Inspire College 16-24

❗SERVICE DISRUPTION ❗

We're currently experiencing some technical issues across our libraries which is affecting our booking out system, online catalogue and public PCs.

Please use our self serve kiosks where possible and be aware that our online catalogue isn't allowing customers to login. There's also logging in issues for customers wishing to use our public PCs.

We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Find out more https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/service-disruptions/

We want to say a huge 'good luck' to all of the wonderful Inspire College 16-24 students resitting GCSE exams at the moment! 🖊️

You've all worked so hard - whatever the outcome, you should be so proud of yourselves ✨

We can't wait to see your smiley faces at results day later this year 😊

If you're doing your GCSE exams at the moment and still don't have any concrete plans for September, take a look at what Inspire College has to offer at: inspireculture.org.uk/college

We had a fantastic time attending the Nottinghamshire County Show on 9th May, joining thousands of visitors from across the region for a brilliant day at Newark Showground.

Throughout the day, we shared more about our services and celebrated Inspire turning 10 this year, with visitors taking home our special anniversary stickers.

From badge making and bean plant greenhouses to giant Lego and Connect 4, there was plenty to enjoy - and it was wonderful to welcome so many children and families.

Thank you to everyone who came to see us, including Councillor Dawn Justice , Deputy Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council . We loved being part of such a great community event.

We're looking for volunteers to help with this year's Summer Reading Challenge!

Every year all Inspire libraries take part in the national Summer Reading Challenge. Children aged 4 – 11 are challenged to read six books over the summer.

We are looking for volunteers aged 14+ across our libraries to encourage children to join and complete the Challenge, explain to them (and their parents and carers) how it works, talk enthusiastically with them about the books they have read, and help them to choose new ones!

Volunteers will need to be free for a two/three hour session per week during the six week school holidays.

Up to the challenge, or know someone who might be? Find out more and apply at your local library: https://bit.ly/3Kzq16P

Did you know that we run music classes for all ages, every week at the Buttermarket, Newark! 🎶

Our class timetable runs between Thursdays - Sundays at the below times:

Thursdays:
🎧 Inspire Goes POP! – 4:30pm–5:30pm
🎸 Inspire Musicians' Collective – 5:30pm–6:30pm
🎤 Inspirations Mixed Junior Choir – 6pm–6:45pm
🎶 Inspired Voices Senior Choir – 6:45pm–7:30pm
🥁 Inspire RSL Provision + Band Work – 6:30pm–8pm
🎼 Inspire Rediscovered Voices – 7pm–8:30pm

Plus weekends:
🎹 Inspire Music School – Saturdays, 9:30am–12:30pm
🎷 Advanced Inspire Music Ensemble – Sundays, 1pm–4pm

Email us at [email protected] to sign up!

🤩Do you know an inspirational young person?

4Uth nominations are now open and looking for the next group of nominations for the incredible young people across the county!

The 4Uth award aims to recognise young people who have achieved a great deal and pushed their personal boundaries, whatever they may be.

If you know a young person aged between 11 and 19 (or up to 25 for young people with disabilities) who deserves to be recognised and celebrated, now is your chance to nominate them.

Nominations are welcome from anyone and are open now until Friday 19 June 2026.

For more information, nominations, and to see past award winners, visit the council website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/4Uth

Some of the Inspire College 16-24 Students at our Eastwood base were recently visited by Stop Loan Sharks England ! 💸

Vinnie from the Stop Loan Sharks team gave us some really valuable advice for our young people on the dangers of borrowing from loan sharks, the consequences around this, and where to get help.

Here you can see our students pictured with Sid the reformed loan shark! 🦈😅

This is a great example of how Inspire College prepares young people not just for work, but for life ✨

Learn more about Inspire College on our website - link in the comments of this post 👇

We're enrolling now for September 2026!

Our Inspire College open events are back this week!! 🥳

We've got an amazing range of courses starting this September for young people aged 16 - 19 (or up to 24 if you've got a EHCP). If you're unsure what you'd like to do once you've finished school - or if you know a young person who's still undecided - drop in to meet our tutors and find out if Inspire College is right for you.

Find your nearest open day at 👉 https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/openday/