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25/05/2023

Huge Success at Plumpton's First Bake Off!

We were very excited to host Plumpton’s first ever coronation themed Bake Off on Saturday 13th May, as part of our Open Day & Spring Fair. The competition was open to secondary school students and we received some fantastic...

Category: Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)

24/02/2023

Institute of Meat and Worshipful Company of Butchers Awards 2023

We had a fantastic time at the Institute of Meat Awards celebrating with three of our winning apprentices! Congratulations to;

Vincenza Cesano won 'Best apprentice showing management potential in a manufacturing environment'

Jes...

Category: Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)

05/10/2022

Finalists in Meat Management Industry Awards

We are delighted to be a finalist in the prestigious Meat Management Industry Awards for our Meat Skills Training Facility.

Categories: Agriculture, Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)

01/12/2021

Become a Butcher apprentice today. Local employers hiring now!

Becoming a Butcher is one of the oldest crafts in the world where innovation meets tradition. It's a role that plays a critical role in the current climate and a role that cannot be replaced with automation.

Category: Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)

20/09/2020

Government bonus for businesses to hire apprentices commences

The government's plan for jobs will help to kickstart the nation's economic recovery and in recognition of the value apprentices can bring to our economy, an incentive payment will be made to employers who hire an apprentice between 1 August 2020 and 31 January 2021.

Category: Food Skills (Butchery & Bakery)