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Exploring life after college at our Transition Event

Posted: 4th April 2018

Young people with disabilities and their families explored the support on offer for life after college at National Star’s Transition Event. Held on Wednesday 28 March, the event featured 47 diverse exhibitors from across the country.

Fundraising firewalk raises over £6,000 for National Star

Posted: 12th February 2018

69 people have proven that when it comes to fundraising for National Star, they can stand the heat. The group walked barefoot over hot coals in a firewalk in aid of the charity.

Learners to open pop-up shop in Hereford

Posted: 2nd February 2018

National Star learners are getting ready to open a pop-up shop in the Old Market shopping development in Hereford. The shop will be open from 12 February to 18 February.

Ski champion Ed Stephens had one dream after his accident

Posted: 26th January 2018

Former children’s ski champion Ed Stephens had one dream after his accident - to get back on the slopes again. Thanks to National Star College and almost three years’ hard work Ed’s dream has come true.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK donates Gloucester Rugby match day rights to National Star

Posted: 23rd January 2018

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is to help National Star celebrate its 50th anniversary with the donation of its match day rights for one of Gloucester Rugby’s televised matches. It is believed to be the first time that a partner of a top-flight rugby club has supported a charity in such a way.