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UPS students performed an Armistice Day parade at Birmingham’s International Conference Centre

Details: 13 November 2026

Students at West Nottinghamshire College paid a dignified tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice as they staged their sixth annual Remembrance Day parade – while classmates proudly represented the college at a national conference in Birmingham.

Lia studies on the Level 3 Sports Coaching course at the college

Details: 11 November 2026

A West Nottinghamshire College sports student who took up karate after experiencing bullying at school has fought her way to World Cup glory and is now hoping local businesses will support her sporting ambitions.

(left to right) plumbing teacher Matthew Taylor and Toolstation’s business development manager Elena Racovita with students Kian Manley, Ben Cheetham and Lakelan Manning.

Details: 26 October 2026

Construction students at West Nottinghamshire College have been getting to grips with the latest tools, equipment and industry innovations thanks to a roadshow organised by national trade supplier Toolstation.

(left to right) Curriculum area lead Judith Stockwell, Dexter Stafford, Daniel Luzbinin, Imtiaz Ahmed, Tarkus Frost, Charlotte Underwood, Isaac Scothron and Tom Herrett.

Details: 22 October 2026

Students at West Nottinghamshire College have gained a fascinating insight into the workings of the Bank of England during a special visit from a senior manager whose own educational journey began in Mansfield.

artistry, Kate Taylor, beauty therapy teacher, Suzanne Szepeta, teaching head of department for hairdressing and beauty therapy and Nicholas Thorpe, head of department for apprenticeships, adult and commercial.

Details: 12 October 2026

West Nottinghamshire College has struck gold for the third year in succession after once again being awarded ‘Gold College of Excellence’ status by one of the UK’s leading destination spas, Ragdale Hall Spa.

Representatives from Persimmon Homes and the college beside the generous brick donation.

Details: 07 October 2026

West Nottinghamshire College has received a donation of 18,000 bricks from one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, helping to lay the foundations for what could become a major new partnership supporting the next generation of construction workers.

(Left to right) Andrew Stevens, head of centre at Portland Square, Shaun Middleton, director at Lukes & Godwin Ltd and Danielle Askham, work placement engagement officer for construction

Details: 30 September 2026

A growing partnership between West Nottinghamshire College and local electrical contractor Lukes & Godwin is set to create new opportunities for budding electricians to take their first steps into industry.

Plumbing and electrical installation students join Andrew Cropley MBE (sixth, left), Councillor Matt Relph (fifth, left), Benjamin Ekpenyong from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (fourth, left), Gavin Peake (sixth, right), Andrew Stevens (fifth, right), and Darren Atkins (third, right) at the new Portland Square campus.

Details: 22 September 2026

A former Wilko store that once stood empty in the heart of Sutton-in-Ashfield has been transformed into a thriving new college campus where hundreds of young people are training for careers in the construction industry.

There will be an open event this month at the Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College

Details: 14 September 2026

Young people considering their next steps after GCSEs are being invited to discover what A-Level study has to offer at an open event in Mansfield later this month.