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Natspec Award won for Donkey Assisted Therapy Programme

April 1, 2026

We are proud to have been recognised nationally with a 2026 Natspec Award for our...

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Celebrating Success at the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards 2026

March 26, 2026

We were proud to attend and host this year’s Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards 2026,...

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Celebrating Quality, Partnership and Pride at ��lovgo Freedom

March 10, 2026

Everyone at ��lovgo Freedom is celebrating a fantastic set of results following several recent external...

Amy Mayo – Published Author & Theatre Influencer

March 3, 2026

On Monday 2nd February there was a showing at the Leicester Curve of ‘Airship’- a...

Two people dressed in medieval-style costumes stand in front of a brick wall, holding longbows and raising their arms in celebration. A green plaque behind them reads that the area is part of historic Sherwood Forest. One person holds a scroll, and a quiver of arrows is visible on the other’s belt.

We celebrated Sherwood Forest Day with historic plaque unveiling

February 27, 2026

We joined in the celebration of Sherwood Forest Day on 20th February, recognising the forest’s...

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��lovgo welcomes the Minster to Disability Employment Conference

February 24, 2026

��lovgo hosted an Employability Conference focused on inclusive employment, showcasing the success of ��lovgo...

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

February 17, 2026

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to an end, we would like to say a huge...

Regional Competitive Sport is back at the College!

February 6, 2026

On Thursday 5th February, ��lovgo College were the proud hosts of the Nottinghamshire regional Table Cricket...

2024–25 Impact Report: A year of growth and positive impact at ��lovgo

January 20, 2026

��lovgo has published its 2024–25 Impact Report, highlighting a year of expansion, strong learner outcomes...

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Pines Residential Accommodation Is Officially Open

December 9, 2025

We are delighted to announce that the official opening of our brand-new residential provision at...

A group of people from ��lovgo Day Service, some in powered wheelchairs, some standing.

��lovgo Day Services Rated ‘Good’ Across All Areas in Council Quality Audit

October 14, 2025

��lovgo Day Services is delighted to announce that it has been rated ‘Good’ across all...

Specialist College Described as ‘Life-changing’

September 30, 2025

��lovgo College has achieved a national charity award in recognition of its work to improve...

Nottinghamshire Hospice and ��lovgo College announce exciting new partnership

September 23, 2025

Nottinghamshire Hospice and ��lovgo College are delighted to announce a new partnership that will see...

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��lovgo Pathways Secures 83 Job Starts This Year

July 1, 2025

We’re proud to share that ��lovgo Pathways has helped 83 local people to secure a...

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��lovgo Launches Private Autism & ADHD Assessment Service

June 5, 2025

Understanding whether you or your child have autism or ADHD can be a journey filled...

Another Award Win for ��lovgo Pathways

January 3, 2025

We’re proud to announce that ��lovgo Pathways were crowned winners of the Mansfield Business in...

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Maggie Waring Recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours

December 30, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Maggie Waring has been awarded the British Empire Medal...

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Huge Congratulations to Winners John & Jackie!

November 14, 2024

We are extremely proud to share that John Sturman and Jackie Gill, Care Support Workers...

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��lovgo Pathways Expands into Kirkby

October 25, 2024

We're excited to announce that ��lovgo Pathways has opened a new hub in Kirkby Library.

��lovgo Congratulates Governor on MBE Honour

July 16, 2024

��lovgo are delighted for June Murray, member of their Governing Body, on her MBE...

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New Accessible Minibus for Young People at ��lovgo

June 12, 2024

Young people with disabilities at ��lovgo, have been handed a transport lifeline following the...

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Alex & David’s Supported Internship Journey

March 28, 2024

Learners Alex and David first started their Supported Internship journey with a mock interview with...

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��lovgo and Care After Combat Deliver High Profile Employability Conference

March 9, 2024

��lovgo was delighted to partner with Care After Combat in March to deliver an Employability...

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Amazon continue to bring joy to ��lovgo

January 18, 2024

Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has once again demonstrated unwavering commitment and generosity by extending...

