Posted: 30th November 2023
Our Christmas Fayre welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend, to see Santa, shop at more than 30 craft and food stalls, and absorb the…
Posted: 30th October 2023
16 of our longest serving members of staff – who have clocked up a grand total of 438 years of service at Derwen College between…
Posted: 10th August 2023
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: 17th July 2023
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: 20th June 2023
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…
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: 9th June 2023
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…
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: 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: 19th January 2023
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: 20th December 2022
Derwen College has received Silver Makaton status. We are the first specialist college to be given this recognition, which means we are officially part of…
