Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Foundation Degree students are hosting a Casino Night Charity Fundraiser from 7.30pm-10.30pm, in aid of the NI Cancer Fund for Children at the Erin Room, Northland Building, Strand Road Campus. Dress is smart casual and the event is for over 18s only. Tickets cost £15, includes Starter, Chips and Donation. For more information ring 028 7127 6101 or email casinoevent@nwrc.ac.uk
Jazz @ the Erin Room. As part of the City of Derry Jazz festival, North West Regional College is pleased to host a lunchtime performance from Pianist John Cervantes who will be joined by Tom West on bass and Mike Clowes on drums. Tickets cost £4, which includes lunch. Tickets are available from the Erin Room Restaurant, Northland Building, or Student Services, Strand Road Campus.
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Junior Chef Academy - Limavady Graduation, Hospitality Suite, Limavady Campus
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Fine & Applied Arts 4th Year students open their end-of-year exhibition, ‘Different Strokes’ at 7.30pm in Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart. 8 very different and talented artists will showcase their work in a wide variety of media ranging from printmaking and photography to oil, pastel and acrylic painting. The artists portray many themes from landscapes to still-life, portraits to impressions.
Open Your Mind Well-Being Fair – 11am – 2pm, Student Common Room, Strand Rd Campus. Free Lunch, Free Indian Head Massage, Free Memory Stick & Stress Management Techniques. Local organisations will be on-hand to provide information and support on how to look after your mental health and well-being. For more information contact; elaine.kelly@nistudents.org
Music Students Big Summer Blowout @ the Nerve Centre – more information here
Official Opening @ 7pm in the West Wing, Limavady Campus. Come along to view the end of year show for the Art & Design students. The exhibition will be open Thursday 27th, Friday 28th & Tuesday 1st June, 10am – 3pm. More information email or phone Angela McClarey on 028 7127 8749, visit our Art & Design portal
‘The Missing Piece’, a play devised by the First Diploma in Performing Arts students will be on in the College’s City Factory Theatre, starting @ £7. Tickets from £3 per person.
Official Opening @ 7pm in the Strand Building, Strand Rd Campus. Come along to view the end of year show for the Art & Design students. The exhibition will be open weekdays 10am – 3pm until 9th June (except 31st May & 3rd June). More information email or phone Sheila O’Brien on 028 7127 6587 visit our Art & Design portal
Students, staff and special guests will gather to mark the commitment and achievements of our leading sports men and women.
National Diploma Year 1 Performing Arts Theatre Company Patent Pending Productions, in conjunction with Peter McDonald and Shylock Theatre Company , are proud to present the premiere of a work specially commissioned for the College - Five Years’ Time. This dark production focuses on former students and friends of the fictional Cityside School as they prepare for their five year class reunion. Intriguing tales of love, hate, violence and revenge wind unforgivingly through the narrative of the play and gradually tell the story of ten former pupils and friends with brutal and unforgiving honesty. The performance starts at the City Factory Theatre at 7pm & Tickets from £3 per person.
Presentation for First Diploma in Engineering - a presentation of certificates to students from five local post-primary schools on between 4.30-6.30 pm. in the Northland Lecture Theatre, Strand Rd Campus.
‘Poetry in motion’ – A performance by the National Diploma in Performing Arts Year 2 students – City Factory Theatre, 7pm. Tickets from £3 per person.
Presentation for Health & Social Care Apprentices in the Northland Building, Strand Rd Campus, 6.30pm
Presentation of Sports Awards @ DuPont
If you would like to find out more information about the exciting full-time and part-time courses which will be available at the College’s Strabane Campus this September, then please come along to our June information sessions.
Staff will be available to provide you with a tour of our facilities, and offer the necessary advice and guidance you may need on how to help you choose the right course for you, and how can complete your course application.
Regardless of whether you have applied for a course or not, this is the perfect opportunity to ensure you have all the right options available to you come September 2010. Our advice is simply to be there!
