Students' Celebrations Will Raise The Roof
17 November 2011
The procession makes its way to St Anne's Church during last year's Awards Ceremony
Buxton will welcome back 250 former residents on Saturday December 3 as they return to the town to graduate from the University of Derby Buxton at a sparkling Awards Ceremony.
The returning students will be joined by two high profile High Peak figures; former Labour MP for the High Peak, Tom Levitt, and the Managing Director of the Heights of Abraham, Andrew Pugh who will both receive Honorary Doctorates at the ceremony which takes place in the campus's iconic Devonshire Dome.
All of those attending have been invited to join a procession led by Fairfield Brass Band from the Dome to a ceremony at St Anne's Church at 10.15am. They will return to the Dome at 12.15pm for their ceremony, formal photographs and a meal; which is being prepared and served this year by the Professional Cookery and Hospitality students of Buxton College.
Dr Peter Dewhurst, Dean of the University of Derby Buxton, said: "We're looking forward to welcoming back our former students on December 3 and finding out how well they have been doing since leaving us last summer. This is a fantastic annual celebration and is enjoyed by staff and graduates alike."
For more information about the University of Derby Buxton''s Awards Ceremony visit www.derby.ac.uk/buxtongraduation
