http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/ All the latest news from Coleg Powys en-uk Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/images/coleg-powys-logo-small.gif http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/ 72 74 webmaster@coleg-powys.ac.uk http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/catering_department_celebrates_students_successes.htm Coleg Powys' catering department at the Newtown site have been celebrating their students' success throughout the past year. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/catering-soy-tmb.jpg news catering http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/catering_students_get_a_taste_of_france.htm Catering students from Coleg Powys in Newtown have been thrilling their taste buds during a recent trip to France. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:45:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/moet-chandon-tmb.jpg news catering http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/vera_takes_on_the_six_book_challenge_and_shines.htm Basic Skills and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students from Coleg Powys have been encouraged to take part in the 'Six Book Challenge' which is run in conjunction with the Reading Agency. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:45:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/vera-brabncova-tmb.jpg news basic-skills http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/andrew_builds_on_his_skills_at_regional_competition.htm Coleg Powys Construction Student, Andrew Thorne, who studies at the college in Brecon, has come away from a Regional Skill Build competition with second prize. The competition, which took place at Coleg Ceredigion on 18th June, included competitors from colleges all over Wales, and was the regional round for students of all construction trades. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/andrew-thorne-tmb.jpg news construction http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/students_small_screen_debut_in_60_minute_transformation.htm Painting and Decorating students from Coleg Powys in Newtown have been soaking up the limelight having had their sixty minutes of fame on the small screen. The group of students were involved in the ITV's '60 Minute Makeover' programme, presented by Terri Dwyer and Craig Philips from Big Brother. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/60-mins-tmb.jpg news construction http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/art_and_design_exhibition_in_newtown.htm Coleg Powys Art and Design students are currently preparing to exhibit their artwork in the college's annual exhibition before many of them progress to study at University or gain employment locally in the Art and Design sector. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/art-design-08-tmb.jpg news arts http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/uk_champs_and_college_students_to_perform_at_local_dance_showcase.htm A local dance showcase event featuring UK Hip Hop Dance Champions DNA, as well as college students and dance crews from the Midlands and Wales, has been organised by students and staff from the Performing Arts Department at Coleg Powys' Newtown site. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/dance-showcase-tmb.jpg news arts http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/students_storm_the_podium_at_central_wales_strategic_finals.htm Vocational Access students from Coleg Powys in Newtown have been celebrating multiple wins at the Young Enterprise Central Wales Strategic Finals on Tuesday 13th May. Thu, 29 May 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/strategic-finals-tmb.jpg news independent-living-skills http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/coleg_powys_girls_unbeaten_at_taffs_wells.htm Coleg Powys Girls returned triumphantly from representing Powys at the Wales Finals of the WWRU Girls' Tag Rugby Tournament in Taff's Wells. Wed, 28 May 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/girls-team-tmb.jpg sport rugby http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/shepherds_delight_as_coleg_powys_students_give_sheep_un-ewes-ual_names.htm Agriculture students from Coleg Powys in Newtown have proven there's no pulling the wool over their eyes when it comes to completing their Foundation Modern Apprenticeships. Mon, 12 May 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/unewesual-tmb.jpg news landbased http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/college_for_the_community_gets_out_and_about.htm Coleg Powys will be serving the community by running a selection of events throughout this year's Adult Learners' Week. Mon, 12 May 2008 16:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/logo-textured-tmb.jpg news adult-community http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/horses_for_courses.htm Coleg Powys students have proven there's been no horseplay whilst studying for their course in British Horse Society Horse Knowledge and Care as they have recently passed their stage one exam with flying colours. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/horses-for-courses-tmb.jpg news landbased http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/bright_spark_april_engineers_a_career_change.htm Former hairdresser April Burton has proven herself to be a real bright spark having studied for her City & Guilds 2800 level 3 in Welding at Coleg Powys. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/april-burton-tmb.jpg news engineering http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/students_take_on_blooming_marvellous_climate_challenge.htm Students on the Vocational Skills course at Coleg Powys in Newtown have diligently been keeping weather records throughout the winter as part of their contribution to the National Museum of Wales Climate Change debate. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:45:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/blooming-marvellous-tmb.jpg news independent-living-skills http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/millennium_stadium_awaits_coleg_powys_girls_second_year_running.htm The Coleg Powys Girls' Tag Rugby Team were in for a trying time when they competed at the WWRU (Welsh Women's Rugby Union) / Health Challenge Wales U18 Powys heats recently. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:25:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/girls-rugby-tmb.jpg news leisure-tourism http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/diagnosis_motor.htm A number of local businesses that are involved in the motor industry have recently been taking advantage of training development opportunities at Coleg Powys, Newtown, as a number of employees have been enrolled as day students on a Motor Vehicle Diagnostics course. