25,000 grant to help change students’ futures

Thank you to the Bernard Sunley Foundation for a generous grant which is helping us to refurbish bungalows where students live and learn to be…

Posted: 5th December 2024

Thank you K – Chair of Governors to step down

Derwen College Chair of Governors, K Kimber, is to hand over the reins in 2025 after more than 12 years at the helm. In July…

Posted: 3rd December 2024

Fun and fundraising at the Christmas Fayre

Christmas came early to the Marketplace, as our annual festive fayre attracted hundreds of visitors and raised funds for Derwen Charity. The Derwen Charity Christmas…

Posted: 29th November 2024

Hospitality workshop curries favour

Delicious smells wafted out of the Derwen College Food Centre when students cooked up a curry with a visiting guest chef. Sean Nolan, chef at…

Posted: 27th November 2024

Bronze Skills medal for Hospitality student Ru

Hospitality and Food student, Ruaridh, has qualified for a national catering competition and achieved a medal placing for his Italian-themed menu. Ruaridh, known as Ru,…

Posted: 25th November 2024

A forest for the future thanks to students and staff

Our Horticultural team have been busy supporting a green initiative to bring more trees and wildlife to a Wrexham community. Students and staff have joined…

Posted: 13th November 2024

Trophies galore for Derwen Dance Crew

Performing Arts students are dancing for joy after winning trophies and medals at a street dance competition. Derwen Dance Crew (DDC) took part at Audacity…