For more details call our Strabane Campus on (028) 7138 2317 or email info@nwrc.ac.uk
The Limavady Campus will mark the completion of its 100th academic year with a special event for members of the local community, former students and staff. Tours of the campus are on offer between 9.30am – 11.30am, on 18th June, for anyone who would like to see the latest developments and facilities. If you are a former student and wish to share your stories or experience, email us, or phone 028 7127 8711.
Successful students from the College’s Access courses will be presented with their certificates at a special ceremony at the Millennium Forum
The College’s School for Health & Social Care has organised a special conference Mental Health Across the Lifespan. Speakers from the University of Ulster, the Western Health & Social Care Trust, St Petersburg College, Florida & ALLY Foyle will give participants the opportunity to:
In addition a range of interactive activities will be taking place:
10.30am-12.30pm, Tue 14th Sep, Assembly Hall, Limavady Campus
10.30am-12.30pm, Wed 15th Sep, Assembly Hall, Strand Building, Strand Road Campus
Farmgirl Productions and NWRC Performing Arts presents - The Night Runners - Halloween Panto 2010
Thur 21 & Fri 22 Oct - 10am & 7pm, Sat 23 Oct - 2pm
Tickets: £5 Concessions: £16 family, £4 groups. Box Office: 028 7131 4000
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Details coming soon.
6.30pm in The Brasserie, Northland Building, Strand Road Campus. Le Manoir’s Mark Peregrine will be the special guest at the presentation of certificates and awards to students from Hospitality & Catering courses.
10.45am in The Brasserie, Northland Building, Strand Road Campus. North West Regional College is delighted to announce that Mark Peregrine, Head Tutor at Raymond Blanc’s Cookery School, Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons in Oxfordshire, will be hosting a masterclass, during which he will talk about his experience working with celebrity chef Raymond Blanc, and demonstrate his culinary skills. Tickets cost £10, and a light lunch will be included. To book a place, please ring 028 7127 6401 or email us.
11.30am – 12noon, Coffee Bar. Local businesses are invited to join us at the Strabane Campus for this informal event at which you can discover the expertise, support and resources available to local businesses. It will also be an ideal opportunity to meet our Strabane Campus Manager, Angela McConnell, Colm Cavanagh, our Business Development Manager, and other staff available to support your business needs. If you would like to attend please email us.
11.30am – 12noon, Valley Restaurant. Local businesses are invited to join us at the Limavady Campus for this informal event at which you can discover the expertise, support and resources available to local businesses. It will also be an ideal opportunity to meet our new Limavady Campus Manager, Norah Canny, Colm Cavanagh, our Business Development Manager, and other staff available to support your business needs. If you would like to attend please email us.
On Friday 14th January, students from North West Regional College’s Greystone Centre will be joined by their fellow trainees from the College’s Springtown Centre for a day of competition in construction skills. The trainees are competing for the chance to represent North West Regional College at the Northern Ireland Skillbuild competition later in April 2011.
North West Regional College has been well represented at the Skillbuild competition in the past, most recently winning gold medals in Tiling and Electrical Installation. Triple gold medal winner Ian McMahon is currently in contention to represent the UK at the 2011 WorldSkills event.
This informal event on 14th January at the Greystone Centre is suitable for pupils from Years 10 – 14, who have an interest in any of the construction trades. A number of those competing previously completed the occupational studies programmes, and the event will be designed to showcase the high level of skills in these trade industries.
If you would like to visit the Greystone Centre for a one hour visit to watch the competition, sessions will be held during the following times:
10am – 11am 11am – 12noon 1pm-2pm 2pm – 3pm
If you are interested in this event, please email the details of the session you wish to attend to angela.newton@nwrc.ac.uk.
Higher Education Conference – 9.30am – 4pm in Northland Building
More details coming soon.
North West Regional College will launch a unique Gaelic Games Academy, destined to develop the GAA stars of the future. The North West GAA Academy has been heralded as a real first for the North West region after receiving full support and endorsement from the Derry GAA County Board and Ulster Council.
