Saturday 21 April 2018

Derwen College - new horizons

Message from Eluned Watson, at Derwen College.

COMING EVENTS & COURSES AT DERWEN COLLEGE, Gobowen.   www.visitderwen.co.uk

Derwen College events May-August 2018

 19th May, from 11am

Join the Royal Wedding party

Derwen's The Orangery Restaurant

Be part of the celebrations for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day with an afternoon tea fit for royalty at The Orangery Restaurant. Arrive from 11am for a glass of bubbly followed by a live screening of the wedding accompanied by a specially designed Trio of Desserts. Tickets £10. The Orangery Bar will be open for the occasion. Join the party and book your ticket now at bookings@derwen.ac.uk or telephone 01691 661234.


19th May, 10am - 4pm

Tissue Paper & Hot Wax Techniques craft course

The Art Centre, Derwen College

Experiment making patterns and images with tissue paper, hot wax and ink techniques. A fun day for individuals or groups of friends or colleagues. Suitable for all ages, no previous experience necessary. £45 per person per course.  Includes all materials, tea and coffee plus lunch in the Orangery Restaurant.  Courses will run from 10am to 4pm, held in the well-appointed and creative atmosphere of The Art Centre, Derwen College.  To book please call 01691 661234 ext 202 or email jane.hunter@derwen.ac.uk

 

25th May, 12pm-3:30pm

Afternoon Tea

The Orangery Restaurant, Derwen College

Join us for Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a variety of sandwiches, plain and fruit scones with jam, butter and cream, a selection of cakes and desserts together with a choice of tea or coffee. £7.95 per head. Booking is essential: Please call 01691 661234 to book or email bookings@derwen.ac.uk

 

31st May, starts at 12 noon

Derwen Summer Fete

Derwen College, Gobowen, near Oswestry

Join the annual Derwen Summer Fete at a brand new location in the college's leisure and shopping area for 2018.

Come rain or shine, there's plenty of fun for all the family for visitors joining Derwen College students, staff and supporters for the fete.

Take part in sports and games galore, take a ride on the miniature train, try one of the have-a-go crafts sessions, shop at the wide selection of stalls and enjoy some tasty treats including barbecue, home-made cakes, ice-cream and much more. Other highlights include a student performance of 'Come Fly With Us' performed by students, and an art exhibition showcasing the work of our talented Creative Studies learners.

To top it all, there's a grand raffle with a host of fabulous prizes including FitBit, a washer dryer, Spa Day for two, and a coach trip to Liverpool to see the Terracotta Warriors.

Located in the college grounds' DC Shopping & Leisure area, there's also the opportunity to visit The Orangery Restaurant, Garden Café, and garden centre.

For more details go to www.derwen.ac.uk/events

 

9th June, 10am-4pm

Make your own book craft course

The Art Centre, Derwen College

Learn how to make a hardback notebook. From stitching the 'signatures' to covering the hardback and sticking it all together. A fun day for individuals or groups of friends or colleagues. Suitable for all ages, no previous experience necessary. £45 per person per course including all materials, tea and coffee plus lunch in the Orangery Restaurant. To book please call 016941 661234 ext 202 or email: jane.hunter@derwen.ac.uk

 

14th July, 12pm-3:30pm

Afternoon Tea

The Orangery Restaurant, Derwen College

Visit Derwen College's historical Orangery Restaurant for Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a variety of sandwiches, plain and fruit scones with jam, butter and cream, a selection of cakes and desserts together with a choice of tea or coffee. £7.95 per head Booking is essential: Please call 01691 661234 ext 213 to book or email bookings@derwen.ac.uk

 

30th-31st August

Makaton Beginners' Workshop

Derwen College

Makaton is a language programme using signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. For those who have experienced the frustration of being unable to communicate meaningfully or effectively, Makaton really can help; Makaton enables toddlers, children and adults to connect with other people and the world around them. The two-day beginners' workshop course costs £110. To book telephone 01691 661234 or email learnwith@derwen.ac.uk

 

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