Riverside College

👏Congratulations to our Student of the Month award winners! It was fantastic to come together and celebrate their hard work, dedication and outstanding achievements 🎉 #riversidecollege #widnes #runcorn #cronton

Great visit to @DonaldsonsTE in Warrington. Huge thanks to Allen York and the team for supplying new custom‑made training trusses for our Carpentry & Joinery workshops. Our learners are already putting them to use.

This week we welcomed back former student, Lucy Brooks, as she showed us her different techniques and gave advice on becoming a freelance artist✨ The students were able to recreate her look, and receive feedback from Lucy. Thanks for coming in, Lucy! 🙌 #riversidecollege

ASPIRE Careers Fair! 🌟It was fantastic to welcome so many universities and employers onto campus, giving our students the chance to explore exciting pathways and discover what their futures could look like. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

It was great to welcome Chef James Holden from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, as he delivered an impressive cooking masterclass👨‍🍳 The students loved it, thanks James! #catering #riversidecollege

This week, our Foundation Studies students joined the IT department for an action‑packed Rocket League tournament! From epic goals to plenty of laughs, everyone threw themselves into the fun and absolutely loved the experience. 🚀

Huge thanks as well to Michelle Simpson from @HaltonBC for speaking to our students about staying safe on the roads this week!

Great to welcome Trevor Bebbington White Watch Manager and the Widnes Fire Station White Watch Team to Riverside this week! Our students watched a live car roof removal demo as part of ASPIRE Week - a powerful look at real rescue techniques and road safety! @CheshireFire

Read this International Women’s Day article about Claire Bradbury, a board member of Reconnecting Runcorn. It highlights her career supporting young people in Runcorn and her work helping develop youth opportunities and community projects. 🌍 Read more: reconnectingruncorn.info/international-…

Today we held the Health & Social Care Roadshow, giving students the chance to explore careers in the sector🩺 Organised by Lisa Cookson and the Halton Borough Council team, the event brought together health professionals across Halton. Thank you everyone👏 @HaltonBC #widnes

🙌 We were thrilled to welcome Senior Skin Therapist, Izzy Sherratt, from The Doctor & Company yesterday! Izzy, a former Level 3 Beauty student, spoke to the students about starting a career in the beauty industry and what can be expected. Thank you, Izzy!✨ #widnes #beauty

The talented Hair Ups By Daisy came in yesterday to show off her amazing hair up skills to our Hairdressing students. Daisy has been in the industry for 14 years so it was great having her in to share tips and tricks. 💇‍♀️ Thank you, Daisy! #hairdressing #widnes #cronton

We were delighted to welcome Dawn Harrison from @NSIUK yesterday🙌 Dawn delivered an engaging New Product Demonstration for our students, supporting them in further developing their industry knowledge and practical understanding. Huge thank you to Dawn! #nails #beauty #widnes

✨ It was brilliant to welcome LJMU Immersive Lecturer, Helen Hannigan, along with 3rd Year Nursing students for hands on clinical skills workshops. The session helped enhance students understanding of healthcare. Thank you to Helen and the student mentors! @LJMU #widnes

Huge Congratulations! We’re incredibly proud of our talented Level 3 Hairdressing students Freya Cullen-Jones and Holly Billington, who have secured their place in the 2026 @ConceptHairMag Avant-Garde Final! Well done and good luck!

✨ A fantastic day at this year’s Counselling Centre of Excellence Conference! Our counselling students had the chance to hear from an incredible panel of speakers, including Natasha Devon, Shaun Fallon, Julia Harvey, and Sarah Worsley. Thanks to everyone who joined us. 🌟

We’re proud of ESOL tutor Liam Meagher, who spoke at the AoC College’s Week webinar. Liam shared, “I am so proud to be part of a college where - no matter where you come from - you are supported to achieve your academic & personal aspirations.” #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026

Fantastic Bake Sale! A huge thank you to everyone who baked, donated, and supported our bake sale for Race For Hope. Together we raised an amazing £130 for @haltonhaven! Sign up for our Race For Hope and donate here: riversidecollege.ac.uk/race-for-hope-…

The Race for Hope 2026 takes place on Wednesday 22nd April, 11.30am, at Victoria Park, Widnes. Sign up now! We are raising money for Halton Haven Hospice and we’d love your support. Sign up to race at: riversidecollege.ac.uk/race-for-hope-… 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ #LoveOurColleges #CollegesWeek2026

Today's #CollegesWeek2026 focus is on @Apprenticeships! We recently spoke to AB Building & Electrical Ltd about why apprentices are vital to their business, bringing fresh skills, energy, and long-term growth. #LoveOurColleges youtu.be/XvEh0X0ii_8?si…