WHEN retired soldier Peter Smith read that learning a new language could help stave off dementia, he didn’t hesitate to sign up for a class in Italian conversation. Peter, aged 69, had already gained a grasp of German after serving in the British Army for 30 years and being based in Germany. And, after reading…
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Give your health a boost with a college leisure course
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March 11 – a day to do something different!
LEARNERS of all ages have a chance to make a change and do something different for a day with an exciting range of Saturday workshops running at Buxton & Leek College. From Creative Writing to Sewing Skills, there’s something on offer for everyone on Saturday March 11 and, with costs from as little as £15,…
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Ex-student paddles his way to published author
A STUDENT turned staff member at Buxton & Leek College has become a published author after carving a career from his passion for canoeing. Twenty-eight-year-old Adam Robson, from Handforth in Cheshire, began his paddling career as a scout and his love of the great outdoors led him to the BTEC course in Adventure Sport and…
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Students set the scene for Thomson Holidays
Business students from Buxton & Leek College proved just the ticket when staff at Leek’s Thomson travel agents were looking for fresh ideas to promote their latest young and lively `Scene` holidays. With the holidays being aimed at the 18 to 25 age group, the class of second year students studying for their BTEC Extended…
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Teaching assistant’s top marks earn Dean’s award
A Mum of two from Endon has had her hard work in studying for a degree recognised with a Dean’s Award from the University of Derby. Forty-year-old Julie Davies, who works as an Inclusion Support Assistant at Endon High School, is completing a three-year Foundation Degree in Children’s and Young People’s Services through evening classes…
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Advice on options in education and training post GCSEs
WITH more choice than ever before for teenagers looking at their options post 16, Buxton & Leek College is offering expert advice to teenagers in the local areas this January. Whether they are looking at a vocational course, apprenticeship or A Levels it is vital that youngsters taking their GCSEs this Summer get the right…