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…
Posted: 17th February 2023
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
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
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: 26th January 2023
Derwen College charity shop, The Vintage Advantage, is celebrating winning a top national award at the Charity Retail Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the charity…
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
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
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…
Derwen College and Derwen Marketplace have different opening hours over Christmas. Click below to find out more.