Alumni
Once part of Plumpton, always part of Plumpton
Your connection with Plumpton College does not end when you leave. Wherever life has taken you since your time here, you remain an important part of our story.
Help Shape the Future of Plumpton - Your story is still part of ours
Plumpton College has a proud history, and our former students are a vital part of it.
Plumpton College continues to evolve, investing in facilities, developing new programmes, and preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
By reconnecting with us, you'll help strengthen the links between education and industry, ensuring future students benefit from the knowledge, experience, and support of those who have gone before them.
Together, we can build a thriving community that supports students, graduates, employers, and the wider industries we serve.
We are proud to relaunch our alumni scheme and invite former students to reconnect with the college, rediscover what is happening on campus, and enjoy new opportunities to stay involved. Whether you left recently or many years ago, we would be delighted to welcome you back to the Plumpton community.
Wherever life has taken you since leaving Plumpton, we'd love to welcome you back.
Why reconnect with Plumpton?
We're relaunching our Alumni Community to create stronger connections between former students, current learners, and the College itself.
This is your opportunity to rediscover Plumpton, reconnect with old friends and lecturers, and become part of an exciting network that celebrates the achievements of our graduates.
Being part of the Plumpton College alumni community means more than staying in touch. It is a chance to renew your connection with a place that helped shape your journey, while opening the door to new opportunities, events and experiences.
As a member of our alumni you can look forward to:
Regular updates
- receive regular news and updates from the college
Exclusive invitations
- hear about alumni events, reunions and special invitations
Discounts and benefits
- enjoy discounts on selected college-led activities, courses and events, have access to the college library
Help inspire
- discover ways to support current students by sharing your knowledge and experience
A lasting connection
- reconnect with former classmates, staff and the wider college community
Your Journey Matters
Every alumnus has a story to tell.
Perhaps you're running your own business, working in agriculture, animal management, wine production, horticulture, environmental conservation, equine industries, or another profession entirely. Maybe you're just beginning your career journey or have decades of experience behind you.
Our alumni scheme is designed to help you stay connected in a way that suits you. You might want to receive occasional updates, attend events, celebrate your achievements, or give something back by inspiring the next generation of Plumpton students.
We would love to hear what you've been doing since leaving College and celebrate your successes with our alumni community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an alumni?
Our alumni network brings together former students of the College. Whether you studied full-time or part-time, completed an Further Education or Higher Education course, an apprenticeship, or a short course, we’d love to stay in touch.
The network helps past students and staff stay connected, with opportunities for networking, career development, social events, and more.
It may also have been called Friends of Plumpton or Old Plumptoinians, either way we are all part of the former college community.
Who can join the alumni scheme?
Is there a fee?
Do I have to attend events to be part of the alumni community?
What kind of updates will I receive?
Are there any benefits to joining?
How can I support current students?
By reconnecting, you help us build a stronger network for the future — one that celebrates success, creates opportunities, and brings people together through a shared connection to Plumpton.
Alumni Case Studies
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Emma Leonard
Advanced Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship
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Zaidée Penhaligon
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture
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Scott Wenham
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fishery Management
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Samantha Trevett
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
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Guy Lucas
Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
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Amie Clare
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
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Leighton Snelgrove
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
