Opportunities in and near Newtown

The University of Wolverhampton Open Day is a campus visit designed for prospective students exploring undergraduate and postgraduate study options. It gives visitors a chance to find the right campus for their subject, register on arrival, and use the day to learn more about the university experience. The guide explains how to plan your visit, what to bring, and how to check in smoothly using a QR code sent after registration. During the day, students can attend subject and skills sessions, listen to talks about courses and career prospects, take campus and accommodation tours, and speak with academics and current students. The guide also highlights practical support for visitors, including directions by bus, train and metro, free parking at all campuses, accessibility information, and a travel scheme for eligible students who pre-book. The overall aim is to help visitors make the most of their time on campus and leave with a clear sense of what studying at Wolverhampton could be like.

This free, hands-on workshop introduces participants to the creative potential of Augmented Reality (AR). Led by artist and educator Nicholas Stevenson, the session explores how artists can use accessible digital tools to scan real-world objects, edit 3D models, and build web-based AR experiences. The workshop is practical and collaborative, with time to experiment with existing AR experiences, work through the scanning and editing process, and create a finished AR output that can be shared publicly. It is open to artists and creatives, students and graduates, and HCA staff, and is suitable for people who are comfortable using a computer and downloading apps. Refreshments are provided during the day, and participants should bring their own lunch.

Help the British Red Cross support communities in Wrexham and the surrounding area when emergencies happen. As an Emergency Response Volunteer, you may help people prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents such as fires, floods, and severe weather. The role sits within a 24-hour service, so volunteers need to be available when on call. This volunteering opportunity is practical and service-focused. Volunteers are expected to commit regularly, attend monthly team meetings, and complete online learning and service-specific training in the first few months. You should be comfortable working alone at times and confident driving a large British Red Cross vehicle or leased vehicle. To take part, you must be based within 30 minutes of Johnstown Fire Station, hold a driving licence for at least two years, and be willing to undergo a DBS check. The Red Cross also highlights an expenses policy so volunteers are not left out of pocket for role-related costs, with support available if upfront costs are difficult.

Hereford College of Artsinvites prospective undergraduate applicants to an on-campus Open Day on October 3rd, 2026. The event is designed to help you explore courses, meet course leaders and current students, and see specialist studios and technical workshops. Scheduled sessions run throughout the day so you can choose talks and activities that match your interests. You can expect arrival and a course marketplace, course talks, drop-in workshops, campus tours, an accommodation tour, and a complimentary light lunch followed by a panel Q&A with senior staff and student ambassadors. Campus tours run from 12:00 and sessions are repeated to give flexibility. The day includes information on student finance, wellbeing and portfolio/audition support. The Open Day takes place at the College Road campus (HR1 1EB), Hereford. Booking is via the Eventbrite sign-up on the HCA events page (book one ticket for the student and add guests). If you need accessibility support or have questions, contact the Outreach and Events team at outreach@hca.ac.uk or call 01432 273359.

Wrexham University Undergraduate Open Days give prospective students the opportunity to explore the campus, meet staff and current students, and learn more about the courses and support available. Attendees can discover facilities, ask questions about applying and funding, and get a feel for student life at Wrexham University. What to expect on the day includes guided campus tours of the Wrexham campus, presentations about studying at the University, applying, funding and scholarships, and accommodation information. Subject-related talks allow you to delve deeper into specific courses and speak directly with academic staff and current students. There is also information and access to student support services to help you understand the pastoral and academic help available. If you cannot attend an Open Day, the university offers guided campus tours and subject events which can be booked via the visit pages. The website links on the page provide booking options and further details about available events and tours.

Wrexham University Discovery Days are subject-specific events that let school and college students experience what it’s like to study particular courses at the university. Attendees meet lecturers and student ambassadors and take part in interactive, course-related activities to gain hands-on insight into potential degree programmes. Upcoming sessions cover a range of subjects (for example sport, criminology/law/policing/forensics, health-related practice and animal science) and are held on campus. Each Discovery Day runs as a day event with set start and finish times; some sessions have booking links while others are sold out or have dates to be arranged for future cohorts. If schools or colleges want a tailored one-off visit, Wrexham University offers Taster Days that can be organised to match a group’s interests. For booking and enquiries, contact Recruitment@wrexham.ac.uk or use the 'Book Now' links listed for individual events.

