Keep up to date with all the latest news from Derwen College. Find out what is happening at our sites in Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford in Shropshire.
Posted: 22nd May 2023
A phenomenal 19 Derwen College students and graduates were at Buckingham Palace on Friday, receiving their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at a reception hosted…
Posted: 17th May 2023
Derwen College is very proud to be shortlisted for two Natspec Innovation Awards. These Natspec awards recognise and celebrate innovative practice in the specialist further…
Posted: 4th May 2023
A dedicated Horticulture student has proved his skills and work ethic by leading the way as the first ever learner to get regular work placements…
Horticulture students have been growing their own trees and plants from seeds and cuttings, which are now for sale in the Garden Centre Shop. Students…
Posted: 2nd May 2023
The Derwen planting team have been busy creating bee and butterfly-friendly flower displays in nearby Oswestry. Our Nursery Production Manager Paul Moss, client Anton Berry…
Posted: 28th April 2023
As the weather warms up, Derwen beekeepers have been checking up on our three hives of bees; making sure our colonies are safe, clean, happy…
Posted: 14th April 2023
Train enthusiast and Derwen College student, Harry, is combining his hobby with learning important life and work skills, at a weekly placement at Oswestry’s Cambrian…
Posted: 31st March 2023
We raised more than £13,000, with donations still coming in! Derwen College Sports Coordinators, Sian Thomas and Steve Evans, completed a phenomenal 24 hours on…
We’re always keen to have guest speakers and experts come into College to talk to and inspire students. This week, for Careers Week, we’ve been…
Posted: 24th March 2023
Students have enjoyed showcasing their work skills, as well as their talents in gaming and creative writing, for our Competitions Week. Retail held an Easter-themed…
Derwen wordsmiths were rewarded today when special guest poet and writer Jan Hedger visited College to judge our Poetry Competition, during Competitions Week, and on…
Posted: 10th March 2023
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…
With late night opening on the Friday night, the Fayre is open:
Friday 24 November 4pm–8pm Saturday 25 November 10am–4pm Sunday 26 November 10am–4pm
