Epsom’s Laine Academy opens new studios
Young performers in Epsom have a new place to dance, sing and take to the stage following the opening of Laine Academy’s studios at Parkside House. The academy, which offers … Read More
Category: Education
Surrey Fesitival: Winnie-the-Pooh, refugee histories and music-making machines and more…
How did a Surrey town help people fleeing the Nazis? What can Winnie-the-Pooh’s woodland tell us all about belonging? And what does a mechanical piano teach us about music in … Read More
Lots of Lieutenants light upon Epsom’s NESCOT
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey visited Nescot in Epsom with a large delegation of Deputy Lieutenants and community leaders to hear directly from students about their experiences, concerns and ambitions. … Read More
Jim Al-Khalili to delve into the mysteries of time at Guildford Book Festival
Acclaimed physicist and broadcaster, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, will join fellow University of Surrey astrophysicist, Dr Noelia Noël, at the Guildford Book Festival for a conversation exploring one of science’s greatest … Read More
Epsom students launch Nescot Music Radio
Music students at Nescot college in Epsom have just launched a brand-new radio station, Nescot Music Radio, allowing them to get practical experience of working in radio and broadcasting. Students … Read More
Epsom students enter the Dragons’ Den and secure Tycoon Competition success
Four Business students at Nescot College in Epsom recently joined Peter Jones at a charity day, following their success in the national Tycoon Enterprise Competition. As part of their course, … Read More
Surrey Uni to probe Moon dust for rocket fuel
Could magnesium found in Moon dust help future spacecraft travel further into deep space? A new European Space Agency (ESA)-funded project led by the University of Surrey aims to find … Read More
Dorking’s wartime refugee committee records go online for the first time
Rich historical records of how the small town of Dorking sheltered people fleeing Nazi persecution during World War Two are now fully searchable and publicly accessible online, thanks to a … Read More
Former Epsom Glyn pupil not tyred of flipping in world-record bid
A former Glyn School head boy is preparing to flip a 100kg tractor tyre continuously for 24 hours in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record and raise £20,000 … Read More
Olympic star helps launch children’s gymnastics and ninja club in Epsom
Children in Epsom will have a new opportunity to try gymnastics, parkour and free running when a community sports club opens at Blenheim High School in September. Gymfinity Kids is … Read More
Options are open at Nescot – GCSE students reassured there’s still time to apply
Students collecting their GCSE results today are being reassured that there is still time to apply for courses at Nescot college in Epsom. Options range from Animal Care and Public … Read More
Epsom and Ewell’s rock history goes under the hammer
Rare posters from Ewell Technical College (today’s NESCOT) concerts featuring Nick Drake, Genesis, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin are among more than 300 pieces of music memorabilia being auctioned from … Read More