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Finalists in the National Pig Awards 2023
01/12/2023

Finalists in the National Pig Awards 2023

For the 10th year running, the National Pig Awards is the most significant event for the British pig industry. We are delighted to be finalists in the Herd Productivity of the Year Award category, which recognises the importance...

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From left to right: James Clapham, Programme Manager, MSc Viticulture & Oenology, Tyler Kenyon, Ralph Matzer, David Harrison (Viticulture Specialist at NFU Mutual).
22/11/2023

Two Plumpton College Students Win the NFU Mutual's ‘Enhancing Vineyard Sustainability Award 2023’

NFU Mutual awards a £5,000 bursary to two of our wine industry students thanks to their NEW sustainability-focused award.

Category: Wine Division

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Five new specialised short courses for wine enthusiasts and those in industry
20/11/2023

Five new specialised short courses for wine enthusiasts and those in industry

We're delighted to announce we have developed five specialised short courses designed to provide CPD opportunities for industry and wine enthusiasts with the new Plumpton Wine Certificate Programme. 

These short courses are...

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Queen's Anniversary Prize Logo in Blue
17/11/2023

College awarded prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize

Plumpton College has been awarded the highest National Honour in education, a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its work in wine education and wider impact on the English and Welsh wine sector. Granted every two years by the reigning Monarch, the Prizes celebrate excellence, innovation and benefit for the wider world in Further & Higher Education.

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Plumpton College Remembrance Service 2023
10/11/2023

Plumpton College Remembrance Service 2023

Our Plumpton College community gathered together to commemorate those lost in service alongside some very special guests.

Category: College News

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Former supported interns star in East Sussex video campaign
13/10/2023

Former supported interns star in East Sussex video campaign

Two students who completed our supported internships pathway have taken part in a campaign to raise awareness of Supported Employment Pathways

Categories: Foundation Learning, Inclusive Learning and Development

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Two students named finalists of the Learner of the Year awards!
12/10/2023

Two students named finalists of the Learner of the Year awards!

Two students from Plumpton College have been nominated for the prestigious Lantra Learner of the Year awards 2023.

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Brighton Lights comes to One Garden Brighton for December festivities
11/10/2023

Brighton Lights comes to One Garden Brighton for December festivities

A new winter light experience will take Brighton by storm as locals prepare to welcome The Brighton Lights at One Garden Brighton, Plumpton College's home of horticultural excellence and tourist destination. From 14 - 23 December,...

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A successful harvest building on six years with zero herbicide and insecticide use!
09/10/2023

A successful harvest building on six years with zero herbicide and insecticide use!

The 2023 season has proven itself to be one of mixed fortunes. Many are struggling with large clusters, and large yields, but are having to deal with the usual suspects of mildews and Botrytis, and with reaching adequate maturity levels. Whilst others are celebrating a bumper crop!

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