Two talented Yeovil College Art & Design students have been presented with grants by the Yeovil Community Arts Association (YCAA). Each year, the YCAA raises money through its annual, international writing competition, the Yeovil Literary Prize. Writers are invited to submit poems, short stories and novels for a small fee. After paying the prizes and the judges’ fees, the revenue then contributes to supporting a range of arts and artists in the area. This year, the YCAA presented 12 grants, including those to support college and university students during their training. Full story: Read more
COLLEGE RAISES £1300 FOR HOSPITAL CT SCANNER APPEAL
Yeovil College staff past and present have donated three cheques to Yeovil District Hospital’s CT scanner appeal, totalling more than £1300. Over £680 came from sales of a popular charity cookbook. Called ‘Let’s Cook!’, the book features nearly 50 different recipes donated by members of staff at Yeovil College. They include delicious cakes and biscuits, yummy desserts and main courses. All the dishes are tried and tested firm favourites of the staff involved. Full story: Read more
YEOVIL’S UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI
Later this month, the University Centre Yeovil will be launching its own Alumni as part of tenth anniversary celebrations. Since it opened in April 2004, more than 3000 people have graduated from the University Centre, boosting their career opportunities with Honours and Master’s degrees, HNC/Ds and many other professional and Higher Education qualifications. Graduates have studied everything from Accounting to Nursing, Childcare to Engineering, Fine Art to Sports Coaching and Teaching to Horticulture, making valuable contributions to society and the economy as a result. Full Story: Read More