Aberystwyth University Open Days invite prospective undergraduate students to visit campus to learn more about courses, facilities and student life. Visitors can meet academic and admissions staff, chat with current students and student ambassadors, and get an overview of the support available to new students. The events are intended to help visitors decide which course and university are right for them. Activities at the Open Day include guided campus tours, visits to accommodation options, and the opportunity to see key facilities such as the Arts Centre, Sports Centre and the recently renovated library. You can also visit academic departments to hear from lecturers about course content and teaching quality. The page highlights the university's student satisfaction ranking and recent teaching quality recognition. Aberystwyth encourages visitors to register their interest to receive updates about upcoming events, including Online Open Days and campus tours. Upcoming Open Days are listed on the university Open Days webpage; register for full event details and booking information.

Harper Adams University Open Days are full-day events held on the Edgmond campus (with a drop-in at The Quad in Telford) designed to give visitors a flavour of university life and the courses on offer. Attendees can join subject talks, watch demonstrations and practical activities, take guided campus tours (including the 494-hectare farm and selected student halls), and attend Vice-Chancellor talks. The events showcase course facilities ranging from lecture theatres and farm-based classrooms to specialist spaces such as the Digital Skills Hub (The Quad). The Open Day is suitable for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and those interested in apprenticeships. Activities include subject-specific talks and demonstrations (for example robotics, data science, digital business, canine hydrotherapy and food/culinary sessions), opportunities to speak with student support, admissions and the Students' Union, and practical tours of facilities. Travel and campus access details (postcodes, nearest stations and parking advice) are provided on the Harper Adams website to help plan your visit.

The University of Wolverhampton runs a programme of subject-specific Discovery Days across its campuses and online during the academic year. These are short, subject-focused taster events designed to introduce school students to degree-level study and career pathways in areas such as business, engineering, computing, law, media, sport, education and more. Many events meet Gatsby Benchmarks 4 and 7 and are available for group bookings via a teacher booking form or for individuals via event booking links. Activities vary by subject and include hands-on workshops, practical and classroom sessions, tours of specialist facilities and talks from academic staff and current students. Events are primarily on-campus (City Campus, Springfield Campus, Telford Campus and Walsall Campus) with some online webinars. The programme is aimed mainly at Years 12-13 (and some events accept Year 11 pupils) and is intended to give students practical insight into studying and careers linked to each subject area. Group booking and individual booking links are provided on the event pages.

Future Leaders UK runs a free, accredited, year-long leadership programme for students in Year 12 and Year 13. The programme combines weekly hybrid workshops, short online activities on career-ready skills, university and apprenticeship pathways, and sessions on tackling racism and discrimination. Participants gain confidence, practical skills, and support for progression to university or apprenticeships.

Students on the programme have access to exclusive in-person opportunities including workshops, residentials, university visits (including Oxford and Cambridge) and work experience or apprenticeship placements with employer partners. The programme currently runs in-person activity in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield and Telford while the online programme is open to students across the UK.

Application is encouraged for those starting Year 12 or Year 13; the site states that everyone who applies is guaranteed a place. Future Leaders also offers mentoring, links to competitive apprenticeships, and awards a number of scholarships each year.

Tune Supply’s online "Dance the Tune" workshop with Nic Gareiss explores the musical potential of percussive step dance. Through imitation, idiomatic ornaments, and extended techniques for shoe sounds and textures, participants learn how to shape rhythm lines that echo melody and create rhythmic counterpoint, while developing listening, responsiveness, and sonic awareness.

The workshop is designed for dancers and interested instrumentalists of all levels. It is taught by ear and recorded for registered students, so you can join live or catch up later. Participants should wear comfortable smooth-soled shoes with a low or no heel to get the most from the session.

Hearing the Archive is an online Tune Supply workshop led by Cleek Schrey that explores how contemporary traditional musicians can learn from historic audio and digitized field recordings. The session focuses on listening deeply to archival sound, identifying what counts as musical information, and translating older styles into present-day playing.

Participants will take part in shared listening, close analysis of specific historic performances, and practical discussion of the technical, technological, and aesthetic challenges of working with archive recordings. The workshop is designed for players of all melody instruments and all levels, and it is presented in a way that welcomes both new and experienced participants.

