Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala dinner.

The event, hosted at the college's Archers Restaurant on the Redditch campus, brought together important stakeholders, college leaders, and community partners to acknowledge a decade of achievement and service to the community.

Catering and hospitality students from the college showcased their skills by preparing and serving a meal at the event.

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The college, which has campuses in Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester and Malvern, was formed in 2014 from the merger of North East Worcestershire College and Worcester College of Technology.

The gala evening celebrated the college's growth and achievements over the past decade.

Principal and chief executive officer of the college, Michelle Dowse, said: "The evening was a celebration of our shared achievements, resilience, and growth over the past 10 years.

"The accomplishments reflect the passion and commitment of our staff, students, and partners.

"We are deeply grateful for the support from our community and stakeholders, which has allowed us to innovate, collaborate, and inspire our students to achieve their potential."

Ms Dowse added: "We look forward to many more years of working together to build a brighter future for Worcestershire."

Over the past decade, the college has been instrumental in community projects like the Tiny Forest and facility refurbishments, including the Cathedral Building and Learning Resource Centres.

For more information about the college, visit howcollege.ac.uk.