News & Events

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*...

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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...

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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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Interns get festive for Chestnut Tree House

Plumpton College Supported Interns got into the Christmas spirit last week as part of the 'Get Festive' campaign, raising over £280 for a great cause. 

The Supported Internship students took part in this years campaign by...

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Updated Statement

Updated Statement on case of pollution from College Farm, Tuesday 29th November

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Students meet HRH The Prince of Wales

Plumpton students and alumni were invited to take part in the annual Patrons Competition held at Highgrove, Tetbury. 

The event, organised by the National Hedgelaying Society (NHLS) has four categories, two open competitions in...

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Equine competition season underway

University of Brighton equestrian team coached at Plumpton College by equine lecturer Debbie Melville started their competition season well with their home competition taking place at Plumpton College on Wednesday 30th November. ...

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Wine students visit Champagne & Burgundy

In November, the second year Plumpton College Wine Production and Business students enjoyed a very successful study trip to the wine regions of France.

First stop was the Cote des Bars region in Champagne, where they visited the...

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Sport Match Reports

Men's Rugby

The mens rugby team travelled to Hastings for a match against Bucksmore School hoping to build on an encouraging first outing.

The absence of a number of key players clearly affected the organisation of the team as,...

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New training partnership delivers life saving skills to students

A new training partnership will ensure students at Plumpton College in East Sussex receive life-saving training alongside their agricultural studies, thanks to first aid specialists WorkSafe Training.

Land based industries...

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