Photocall notice

Monday 10 February 2014

UTC Swindon on-site photocall with HRH The Duke of York KG

Bristol Street, Swindon, SN1 5ET, Monday 10 February 2014 at 11.00 am 

The Duke of York and Angela Barker-Dench, Principal of UTC Swindon, will be given a tour of the UTC Swindon site on Monday 10 February 2014 at 11.00 amas BAM Construction continues the build of the new University Technical College.  

As the patron of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust HRH recognises the success of UTC students, and encourages wider support from parents, businesses and other stakeholders.

The college will be situated on Bristol Street, Swindon, at the heart of the railway village in a location generously supplied by Network Rail, one of the college's main partners. As part of the original Great Western Rail works, the site links the engineering heritage of the area with its engineering future. UTC Swindon will be within easy walking distance from the train and bus stations.

UTC Swindon will be a brand new £10m state-of-the-art facility. The Old School Building and the iconic Water Tower, that are on-site, will be key features of the college. Both are Grade II listed structures and will be treated sympathetically, with the Water Tower being restored and brought back into educational use.

Selected students and parents will also be in attendance.

Photocall details

Date                                 Monday 10 February 2014

Time of arrival 10:30 am at the front gate of UTC Swindon

Personal Protection Equipment will be provided

Time of tour                      11.00 am

Location                            Bristol Street

                                        Swindon

                                        SN1 5ET

Description                        The Duke with Angela Barker-Dench

UTC Swindon will cater for 600 14 to 19 year olds interested in pursuing a career in engineering. For these young people, it will provide a fantastic opportunity to gain highly desirable skills and raise their aspirations in progressing to careers in the engineering industry in all its diverse forms.

If you will be sending a representative or photographer to the photocall or open day, please advise Chris Lishman by email atchris@redheadpr.co.ukor by telephone on 07738 433189.

For further details or background information, contact Chris Lishman as above.