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Reaseheath College apprentices backed by Morrisons scheme

Reaseheath College apprentices backed by Morrisons scheme

Two Reaseheath College agriculture apprentices in Nantwich are being supported by supermarket chain Morrisons through its Apprenticeship Transfer Levy funding.

Chloe Cooper and Nick Hartland work on Cheshire farms and are studying for their Level 2 Stock Person’s Apprenticeship at the Nantwich college.

March 16, 2021
John Platt Travel Scholarship up for grabs at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

John Platt Travel Scholarship up for grabs at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Applications are open for this year’s John Platt Travel Scholarship run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich in partnership with Cheshire Agricultural Society.

April 13, 2020
Reaseheath student crowned runner up in national dairy contest

Reaseheath student crowned runner up in national dairy contest

An agriculture undergraduate from Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been crowned runner-up in a national dairy competition.

Olivia Edgerton was second in the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) 2020 ‘Dairy Student of the Year’ contest.

February 24, 2020
Nantwich pupils’ pigs win top prizes at livestock show

Nantwich pupils’ pigs win top prizes at livestock show

Nantwich pupils studying agriculture at Reaseheath College, selected pigs which went on to take top prizes at a premier livestock show.

Year 10 pupils, aged between 14 and 15, chose six Large White x Landrace pigs for entry into the Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society’s Winter Fair.

December 20, 2017
Nantwich solicitors Hibberts appoint new ‘agriculture paralegal’

Nantwich solicitors Hibberts appoint new ‘agriculture paralegal’

Secretary Michaela Warner has been promoted to the role of agriculture paralegal at Nantwich-based Hibberts Solicitors.

Michaela, an Aston University law graduate, joined the firm in June 2015, and is based in the Nantwich office on Barker Street.

June 8, 2017
Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students enjoyed success at the Royal Cheshire County Show.

Reaseheath College agriculture students competed in cattle and pig showing classes, winning a series of awards.

June 27, 2016
Reaseheath College worker braves big freeze to raise Africa funds

Reaseheath College worker braves big freeze to raise Africa funds

A Reaseheath College worker braved a soaking in freezing temperatures to raise money for a charity in Africa.

Agriculture course manager Mark Walton was pelted with wet sponges and full buckets of water as he sat in stocks at the Nantwich campus.

February 10, 2016
Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

Reaseheath chosen by Government for Food Enterprise Zone scheme

South Cheshire farmers, food growers and suppliers could benefit from a successful bid to secure Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) status, aimed at boosting the rural economy.

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been chosen to pilot a scheme along with ten similar pathfinder projects in the UK.

February 22, 2015
Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students enjoy industry experts event

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich gained advice on planning their futures at an inspirational session with industry experts.

Eighty students attended the event, sponsored by the Food, Drink and Agricultural Group of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

December 16, 2014
Reaseheath College student wins national essay competition

Reaseheath College student wins national essay competition

A Reaseheath College student has won a national competition for an essay suggesting how to breed beef cattle for a sustainable future. Emily Morris, 16, took first prize in the beef category of the British Cattle Breeders’ Club’s (BCBC) Student Essay Competition.

January 28, 2012