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/diagnosis-motor-tmb.jpg news engineering http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/hairdressing_students_cut_a_dash_at_photo_shoot.htm Level 3 Hairdressing Students from Coleg Powys in Llandrindod Wells have recently showcased their talents, proving themselves to be a cut above the rest at a recent photo shoot. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/the-zebra-tmb.jpg news hair-beauty http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/catering_students_are_proud_medal_winners_at_restaurant_service_regional_heat.htm Congratulations to Coleg Powys' catering students for their recent successes at the Mid Wales regional heat of the All Wales Restaurant Service Competition, 2008. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/david-ash-tmb.jpg news catering http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/painting_and_decorating_students_brush_up_their_skills.htm Two Level 1 Painting and Decorating students have been sprucing up the Finance Office at Coleg Powys, Newtown. Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/brush-up-tmb.jpg news construction http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/catering_students_cook_up_a_storm.htm Coleg Powys catering students are celebrating their success at becoming the only Welsh college to get to the regional heat final of the Brake Brothers' Student Chef Challenge. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/chefs-challenge-tmb.jpg news catering http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/performing_arts_students_hit_the_dance_floor.htm Performing Arts students from Coleg Powys in Newtown recently delighted audiences with an evening of dance, physical theatre and choreography in their production Falling From Grace at Theatr Hafren. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:45:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/south-asian-dance-tmb.jpg news arts http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/celebrations_acknowledge_students_achievements.htm Wednesday 30th January 2008 was a day of celebration for all those in attendance at an awards ceremony held at the college's Themes Restaurant in Newtown. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/brian-tacey-tmb.jpg news independent-living-skills http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/new_library_collection_includes_books_from_all_corners_of_the_globe.htm From Polish to Chinese, from Bengali to Russian, Coleg Powys libraries are the home to a new collection of foreign language books for library users to check-out. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/languages-on-loan-tmb.jpg news general http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/cool_runnings_for_coleg_powys_leigh.htm Second year student, Leigh Barker who is studying for a National Diploma in Sports Science at Coleg Powys in Brecon, is celebrating a recent win at the Powys Schools Senior Girls Cross Country. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/leigh-barker-2-tmb.jpg sport cross-country http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/stuart_reaches_new_heights_as_he_conquers_kilimajaro.htm The sky's the limit for Coleg Powys Farm Manager Stuart Edwards. He knows how it feels to stand on the highest free-standing peak in the world, having just returned from scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro! Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/kilimanjaro-tmb.jpg news general http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/students_rise_to_the_six_book_challenge.htm As the 'National Six Book Challenge' kicks off the 'National Year of Reading', Coleg Powys' Adult Education Literacy Group are busily burying their noses in their books. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/6-book-challenge-tmb.gif news general http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/students_gear_up_for_next_cross-country_challenge.htm Two Sports Students from Coleg Powys are gearing up for their next big challenge when they represent Powys at the Welsh Cross Country Championships later in the month. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/cross-country-huw-luke-tmb.jpg sport cross-country http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/highly_commended_award_for_hospitable_lucy.htm Sheena McAllister, a Work-Based Learning Co-ordinator at Coleg Powys, is celebrating the success of former student Lucy Rhyddid, who after being nominated for a City and Guilds Medal of Excellence, has been awarded a Highly Commended Award for the Hospitality and Catering Sector. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/lucy-rhyddid-tmb.jpg news modern-apprenticeships http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/coleg_powys_netball_match_reports.htm 5 match reports from November 2007 to January 2008. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/netball1-tmb.jpg sport netball http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/royal_army_medical_corps_shows_students_the_drill.htm The Royal Army Medical Corps were facing a combat zone of a different kind when they delivered workshops and presentations for Coleg Powys Health & Social Care students recently. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:15:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/army-med-corps-tmb.jpg news health-care http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/college_to_hold_open_saturday.htm Saturday 2nd February will be a busy time for Coleg Powys staff at the college's four main sites throughout the county as they open the doors to prospective students and their families. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/i-tmb.jpg news general http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/coleg_powys_students_check_out_the_libraries_facilities.htm Coleg Powys has three main locations throughout the county of Powys, including Newtown in the North, the Victorian town of Llandrindod Wells, and Brecon in the South of the county. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:30:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/books-tmb.jpg news general http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/adult_learner_joan_inspires_others_with_award_win.htm Students of all ages need to have energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to learning, but adult learners particularly often have to address additional challenges, overcoming individual struggles or making time for learning in busy and hectic lives. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/joan-griffin-tmb.jpg news independent-living-skills http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/archive/welsh_winner_shirley_celebrates_another_nomination.htm A Nursery Nurse from Guilsfield Primary School, who studies part-time with Coleg Powys, has been rewarded with a high accolade for her contribution to both the children's education and the school as a whole. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:45:00 GMT http://www.coleg-powys.ac.uk/news/images/shirley-bonsall-tmb.jpg news adult-community