The GAA Academy will combine full-time education with a practical skills training package, allowing College students to play the sport they love to a high standard, whilst gaining academic or vocational qualifications. It will be aimed at embracing the development of sporting, leadership, personal and social skills to prepare College students for a future in coaching or playing Gaelic sports. The programmes will include the development of young referees, coaching qualifications at foundation level, child protection, personal development courses for coaches such as planning for a season strength and conditioning defending workshop, goalkeeping and place-kicking, player development, performance analysis, first aid, and working toward Derry County Teams.
The College’s Health Matters Programme will be promoting healthier food choices.
NWRC vs St Malachy’s Belfast. The College is current holder of the U18 Ni Carnegie Cup, having won the trophy in 2009 & 2010 – this match is another stage in their attempt to make it three-in-a-row!
Presentation of Bee-Safe Certificates to Children’s Care, Learning & Development students at Limavady campus.
More details coming soon.
X the TXT: The Don’t Text & Drive Campaign team will visit the Strabane Campus between 10am – 1pm
2nd year Performing Arts students will once again be participating in the Stagewrite Drama Festival, working with local primary school pupils to produce and present performances at the Alley Theatre, Strabane.
X the TXT: The Don’t Text & Drive Campaign team will visit the Greystone Centre between 10am – 1pm
The College will be highlighting the benefits of quitting cigarettes for your health and your wallet!
X the TXT: The Don’t Text & Drive Campaign team will visit the Strand Road Campus between 10am – 1pm
Denmark Visit for New Horizons Group – 6 students will travel to Denmark as part of the continuing exchange with the College in Korsor
Music students Performance. More details coming soon.
: The Student Council is currently planning the events for this day, which sees students raising funds for local charities and raising awareness of issues of importance to them. If you have any ideas for Student OK Day contact Willie O’Donnell in Student Services.
X the TXT: The Don’t Text & Drive Campaign team will visit the Springtown Centre between 10am – 1pm
The best way to find out about whether North West Regional College is right for you is to VISIT US. You’ll meet the staff, see the facilities, and even have a chat with some of our current students about life at college. Please click here for more details.
There are a number of ways you can do this:
• With your school: Open Day - Thursday 24 March, 2011
Strand Road, Springtown, Main Street, Greystone, Strabane Campuses
• With your family & friends: Open Night - Thursday 24 March, 2011 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Strand Road, Springtown, Main Street Limavady, Greystone, Strabane
Register now if you would like to come along to our Open Night. Let us know what campus you wish to visit and what course you are interested in by completing the slip opposite, or online, email: opennight@nwrc.ac.uk or ring us on 028 7127 6022.
• By appointment:
Can’t make it to Open Day/Night? Missed the events? No worries, simply email visitus@nwrc.ac.uk, and let us know when you’d like to visit.
The annual formal will be held in the Waterfoot Hotel for students aged 18 & over. Starting at 7pm with a Champagne Reception this promises to be a great night out. Tickets cost £ per person and can be bought at the Student Services Offices in Limavady and Strand Rd.
2nd year students present a Dance Production performance – venue to be confirmed at 7 – 9pm
The best of our best Hairdressing students from Limavady, Strabane and Strand Road will be competing for the top honours at a major showcase competition in the City Hotel. In a variety of competitions you will see the style, creativity and technical talent of our trainees, and the evening will conclude with a stunning catwalk show. Entry costs £3 per person and is payable on the door at the event. If you are considering a full-time hair or beauty course at the College in September 2011, you can gain free entry to the event – contact us for more details on getting a free ticket.
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Music students will be performing at Bound for Boston
Music students Performance. More details coming soon.
– venue to be confirmed at 7 – 9pm
More details to follow
Location: Foyle Theatre
Date: 19 May 2011
Time: 7pm-9pm
Contact: North West Regional College
W: http://www.nwrc.ac.uk
T: 028 7127 6000
E: info@nwrc.ac.uk
Pick ‘n’ Mix Productions and NWRC proudly present their 2011 summer production This and That, in which students from the Level 2 Performing Art course will be taking on some of our favourite TV shows, movies and pop stars in a range of comedy sketches and musical numbers.
