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Local college turns water into wine
A business networking event organised by Lewes Chamber of Commerce at the Town Hall has attracted over 30 business owners sampling locally produced wines.
Wine-makers at Plumpton College Estate opened bottles of red, white and...
Plumpton Wine teachers welcomed to Clarence House
Plumpton College’s Wine Division manager Chris Foss and winemaker Sarah Midgley attended a special reception at Clarence House, hosted by the President of the United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA), Her Royal Highness the...
Statement: Wales Farm
Yesterday afternoon SONDE water quality equipment registered a concern which we have worked with the Environment Agency to resolve. This concern related to dirty water run-off, and although a minor incident, it was dealt with...
New training initiative for UK wine industry
Plumpton College, the UK’s centre of excellence in wine education, is launching its WineSkills extension programme to support the rapidly growing English and Welsh wine industry.
The hallmarks of a successful wine industry are...
Local newsreader and reporter visits students
The 14+ Home Educated group recently had the fantastic opportunity to take part in the Newsroom Bootcamp and Employability Express Workshop with local newsreader and reporter John Young. Here they share their experience...
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Farm Safety Foundation highlight dangers of sector to agriculture students
Agriculture students at Plumpton College had the fantastic opportunity to receive a half-day LANTRA approved certificate in Farm Safety.
The Farm Safety Foundation run educational training, taking students out of the classroom...
Plumpton College winery awarded SALSA approval
Plumpton College is delighted to announce it has been recognised as providing the highest standard of quality and safety as a local supplier of wine. SALSA, which stands for Safe and Local Supplier Approval, is a well-recognised...
Successful bid for Stanmer Park
Celebrations begin in Brighton & Hove today after news broke that the city council’s bid for £3.8 million Lottery funding to restore Stanmer Park has been successful. Brighton & Hove City Council has received a confirmed grant*...
Forestry team help with local documentary
It's no surprise that Winnie-the-Pooh loves climbing trees, much like our Forestry and Arboriculture Team. They were recently invited to go out on location on the Ashdown Forest to help with the production of Winnie-the-Pooh The...
Funding Available to Help Rural Businesses to Grow
Following the political turmoil resulting from the EU Referendum, there was uncertainty as to whether LEADER funding for rural businesses would continue, as this is an EU programme. The good news is that it has now been confirmed...
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