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*[[Dave Ryding]], alpine ski racer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lep.co.uk/news/david-hopes-to-slay-em-on-the-slalom-1-138514 |title=David hopes to slay 'em on the Slalom |last=Baybutt |first=Geraldine |date=30 December 2003 |website=[[Lancashire Evening Post]]|access-date=7 January 2017}}</ref> |
*[[Dave Ryding]], alpine ski racer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lep.co.uk/news/david-hopes-to-slay-em-on-the-slalom-1-138514 |title=David hopes to slay 'em on the Slalom |last=Baybutt |first=Geraldine |date=30 December 2003 |website=[[Lancashire Evening Post]]|access-date=7 January 2017}}</ref> |
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| Established | 1974 |
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| Students | 8,000 |
| Location | South Ribble and Chorley areas , |
| Campus | Langdale Road, Leyland & Euxton Lane, Chorley |
| Website | www.runshaw.ac.uk |
Runshaw College is a further and higher education college based at three centres in Leyland and Euxton, Lancashire, England.
History
Runshaw College was established in 1974.[1] It initially catered solely for school leavers from Balshaw’s High School in Leyland, and Parklands High School in Chorley.
Locations
Its main campus, in Leyland, is a sixth form college catering for students aged 16–19. The Euxton Lane, Chorley, campus is the centre for adult and higher education. The site also hosts the Runshaw Business Centre, meeting the needs of local small and medium-sized enterprises; and Runshaw Training, offering apprenticeships and vocational training.
Notable students
- David Unsworth, footballer[2]
- Graeme Ballard, Paralympian athlete[2]
- Holly Bradshaw, pole vaulter[2]
- Derek Draper, New Labour spin doctor
- John Thomson, actor and comedian[2]
- Joe Gilgun, actor[2]
- Kevin Simm and Jessica Taylor, singers with Liberty X[2]
- Lloyd Cole, songwriter was lead singer of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions[2]
- Melissa-Jane Daniel, archery world record-holder
- Michael Jennings, former British champion welterweight boxer
- Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and former leader of the Liberal Democrats[2]
- Rachel McCarthy, scientist, poet and broadcaster
- Tom Cahill, footballer
- Tom Smith, England national cricketer
- Samantha Robinson, actress[2]
- Amanda Roocroft, opera singer[2]
- Dave Ryding, alpine ski racer[3]
- Steve Pemberton, actor, writer and comedian[2]
- Tom Forshaw, comedian
References
- ^ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/0/runshaw-college-guide/
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "The Runshaw Ruby" (PDF). Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ^ Baybutt, Geraldine (30 December 2003). "David hopes to slay 'em on the Slalom". Lancashire Evening Post. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
External links
Categories:
- Education in the Borough of Chorley
- Education in South Ribble
- Buildings and structures in the Borough of Chorley
- Buildings and structures in South Ribble
- Further education colleges in Lancashire
- Learning and Skills Beacons
- Educational institutions established in 1974
- 1974 establishments in England
- Leyland, Lancashire