Attendees receive a curated roadmap of historic performances, a resource guide for finding online traditional music archives, and a framework for turning style, tone, and inflection from old recordings into usable ideas in their own music-making. Registered students also receive the class recording after the session, so they can revisit the material later.

This online Tune Supply workshop focuses on building strong tune sets for traditional music performance and session playing. Participants will explore how to construct consonant sets by paying attention to keys, moods, and the movement from one tune to the next, including both seamless and more dramatic transitions.

The session draws on historic sets as a template, but it is also highly practical and participant-led: learners will work with family favourites and ideas shared in the Zoom room. The workshop is suitable for all melody instruments, and accompanying players may also find useful material for their own playing.

The class is taught by ear and is open to all levels. Registered students receive the recording after the workshop, so it can be useful both for live participation and later review.

This workshop looks at the music of Pádraig O’Keeffe through his manuscript notation and the slides and polkas that have come down through the Sliabh Luachra tradition. It introduces the ideas behind his notation methods and how his bowing directives shape the rhythmic personality of these tune types. Participants will learn a number of tunes from the manuscripts while also gaining context about one of the most influential Irish traditional musicians of the twentieth century. The class combines ear learning with sheet music, and the recording is made available to registered students after the workshop.

This conversational workshop explores the elements that make a beautiful Irish slow air, with an emphasis on listening, discussion, and practical application. Although the class is based around whistle playing, the ideas and techniques are framed so they can be adapted to any musical instrument. Class participation is encouraged throughout, with time for shared reflection and musical exploration. The workshop is taught by ear and includes a recording for registered students, so it can be enjoyed live or revisited later.

This online Tune Supply workshop explores how to build tasteful variations into traditional Irish flute and whistle playing. The session focuses on why tunes often change subtly from one repeat to the next, and how players can use chord structure, rhythmic shifts, and melodic ideas to create variation that still feels authentic and musical.

The workshop goes further into the instrument-specific details that shape variation on flute and whistle, including octave jumps, breathing placement, and characteristic notes such as the hard D and bent C natural. Participants will also look at how these ideas can be applied to specific well-known traditional tunes, making the material practical and directly usable in performance or session settings.

The class is suitable for flute and whistle players at all levels, and it is taught in a combination of ear learning and sheet music support. Registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop, so it is designed to work both for live attendance and for later viewing.

This workshop focuses on effective chord shapes and progressions for Irish guitar playing in standard and drop-D tuning. The class is centred on building ease and fluidity in accompaniment, with an emphasis on supporting traditional Irish music and songs. The session is taught by ear and is designed for players who want practical tools they can use straight away in session or performance settings. A class recording is provided to registered students, making it suitable for both live attendance and later practice.

Lancaster University’s Practical Budgeting webinar is designed for applicant students who are due to commence their studies in the 2026/27 academic year. It introduces practical money-management skills for young people who may be living independently for the first time, covering everyday costs such as meals, rent, household items, toiletries, haircuts and bus tickets. The session aims to help attendees understand how to budget effectively and make smarter spending decisions as they prepare for university life. There will be time at the end for questions, giving applicants the chance to get advice and clarify any concerns about managing money. This is an open event and registration is required. Participants can use an alias when signing up and do not need to switch their camera on, making it easy to attend comfortably and privately.

Mentoring United’s MU Mentorship Programme is a year-long mentoring offer for boys aged 11 to 18 in the UK. It is designed to help students strive for excellence in their studies, careers, and communities through structured support and guidance. The programme includes online group sessions built around the PAGE curriculum, which focuses on purpose, career awareness, good grades, and emotional intelligence. Participants also take part in in-person enrichment trips, one-to-one coaching calls, essay writing feedback, and a personal development report to track each student’s progress. The programme is offered on a rolling basis and spaces are limited.

This online careers talk gives an overview of the wide range of careers available in the creative industries, with a particular focus on Art and Design. It is designed to help prospective students understand how creative study can connect to different career paths and destinations after university. A member of the academic team will be joined by current students and graduates to discuss the courses offered, the experiences and opportunities available during study, and the kinds of roles graduates go on to pursue. The session also highlights ways students can build industry experience while studying, including placements, live projects, collaborations, and other professional development opportunities. Attendees will also hear first-hand insights from the student and graduate panel and can ask questions using the live chat function. The event is suitable for school groups in Year 12 and Year 13, as well as individual sign-ups, especially for those already applying or thinking about applying to study Art and Design.