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Excellence and dedication were recognised at East Riding College’s annual awards ceremony at The Spa Bridlington.
The event saw 40 students, employers and staff each presented with a glass trophy and a gift voucher in recognition of their achievements.

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has visited East Riding College’s new Beverley campus as part of his six-month pilgrimage around the Diocese of York.
Dr Sentamu met with students and staff at the Flemingate campus to find out how learning was having a positive impact on their lives.

Young people are being offered the chance to take part in a free one-day soccer school at East Riding College during the Easter holidays.
The Your Next Goal event will take place at the College’s campus in St Mary’s Walk, Bridlington, from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, April 7.

People who would like to work in the health and fitness industry can tone up their knowledge and skills with a new East Riding College Course this month.
The Level Two Certificate in Fitness Instruction starts at the Bridlington campus, in St Mary’s Walk, on Thursday, February 25.

East Riding College is offering parents a chance to feed kids and their imagination with a one-day cookery course during February half-term.
Junior Chef Academy is aimed at young people aged around 12 to 16 years old and will take them through a collection of recipes designed to help them eat well and improve their kitchen skills along the way.

People who would like to learn the ancient hair removal technique of threading can take advantage of a forthcoming course at East Riding College.
The Level Two Threading course is aimed at those working in the beauty therapy industry and will take place over three Mondays from February 22, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Business studies students from East Riding College raised £131 for the Candlelighters charity.
The learners held a sale at the College’s Bridlington campus, in St Mary’s Walk, raising money from gifts and bric-a-brac which had been donated by fellow students and staff.

The father of a teenager who took his own life has spoken to students at East Riding College about depression and suicide in young people.
Dennis Graham, whose 17-year-old son, Matthew, died in 2010, spoke to nine groups across the Beverley and Bridlington campuses.

East Riding College is teaming up with Parkway Cinemas to recruit staff for the multi-screen complex within the Flemingate shopping centre.
The College is hosting a recruitment day later this month for the independent operator as it looks to recruit 30 full and part-time general assistants.

East Riding College is teaming up with Parkway Cinemas to recruit staff for the multi-screen complex within the Flemingate shopping centre.
The College is hosting a recruitment day later this month for the independent operator as it looks to recruit 30 full and part-time general assistants.

A new service offering free and confidential advice to fledgling businesses is being hosted by East Riding College on Tuesday, November 10, from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Beverley Business Clinic  will involve a panel of experienced professionals offering help to start-ups or businesses with issues they are struggling to resolve.

Graduates and their families packed the Priory Church of St Mary in Bridlington to celebrate the achievements of higher education students from East Riding College.
The church was full with about 400 people attending the event, which saw students presented with scrolls by Principal Derek Branton in recognition of the successful completion of their course.

Young people who are thinking of coming to college this year can take part in free practical tasters next week at East Riding College.
The sessions will take place at the Bridlington campus in St Mary’s Walk on Tuesday October 13 and at the Beverley campus, in Armstrong Way, on Wednesday October 14, both from 3.30pm to 5pm.

A former East Riding College student has recently returned from a rugby coaching trip to Africa which was inspired by his studies.
Matty Lock, 18, from Cranswick, near Driffield, saved money from his part-time job so he could carry out the project in small communities within the Kwahu Eastern region of Ghana, West Africa.
Over four weeks, he worked with around 30 children aged seven to 11 in each of four communities, coaching them in ball catching techniques and co-ordinating games and activities to improve their motor skills. 

East Riding College is holding three open events for people who are thinking about studying in further or higher education from September.
They are aimed at young people and adults who are considering studying for BTEC diplomas, A-levels, apprenticeships, degrees and other courses from September 2015.

Employers from across the region are invited to a free event about the benefits of accounting qualifications at East Riding College in Bridlington next month.
The two-hour event on July 8 will feature a range of presentations and is aimed at both accounting firms and companies across all other sectors who would like to train their staff.

A long-serving East Riding College governor has been awarded the MBE for services to further education in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Alex Denholm, 83, of Walkington, was chosen for the honour after serving as a governor of East Riding College for 22 years, much of the time as vice chairman.

Special open events are being held at East Riding College this month for people who are interested in enrolling on a sports degree in September.
They will be held at the campus in Gallows Lane, Beverley, on Tuesday, June 16, and in St Mary’s Walk, Bridlington, on Thursday, June 18, both from 4pm to 7pm.

Catering students at East Riding College have donated more than £350 to charity, following a number of fundraising activities at the Bridlington campus.
They raised £250 for St Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough by holding an afternoon tea-themed lunch and raffle.

Young people who are considering their next steps in education in September can join in a range of free taster courses at East Riding College this summer.
The courses are aimed at 16 to 18-year-olds who are still considering their options and are available at the College’s Beverley, Bridlington and Hull campuses.