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Plough Sunday at Reaseheath shines light on mental health in farming

Plough Sunday at Reaseheath shines light on mental health in farming

A packed congregation of parishioners and members of the agricultural community celebrated the new farming year at a Plough Sunday service held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The event was held in support of the Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy, a charity that supports people across all areas of agriculture going through challenging times

February 3, 2023
FEATURE: Industries in Nantwich that succeed due to technology

FEATURE: Industries in Nantwich that succeed due to technology

Technology is a constantly shifting application of knowledge that affects all areas of modern life.

Here in Nantwich, it has a bearing on every aspect of business and commerce.

November 14, 2021
“Vertical Farming” training centre unveiled at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

“Vertical Farming” training centre unveiled at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

The UK’s largest training and research centre for vertical farming has been completed at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich.

Vertical farming is the practice of growing plants indoors under fully controlled and sterile conditions in stacked layers.

March 20, 2021
MP Laura Smith champions Back British Farming Day in Westminster

MP Laura Smith champions Back British Farming Day in Westminster

Crewe & Nantwich MP Laura Smith MP has thrown her support behind the Back British Farming Day in Westminster.

Farmers play a key role in producing food and caring for the countryside, and employ thousands across Cheshire.

September 18, 2018
Hibberts in Nantwich appoint new farming solicitor

Hibberts in Nantwich appoint new farming solicitor

Hibberts Solicitors in Nantwich has consolidated its agriculture department with the appointment of a new farming solicitor.

Oliver Lewis has joined the Nantwich branch after completing his training with the NFU (National Farmers’ Union).

February 19, 2018
Reaseheath in Nantwich stages new farming ‘Plough Sunday’ event

Reaseheath in Nantwich stages new farming ‘Plough Sunday’ event

Nantwich’s agricultural community celebrated the new farming year in a Plough Sunday service held at Reaseheath College.

A packed congregation gathered in the Nantwich college’s historic Old Hall to take part in the service.

January 14, 2016
Reaseheath tributes paid after death of farming champion John Platt

Reaseheath tributes paid after death of farming champion John Platt

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has paid tribute to one of the area’s farming champions John Platt, who has died aged 82. Mr Platt was chair of Reaseheath’s College Board for 14 years, retiring two years ago, and was a long standing governor.

March 5, 2013
New “Farmer’s Apprentice” TV show set in Nantwich

New “Farmer’s Apprentice” TV show set in Nantwich

Nantwich is hosting a new The Apprentice style TV show – to find the next star of the farming world! Reaseheath College is the location for “Farmers Apprentice“, an Alan Sugar-style boot camp searching for farming’s brightest new things.

December 4, 2012
Farming Minister praises Reaseheath College food production role

Farming Minister praises Reaseheath College food production role

Reaseheath College’s role in the UK’s food production industry has been applauded by Farming Minister David Heath. The MP visited the Nantwich campus as part of a fact-finding tour of rural communities and businesses in the north west.

October 24, 2012