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June 2025

Surrey Hills Country Fair 2025

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Horticultural students from Merrist Wood College take part in This Morning’s Front Garden Facelift

Merrist Wood College Students Set to Inspire at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

World Health Day 2025

From Banbury to Guildford: Activate Learning staff embark on epic 177km run for men’s mental health

Young Carers Action Day 2025 – Take a Break

Oxwell Survey – Have Your Say on Health and Wellbeing

Colleges Week 2025: Breaking down barriers to opportunity: Empowering learners to succeed

Colleges Week 2025: Education is Key to Keeping Britain’s Streets Safe

Colleges Week 2025: Embracing the mission to kickstart the economy: Activate Learning’s Online GCSE English and maths provision

Supporting your child’s success: Why attendance matters

Making progress in your studies: Why your attendance matters.

Activate Learning wins Gold Award for Best Use of AI in Learning at The Learning Awards 2025

Announcing the Surrey Hills Country Fair – A Celebration of Rural Life in the Heart of Surrey

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