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Posted: 10th March 2023

Activities galore for National Careers Week

We can wholeheartedly say that this week’s National Careers Week was our most successful and action-packed yet. Despite the disruption from snow towards the end…

Posted: 21st February 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE UNDER SECTION 121(2) OF THE CHARITIES ACT 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE UNDER SECTION 121(2) OF THE CHARITIES ACT 2011 The Trustees of Derwen College (registered charity number 1153280) hereby give notice that they propose…

Posted: 17th February 2023

Brave Brendan gets on his bike for college charity

A brave student, who has never climbed on a spin bike before, is taking part in our mammoth Spinathon event to raise money for Derwen…

Posted: 16th February 2023

George celebrates at Refresh Cafe birthday

We were very proud that Hospitality student George Weston was part of the staff team celebrating Shrewsbury’s Refresh Café’s second anniversary today. George enjoys a…

Posted: 2nd February 2023

Fearless Tia’s skydive for Derwen Charity

Daring Derwen learning support assistant Tia Hughes is embarking on her first ever skydive to raise funds for Derwen Charity. Tia, who works in Derwen…

Posted: 1st February 2023

How Teddy our therapy dog supports students at Derwen College

The idea of a therapy dog was one that had been discussed many times over a number of years. Paul Bradshaw, Head of Safeguarding, and…

Posted: 26th January 2023

Derwen charity shop wins national award

Derwen College charity shop, The Vintage Advantage, is celebrating winning a top national award at the Charity Retail Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the charity…

Posted: 26th January 2023

Thank you for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award donations

Derwen College is extremely grateful to two Shropshire organisations who have made donations towards students’ Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards expeditions. Oswestry Lions Club have donated…

Posted: 19th January 2023

Derwen author meets familiar faces

This week, we were honoured to welcome back a former student and client who has gone on to become a speaker and ambassador for people…

Posted: 12th January 2023

Crispin the clown fish makes a splash at Derwen College

A fishy visitor arrived at college before Christmas to raise awareness of plastics entering our environment, especially our oceans. ‘Crispin’ the Clown Fish was delivered…

Posted: 10th January 2023

New chapter for former student turned author

We are delighted to be welcoming back a former student who is a speaker and ambassador for people with learning difficulties, as well as a…

Posted: 6th January 2023

Tribute to Anthony Hughes – a leading light in sport and inclusion

Staff and former students are among the many people paying tribute to pioneering Paralympic coach Anthony Hughes MBE who died suddenly on 30 December. Anthony…