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National Star appoints new Executive Director Sarah Broadhurst
Gloucestershire-based disability charity National Star has appointed new executive director Sarah Broadhurst to enable it to expand its services.
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Students shape the future of AAC with Smartbox
National Star students and former students are helping shape the future of assistive technology and AAC. During a special Smartbox event, they led workshops with technology leaders, sharing their experiences and insights on the tools they rely on every day.
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Biodiversity boost at National Star
Almost 60 volunteers from three local businesses dug deep to help National Star to install new hedgerows at its Ullenwood campus.
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National Star in Hereford expands to support more learners
National Star in Hereford can support more local young people with disabilities thanks to the successful completion of a major project to expand and improve its facilities.
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Long-service celebrated at National Star
Staff with more than 300 years of combined service to National Star have been recognised for their dedication and commitment at the charity’s annual long-service awards.
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National Star students join National Trust to grow wildflowers
National Star students are teaming with the National Trust to sow wildflowers at Ullenwood, boosting biodiversity and supporting Gloucestershire’s Stroud Landscape Project for wildlife restoration.
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Education partnership secures greater education choice for young adults in Worcestershire
A unique partnership between The Heart of Worcestershire College and National Star has exceeded all expectations in how it supports young adults with disabilities to learn new skills for adulthood.
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Green award for biodiversity passionate students
National Star has been presented with a prestigious Green Award at BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s ‘Make a Difference’ Awards after student and staff made efforts to preserve Ullenwood's hedgehog population.
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Cambridge Society makes donation to honour National Star student
National Star has received a heartfelt donation from the Trinity Hall Hesperides Literary and Arts Society, co-run by Luke, a Cambridge University student whose twin brother Jamie attended the college.
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