News & Events

Plumpton College Student Takes Over as Resident Blacksmith in Historic Forge

Steve Wilson, blacksmithing student who completed in 2014 has just taken over as resident blacksmith in the historic forge at Mawnan smith in Cornwall.

The forge is over 500 years old and the village attracts visitors from all...

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Coming up at FACE in the region

As spring approaches there are a lot of exciting things happening at FACE across the region. Whether you are a farmer, teacher or outdoor educator we have competitions, seminars, training, awards and resources so there should be something of interest for everyone. Please find a round-up below!

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Champagne, Effervescents Du Monde, and Burgundy trip 2014

On the 17th of November, ten keen students climbed aboard the skylark (luxury minibus) provided by the college and set out on a journey of education of learning about fine wine. The main objective of the trip was to judge at the...

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Forestry Trees Survey

Plumpton College students studying on both the Foundation Degrees in Arboriculture and Forestry and Woodland Management, have recently taken part and completed, the surveying of trees across Lewes in East Sussex.

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RFS Conifers for colleges

Plumpton College in East Sussex has become the first to launch Conifers for Colleges in the South of England...

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Annual Student Winter Fair

The annual student Winter fair took place recently at Plumpton College.  The event is organised by students and allows them to design, create and market aspects of their courses.  It acts as a major contributor to their studies in...

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Hope in the Valley Christmas Party

The Hope in the valley Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group Christmas party was held in the Audrey Unthank Arena at Plumpton College on Wednesday, 10 December 2014.

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Collaboration between HighGround and Plumpton College proving a success

A unique collaboration between the HighGround charity and Plumpton College is proving a huge success.

The London-based charity is developing an initiative for Service Leavers, Reservists and Veterans to help them discover...

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Plumpton College floristry team success

Hundreds  of students gathered at New Covent Garden Flower Market, London for the 2014 Flower Market College Day on 5 November.

Sponsored by group tour specialists ECT Travel (www.ecttravel.com), the Flower Market College Days...

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Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

Students from the Colleges horticulture Department provision based at Stanmer Park have harvested a bumper crop of pumpkins. The students combined their classroom theory with outdoor practical skills to produce a winning...

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