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Vet nursing trip to South Africa
In March a Veterinary Nursing group consisting of two lecturers, three qualified Vet Nurses from practice and 11 Vet Nurse students left for...
Chris Collins staffs the Plumpton stand of the Sussex Festival of Nature 2013
Chris Collins TV presenter and Blue Peter Gardener, who was trained at the Colleges centres at Stanmer Park and Plumpton...
Students win Forestry competition for second time
Plumpton College Forestry and Arboriculture department recently returned as winners from the Northern student tree climbing competition in Preston, Lancaster, organised by The Arboricultural Association Arborist Tree Challenge, (3ATC) and College Climbing Competitions (CCC).
Kim Fuller wins Henry Noakes trophy at Heathfield
The College had a very successful day at this years Heathfield Show. One of the highlights was Kim Fuller winning the Henry Noakes Trophy.
Annual College Horse Show Photos
Students completing the Extended Diploma Equine course staged the Annual College Horse Show on Saturday 18th May.
Open Day at Plumpton College
Ten thousand visitors attended the recent Plumpton College open day.
Students plant flower beds at Plumpton Racecourse
For several years students from horticultural courses, guided by their tutor Gary Jones, have planted and maintained the flower beds at Plumpton Racecourse.
Tomato 'Plumpton King' Re-Introduction
Tomato 'Plumpton King' was bred at Plumpton College in the 1940s but it fell out of cultivation in the UK due to the use of modern F1 hybrids.
High Praise for Plumpton Sparkling Wine
The Dean Brut, Plumpton College's own sparkling wine, gained the third highest score in the prestigious Decanter Magazine tasting of 55 English Wines.
Plumpton College 'Outstanding' grade
Plumpton College's residential provision has been graded as 'Outstanding' following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Learn more about our history
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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