See Catherine Tate’s infamous Nan confront the window cleaner while Lady Gaga performs a medley of her greatest hits. Get Lost in an elevator with Doctor Jack and go on a fondue date night with Raymond, everybody loves him! And it doesn’t stop there, as Cardinal Richelieu finds himself mixed up in a tricky parking offense!
Join us to watch the city’s up-and-coming talent perform in a fun, refreshing night out for all the family, surprisingly different from anything you have seen before.
Download the brochure or book online: www.podiem.com/raiseyourgame
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North West Regional College is pleased to announce that it will host the final training event for SquadUK before the representatives are selected to compete in construction trades at the WorldSkills 2011 visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/worldskills for more information.
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Time: Tuesday, June 7 at 9:00pm - June 8 at 12:00am
Location: The Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, Derry~Londonderry
Info: The Best Bands from North West Regional College are performing the Summer Showcase for one night only. Doors open at 9pm with FREE Admission. Don't miss it!
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Time: Wednesday at 7:00pm - Thursday at 9:30pm
Location: Foyle Theatre, Foyle Building, Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry
Info:
Its 1999, mankind stands on the cusp of a new millennium and so do the Deadly Sins: the 7 human souls who have become the personification of every weakness and malady known on Earth.
This time, however, The Seven have a problem. Hampered by hangovers from the New Year celebrations, hangovers ‘that would kill a Rottweiler’, they must finally confront their biggest challenge; a challenge that has been facing them for the past 999 ...years, they just hadn’t noticed.
Will they make it through to the year 2000? Will they listen to the words of advice given by the sentient beings watching over them? Will they ever find Sloth?
The Seven, written and directed by Anne McMaster, is bawdy, childish, touching, amusing, a story of friendship and frailty, of universal themes and human failings. It is the final production by the College's 2nd year Drama students and the first original devised piece performed at the new Foyle Theatre.
So, take advantage of this opportunity to see some of the North West’s finest young actors in this thought-provoking new production in Derry’s newest theatre.
Wednesday 8th June 2011 7:00 pm
Thursday 9th June 2011 7:00 pm
Ticket prices: £5 adults; £3 concessions (students / OAPs / children under 10); £12 family (2 adults and 2 children OR 1 adult and 3 children)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Journalism Suite, Level 3, Northland Building, Strand Road Campus, Derry~Londonderry
Info: Students from the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media invite you to join them for their showcase of work on Thursday 9th June.
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At Erin Room Brasserie. The College’s star sports personalities will be recognised.
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2nd year Level 3 Diploma students will present their end of year Drama Production from 7-9pm – more details to follow.
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Time: Monday, 13 June at 10:00am - 16 June at 4:00pm
Location: Limavady and Strand Road Campuses
Info: The annual Art, Design and Multimedia Exhibition is the highlight of the year for the students on the College's Media, Art & Design programmes, which attract students from across the island of Ireland. Visitors to the exhibition will be treated to works of ceramics, textiles, fine art, photography, multimedia, 3D design, jewellery design and crafts and much more.
The Exhibition will be open to the public, free of charge, from Monday 13th June to Thursday 16th June 2011, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm each day in the specialist Art & Design workshops in the College's Main Street Campus in Limavady; and in the Strand Road's dedicated art studios in the Lawrence Building.
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: The Foyle Theatre, Foyle Building, Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry
Info: The music and performing arts department at North West Regional College are very proud to be associated with the creative work of past students. To celebrate this and the opening of our new facilities at the Foyle Building we are delighted present a number of exceptionally talented alumni for a songwriting showcase which promises to be outstanding: Ronan Kearney, Our Krypton Son (Chris McConaghy), John Leighton, Johanna Fagan, Best Boy Grip (Eoin O'Callaghan) and Conor Mason.
Admission is FREE