National Recognition in the Disability Power 100

November 13, 2023

��lovgo is proud to have been named among the final 100 as one of four...

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��lovgo Supports HAF Programme

November 10, 2023

��lovgo is proud to support the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) which supports the...

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From ��lovgo Learner to Published Author

November 10, 2023

We're very proud of ��lovgo ex-learner Willow who has written and published two books for...

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We have a World Champion in our midst!

November 10, 2023

Learner David Stroughton has had an incredible journey to success having started powerlifting just a...

Make a Difference – Support ��lovgo with your Vote

October 11, 2023

��lovgo is one of the featured charities competing in an online poll in the...

Charity Support from Mansfield Café Bar

August 7, 2023

Café Bar, CAPO Lounge in Mansfield’s town centre, have been supporting ��lovgo over the...

It Gets Better for Learner David

July 21, 2023

Back in April, first year learner David was looking for ‘something local to him that...

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Amazing Amazon Support for ��lovgo

July 12, 2023

Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has donated £3,500 to ��lovgo to support the charity’s...

Natspec Award ��lovgo for their Innovative Use of Technology

May 25, 2023

Last month saw Natspec’s annual Innovation Award ceremony where ��lovgo was honoured with the Innovative...

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The Duke of Edinburgh Visits ��lovgo College

March 15, 2023

��lovgo College today were the proud hosts of a visit from His Royal Highness The...

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Outstanding Ofsted Inspection for ��lovgo College

March 13, 2023

��lovgo College was graded Outstanding in every category in our Ofsted Inspection which took place...

��lovgo’s Success in Special Olympics Basketball!

February 20, 2023

On Sunday February 12th several ��lovgo learners, citizens, ex learners and young people who access...

Dog Friendly Days at ��lovgo Coffee Shop

January 26, 2023

We have special dog-friendly tables on Fridays and Saturdays, perfect for coffee and cake after...

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��lovgo Helps Restore Wollaton Park’s Secret Garden

December 16, 2022

Following our recent expansion into Nottingham, we're delighted to welcome our first groups to Wollaton...

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��lovgo Helps Businesses to Employ Disabled People

November 15, 2022

��lovgo hosted a regional Employability Conference to support employers to become more accessible workplaces.

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Learners Celebrate Our Patron’s Life with a Memorial Service

September 27, 2022

��lovgo Commemorates their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen

September 9, 2022

��lovgo are deeply saddened by the death of their Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. ...

��lovgo Staff Honoured in Annual STAR Awards

September 2, 2022

Each year, ��lovgo staff are asked to nominate their peers for a number of awards...

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First Ever Smile Homes Independent Living Unit Launched at ��lovgo College

July 25, 2022

��lovgo College is excited to be working in partnership with ADS Independent Living Solutions (ADS)...

��lovgo Print to Become Brand New Adult Learning Centre

July 20, 2022

��lovgo has operated a small print shop, ��lovgo Print, on campus for many years,...

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Awards Celebration!

July 13, 2022

Early July saw our annual Awards Ceremony which honoured achievements by our learners and citizens...

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Fun in the Sunshine as ��lovgo Celebrates Achievement in Inclusive Sports

June 23, 2022

Last week, ��lovgo College proudly hosted a Jubilee Games competition in their brand new, wheelchair...

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New ��lovgo Coffee Shop Awarded 5 Stars in Environmental Health Inspection

June 9, 2022

��lovgo College’s brand-new Coffee Shop received a glowing report and 5-star Food Hygiene rating following...

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Abbie Wins Work Experience Learner of the Month!

May 26, 2022

Abbie Storer has been voted as the April 2022 Work Experience Employee of the Month!...

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Nottinghamshire Special Olympics Basketball Competition

May 23, 2022

On Sunday 15th May several ��lovgo College learners and citizens took part in the Nottinghamshire Special...

Friday Club Night!

May 9, 2022

What an incredible feeling it was to finally launch our new Friday Club Night last...

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