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New Butterfly Gardens Open at One Garden Brighton
13/04/2026

New Butterfly Gardens Open at One Garden Brighton

Sussex ‘All of A Flutter’ As New Butterfly Gardens Open at One Garden Brighton

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07/04/2026

Year 10 Taster Days 2026

Ready to explore your future? Secure your Taster Day Spot Now!

This Taster Day is your chance to experience life as a Plumpton student and explore the incredible opportunities waiting for you after Year 11.

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National Wine Careers Week Returns 2026
05/04/2026

National Wine Careers Week Returns 2026

National Wine Careers Week returns, backed by growing industry momentum

Categories: College News, Careers, Wine Division

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11/03/2026

Butchery Showcase and Meat Product Awards celebrates craftsmanship and innovation

The butchery industry gathered on 11 March for our annual showcase and awards ceremony, which placed a special focus on development and innovation.

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Image of Joe receiving IoM Award
06/03/2026

Plumpton Butchery Apprentice Named One of UK’s Best at London Awards Ceremony

Plumpton College is proud to announce that their butchery apprentice Joe Wadey has been crowned Best Independent Retailer Meat Apprentice at the national Institute of Meat (IoM) and Worshipful Company of Butchers Annual Prizegiving.

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Top growers and former Secretary of State to speak at leading farming conference – bookings now open
20/01/2026

Top growers and former Secretary of State to speak at leading farming conference – bookings now open

A line-up featuring industry-leading producers and growers – plus a former Defra Secretary of State – will share their insights at a top farming conference this spring.

The South East Future of Farming Conference will return for...

Categories: College News, Sustainability, Land Management

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Plumpton College Academy Launches Partnership with Homewood School
20/01/2026

Plumpton College Academy Launches Partnership with Homewood School

Plumpton College Academy Launches New Land-Based Education Partnership with Homewood School

Categories: College News, Careers

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Sussex institutions unite to launch landmark Civic University Agreement
14/01/2026

Sussex institutions unite to launch landmark Civic University Agreement

Universities, Colleges and some of Sussex’s most prominent organisations officially came together yesterday (Tuesday 13 January) to launch a powerful new commitment to boost regional economic growth and tackle local social and...

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