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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...
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. ...
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...
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,...
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...
Top Australian viticulturist joins Wine Department
Plumpton College is delighted to announce that their wine teaching team will soon be enhanced by the arrival of Dr Helen Waite, from Charles Sturt University, Australia.
Plumpton launches First Contact wine
Plumpton students make their first ever commercial batch of skin-contact white wine.
Curriculum Manager achieves RYA Coach Assessor qualification
Curriculum Manager for Sport and Adventure Education, Andy Hamilton last week completed the final stage to be appointed a Royal Yachting Association Coach Assessor.
Plumpton College launches ‘trailblazer’ apprenticeship
Plumpton College hosts an inaugural Butchery Showcase inviting butchers and suppliers from London and the South East to celebrate the launch of its butchery apprenticeship.
Plumpton welcomes HighGround for Rural Experience Week
Plumpton College today welcomes its ninth HighGround course for Rural Experience Week.
The aim of the course is to introduce ex-military people to the many opportunities available in the land-based sector. HighGround students...
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Since the original 400-acre College farm was bought back in 1919, Plumpton College has certainly seen a lot of changes.

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