NEW BOOK FOR LOCAL AUTHOR
Second children’s
book published by
local author
ocal author Savannah Lee has just had her
second book ‘Norris and the Fancy Dress’
released by Pegasus publishers following on
from her first literary offering ‘Norris and
the Tree.’
Savannah who hails from Leek and still
works in the town wrote the follow up tale after
introducing the character of Norris, a bullied
dyslexic boy in her first book.
The book is available from Picture Book and
Over the Rainbow in Leek as well as from
Amazon and Waterstones on line and through
the publishers website.
The story, which is aimed at children aged
seven up to ten is based around the adventures
of Norris and his friends who visit a fancy dress
shop in preparation for a party. They mistakenly
put on magic costumes that can not be taken off
unless a good deed is done by the wearer.
In this second adventure Norris and his
friends are plunged into an exciting adventure
where they have to work together to save a friend
from danger and finally get the costumes off.
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College opens doors on new engineering and construction centre
eek’s brand new £1.9 million engineering
and construction centre opened its doors to
prospective students at the end of last year
as it held a set of Advice Days for prospective
students.
The industry standard training facilities were
on show to visitors in the new two-storey
building, off Horton Street, and all other college
departments at the Stockwell Street campus
were open to allow prospective students to view
what the college has to offer.
Current students of Buxton and Leek College
were on hand to talk to anyone interested in
courses in all areas and staff offered help and
advise on all aspects of becoming a student,
including help with fees and general advice.
College Principal Len Tildsley said: “It’s a
very exciting time to be a student at Buxton and
Leek College. We are seeing the results of the
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first phase of a £7 million investment in the Leek
campus by the Skills Funding Agency and the
University of Derby.
“The first of our new buildings is now in use
and offers first class facilities for trainee
engineers, carpenters, joiners and bricklayers.
The Advice Day gave visitors a chance to see
these facilities and chat to our dedicated tutors
all of whom have real industry experience.”
As part of the redevelopment, an additional
£250,000 has also been spent on industry
standard, high-tech equipment.
During this first phase of development, the
new building will also house Pottery, Ceramics,
3D Design and Textiles courses. The new
facilities and equipment will include two ceramic
kilns and one glass kiln, as well as state-of-the
art laser cutting equipment for 3D Design
courses.
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