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Posted: 2nd October 2023

Festive fun at Christmas Fayre

Embrace the festive spirit and get your Christmas shopping wrapped up early with a visit to Derwen College Christmas Fayre from 24 to 26 November.…

Posted: 11th September 2023

On track for a celebration of community and inclusion

Members of our commercial team are busy creating a pop-up Derwen Marketplace shop at nearby Gobowen station as part of celebrations marking 175 years since…

Posted: 10th August 2023

Derwen gardeners proud to be part of Oswestry’s Britain in Bloom bid

Derwen College’s green-fingered horticulturists were among the team showcasing Oswestry’s gorgeous floral displays to Britain in Bloom judges last week. Paul Moss, the nursery production…

Posted: 1st August 2023

Nurses’ hearing project triumph

Derwen College nursing team are finalists in the Royal College of Nursing Awards 2023, in recognition of a hearing project which has already made a…

Posted: 17th July 2023

Supported intern still serving up at Ashwood

Supported intern Maisy has gained valuable experience in the hospitality industry, thanks to a college partnership with The Wrekin Housing Group. Maisy has made a…

Posted: 10th July 2023

Celebration of Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

Even the torrential rain and thunder couldn’t dampen spirits for our Duke of Edinburgh’s awards celebration on Saturday. It was a day to mark the…

Posted: 20th June 2023

Back to work for Derwen swimming champions

Best friends Helen and Lizzie have checked back into work at our mini hotel, Hotel 751, following a hugely successful international swimming competition. Both are…

Posted: 20th June 2023

End of an era as Mark gets set to fly

Retail student Mark Williams will be flying the Derwen nest at the end of term. We were honoured to receive an impressive hand-made wooden bird…

Posted: 13th June 2023

Charity concert for a cause that’s close at heart

A local singer is among talent teaming up with talented Performing Arts students from specialist further education, Derwen College, near Oswestry, to raise money for…

Posted: 9th June 2023

Harry’s on board as ticket inspector for the day

Derwen College Walford student, Harry, enjoyed a day as an assistant guard and ticket inspector, as a thank you for his work experience at Cambrian Heritage…