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The 10km Challenge is a sponsored walk and fun run route around Gobowen, near Oswestry, raising money for Derwen Charity. Leaving Derwen College at 10am, the 10km Challenge is an accessible, relatively flat route, with a 6km option available. Please note that the route is NOT a closed road route. There will be marshals on […]

April 18, 2026

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April 18, 2026
Derwen College,
Whittington Road,
Gobowen,
Shropshire,
SY11 3JA

We’re back at Home Farm Attingham for our Spring themed messy play! We will be running 2 separate sessions on this date:Tuesday 21st April10:30-11:30 & 1-2pm£13 per ticket (includes entry to the messy play and entry to the farm before and after the messy play for 1 child and up to 2 adults)Click below to book on https://bookthatin.com/Book/tots-tuffs-1 Source: […]

April 21, 2026

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April 21, 2026
Home Farm Attingham, Atcham, Shrewsbury

Telford’s much loved Spring Into St George’s Day event returns to Telford Town Park in 2026, offering a full day of free family fun, bringing together entertainment, creativity, and community spirit in one of Telford’s most popular green spaces. Visitors can once again enjoy the thrilling arena displays from The Knights of Nottingham, who’s high‑energy […]

April 25, 2026

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April 25, 2026
Telford Town Park

Derwen College Telford is delighted to invite young people who are considering post school options for 2027 and beyond, to visit in person Derwen College Telford Open Evening will take place on Monday, 27 April at Stafford Park 7, Telford. Who is it for? • Young people and their families, carers and supporting professionals, who […]

April 27, 2026

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April 27, 2026
Derwen College,
Stafford Park 7,
Telford,
Shropshire,
TF3 3BQ

Derwen College is delighted to invite parent carers who are considering post school options for admissions in 2027 & 2028 to visit in person. Derwen College Parent Carer Open Day will take place on Thursday, 14 May at the main site in Gobowen, near Oswestry in Shropshire. Who is it for? • Parent and carers […]

May 14, 2026

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May 14, 2026
Derwen College,
Whittington Road,
Gobowen,
Shropshire,
SY11 3JA

Brand new for 2026, our Sunflower Sprint (or saunter) is a fun twist on our celebrated colour runs. The ever-popular colour stations will be adopting the Sunflower theme – with clouds of yellow, green and orange paint dousing our participants. We’re aiming to create a field of Sunflower runners – through themed t-shirts and powder […]

May 17, 2026

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May 17, 2026
Leaton Forest Shrewsbury, Caersws Powys & Telford Town Park
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Forestry England invites families to step into a magical forest adventure with the brand-new Room on the Broom Trail. Bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much loved story to life, this enchanting trail offers a spellbinding experience for families to enjoy throughout 2026. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the beloved book, the trail is packed with […]

January 27, 2026

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September 1, 2026
Haughmond Hill, Newport Road, Shrewsbury, SY4 4PW

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