College to open its doors to the community
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE are hosting a free community open day for all the family this Saturday after the event proved a big hit last year.
Due to the successful 2012 community day - which coincided with the college's 80th birthday celebrations - South Devon College is opening its doors again this Saturday 9 March from 10am – 3pm at their Vantage Point campus in Paignton.
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Crowds gather to see the meerkats at the South Devon College Community Day last year
The free family friendly event features many activities including: a sport, fitness and play zone with bouncy castle and sporting challenges; live music and theatre performances around the campus; meeting exotic animals and free hair & beauty treatments in the 'Image Zone'. Highlights include live science experiments taking place in the 'Science and Engineering Zone' and the grand prix wheel change challenge and motor show in the 'Automotive and Motorcycle Zone'.
Celebrity chef and award-winning restaurateur Mitch Tonks – who has launched a seafood academy at South Devon College – will be dropping in to perform live cooking demonstrations at 11am, and the 'Hospitality, Catering and Tourism Zone' is hosting a special afternoon 'Ritz' tea and exhibiting art displays in their Gallery.
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There will also be opportunities to tour the college campus, see the facilities, attend motivational talks and to hear about the College's new South West Energy Centre, which opens in September. A special presentation will be made at 1pm to mark the college's recent double triumph at Westminster's Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards for 'Sport in the Curriculum' and the 'Effective Use of Technology'.
"Following on from the success of last year's event, I was delighted to hear that many people and families attended throughout the day and enjoyed our special community day," said college Principal Stephen Criddle, "South Devon College exists to provide outstanding further & higher education for local people and it is very important that everyone has a chance to enjoy the huge range of activities that go on here. Our community day is a day for us to say a small thank you for all the great support the community gives to the college. "
Refreshment outlets are available throughout the day - with buy one get one free on all hot drinks - and other community organisations will be attending to showcase their services. College Helpzone staff will also be on hand to offer free guidance, from career and course advice to financial assistance and transport. For more information please click here.
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