Our students looked after those who look after others by putting on a special treat for members of the Derbyshire Carers Organisation. NVQ Beauty Therapy students gave eight members of the group, who spend their time looking after elderly or sick relatives and friends, a pamper session including a facial with a manicure or pedicure.…
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College cares for the carers
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Be sweet and help cancer charity, say students
Hair and Beauty students at Buxton & Leek College asked people to be sweet and support a cancer charity while enjoying a treat at the same time. They sold fruit and marshmallow skewers dipped in a chocolate fountain at the Buxton Campus to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity which pioneers new treatments that save…
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College students lead the way as grime-busters
Community spirit helped the Pavilion Gardens get ready for spring as hundreds of children took part in the big railings clean. The project, led by students from Buxton & Leek College and Buxton Town Team, involved local schoolchildren in restoring the green algae-covered railings to their shiny black in time for the summer. But it’s…
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Caring college student wins national apprentice award
Student Bria Kiely overcame personal loss to win national recognition for her dedication to childcare. Bria was awarded the title of Apprentice of the Year by the UK Council for Care, Health and Education (CACHE) for her commitment and passion. She was nominated for her “hard work, dedication and fantastic attitude” while completing her CACHE…
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Simon puts in the miles for charity
A local man from Buxton will set off cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats on June 13 to raise money for Help for Heroes. Simon Blackley, a security guard at Buxton & Leek College, will spend 12 days in the saddle – averaging around 65 miles per day –and has been training asoften…
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Students conquer Snowdonia for their Gold D of E award
Congratulations to our 2nd year outdoor sports students who spent 5 days travelling the length, breadth and heights of the Snowdonia National Park to successfully complete their GOLD Duke of Edinburgh. Carrying all of their equipment they were trekking for up to 10 hours a day and managed to scale numerous mountains including Snowdon, Glyder…
