Thornbeck College

Thornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College providing personalised programmes to autistic and neurodivergent individuals

Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is an annual event dedicated to bringing people together over a cuppa to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Thornbeck College's catering group prepared a range of cakes and sweet treats along with hot and cold drinks for learners and staff to support Macmillan.

Learners and staff made donations to the cause totalling £81.32. Well done everyone!

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