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Our first successful Raising and Giving Day in two years!
25/03/2022

Our first successful Raising and Giving Day in two years!

Thursday the 24th of March was no ordinary day at college, it was RAG Day, a buzz from students and staff alike filled the air along with lots of fancy dress costumes! For those who don’t know what a RAG Day is, it’s a day...

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Local college awards staff 4% pay increase
18/03/2022

Local college awards staff 4% pay increase

Local college awards staff 4% pay increase

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College invites local employers for National Careers Week
15/03/2022

College invites local employers for National Careers Week

National Careers Week celebrates career guidance in education across the UK to help support young people leaving education. With this in mind, the Careers Team at Plumpton College held a Careers Fair last week, inviting over 50...

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Apprentices presented with National Institute of Meat Awards by HRH The Princess Royal
03/03/2022

Apprentices presented with National Institute of Meat Awards by HRH The Princess Royal

We're proud to announce three of our apprentices who study with Plumpton College have won three of nine awards at the Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Awards, held at Butchers' Hall in London, on...

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Plumpton goes electric! Leading the way to carbon zero.
02/03/2022

Plumpton goes electric! Leading the way to carbon zero.

Leading the way to carbon zero

Categories: College News, Sustainability

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Dog Grooming students enjoy masterclass by Julie Harris, on the Anatomical Kind Hands Tour
25/02/2022

Dog Grooming students enjoy masterclass by Julie Harris, on the Anatomical Kind Hands Tour

Last weekend we were delighted to welcome Julie Harris to the college for a full day's dog grooming masterclass as part of her Anatomical Kind Hands Tour.

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BSc and FdSc Wine students experience the vineyard in their first year and progress to engaging in winemaking operation
25/02/2022

BSc and FdSc Wine students experience the vineyard in their first year and progress to engaging in winemaking operation

At Plumpton College, BSc and FdSc students spend most of their first year in the vineyard and progress to practical time in our winery with the winemaker and engage in a range of winemaking operations in their second year.

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First signs of spring bring lots of opportunities for Agricultural students
25/02/2022

First signs of spring bring lots of opportunities for Agricultural students

Our students are counting the days to start the farm's spring activities. The first phase of lambing has happened, with the second phase just around the corner, alongside a high increase in calvings.

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College opens new butchery training centre for South East
09/02/2022

College opens new butchery training centre for South East

Plumpton College is responding to national food skills shortages by opening a brand-new specialist meat processing education and training facility at its college farm.

Categories: College News, Land Management

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