Message from Eluned Watson, Derwen College.
FAMILY FUN AT DERWEN COLLEGE SUMMER FETE
Derwen College's annual Summer Fete, in Gobowen, near Oswestry, is set to be the liveliest fete yet, with new attractions including a mini steam engine ride for younger guests.
Visitors galore are expected at the event which features games, entertainment, shopping, food, and something for all the family on Thursday 31st May.
Join students, staff and supporters at the specialist college for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities, when the fete is officially opened by the college's Chair of Governors Kathleen Kimber at 12 noon.
Held during local schools' half-term holidays, the fete has a new location for 2018 and will take place in the college's popular DC Shopping & Leisure area. The event has been moved to the public zones offering more opportunity to visit the Orangery Restaurant, Garden Café and Derwen Garden Centre. It also give visitors the chance to see changes to the Garden Centre which now encompasses the college's popular farm shop, creating a one-stop shopping experience.
Young and old can take part in games, shop at the wide selection of stalls, visit the Pimms stall and enjoy some tasty treats straight from the sizzling barbecue. Children's activities include badge making, cupcake decorating and face painting.
Other highlights include a performance of 'Come Fly With Us' by Creative Arts students, an art exhibition and a grand raffle with a host of fabulous prizes donated by local businesses including a spa day at Lion Quays Hotel and Spa Resort, a coach trip to see the Terracotta Warriors in Liverpool, and a state-of-the-art FitBit.
DC Shopping & Leisure provides a work experience opportunity for the college students as well as providing quality food, drink and shopping opportunities for visitors.
Laura Griffiths, said she was pleased with the new fete location and expected to see even more visitors at the popular day out than previous years.
She said: "In previous years, the fete has been centred around the main college site. We hope that being situated in the busy DC Shopping & Leisure area will be more convenient and tempt more families to join in the fun. As well as all the stalls, games and activities of the fete, there's easy parking and shopping and eating opportunities in our Garden Centre, Orangery Restaurant and Garden Cafe."
The Orangery Restaurant will be open for special fete day afternoon teas. Priced at £7.95 these can be booked by emailing bookings@derwen.ac.uk or by telephone at 01691 661234.
Derwen College Vice CEO and Principal Meryl Green said: "The Summer Fete is always a lovely day out, whatever the weather, and this year we hope it'll be busier than ever. The fete is a great opportunity for visitors to discover the leisure facilities we have on offer at Derwen College while enjoying some fabulous entertainment and stalls. It's a wonderful way to help raise funds for DC Charity and take us another step closer towards our £60,000 annual fundraising target."
For more information go on line to www.visitderwen.co.uk
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