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New Riding for Disabled Group to launch in Nantwich and Crewe

New Riding for Disabled Group to launch in Nantwich and Crewe

A new Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group is to launch in Crewe and Nantwich as part of an agreement with Reaseheath College.

The new Nantwich & District RDA group will provide help for many local disabled riders, who currently have to travel to Northwich, Knutsford or Clwyd.

July 4, 2017
Reaseheath College earns award for eye-catching display at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College earns award for eye-catching display at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College students enjoyed success at the Royal Cheshire Show with a “Highly Commended” award for its eye-catching trade stand and a fistful of rosettes for agriculture students in the showring.

The stand was singled out by judges for its interactive and educational activities and welcoming and friendly staff.

June 29, 2017
Nantwich students renovate rundown canal building for college exam

Nantwich students renovate rundown canal building for college exam

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich put their backs into their latest exam – by renovating a dilapidated canal building.

The students spent nine months on the project to revamp the site at Sykes Hollow, near Venetian Marina, as part of their 3rd year NVQ Level 3.

June 23, 2017
Nantwich dairy firm could become first in UK to export milk to China

Nantwich dairy firm could become first in UK to export milk to China

A South Cheshire dairy firm is aiming to become first UK business to export fresh milk to China after developing its product at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Audlem-based NEMI Dairy Ltd is in advanced talks to sell its naturally enriched milk in major Chinese cities.

June 16, 2017
Reaseheath College floristry students prove hit at Chelsea Flower Show

Reaseheath College floristry students prove hit at Chelsea Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students proved they are among the nation’s best by taking top awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Reaseheath College diploma in floristry students were runners-up for the third consecutive year in the “Future Florist” national competition open to all colleges and training institutions.

May 30, 2017
Reaseheath College Family Festival set to pull in crowds

Reaseheath College Family Festival set to pull in crowds

Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up to pull in thousands of visitors.

The action-packed festival, on the college’s Nantwich campus on Sunday May 14, will feature an array of performances an entertainment.

May 9, 2017
Reaseheath College boss made Fellow of Royal Agricultural Society

Reaseheath College boss made Fellow of Royal Agricultural Society

Reaseheath College Principal Meredydd David MBE has been made a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society.

The honour, bestowed at the House of Lords by Rosie Carne, current chairman of the RAgS Council, is in recognition of services to farming community and in the development of agricultural education.

March 27, 2017
Dog trainer and shop boss scoop Reaseheath College apprentice awards

Dog trainer and shop boss scoop Reaseheath College apprentice awards

A dog trainer and manager of an animal feeds shop took top titles at a Reaseheath College awards ceremony celebrating apprenticeships and traineeships.

Sian Howells, 24, who works for WKD Trained Dogs in Stone, was crowned Intermediate Apprentice of the Year.

March 21, 2017
Heroes4Hire firm launched in South Cheshire for ex-service people

Heroes4Hire firm launched in South Cheshire for ex-service people

A former RAF servicemen has launched a new business in South Cheshire to help former Forces people get back into work.

Nigel Blanchard hopes his Heroes4Hire-Handymen (H4HH) business will bring together work
ethic, skills and employability of ex servicemen and women.

March 14, 2017
Nantwich students team up to help abandoned dog Tilly

Nantwich students team up to help abandoned dog Tilly

Reaseheath College students in Nantwich have joined forces to help a young abandoned dog in desperate need of veterinary care.

Tilly the cross bred terrier is being fostered by Reaseheath lecturer Emma Caskie while she waits for two life-changing operations to ease painful knee joints.

February 28, 2017
Families set to flock to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for lambing event

Families set to flock to Reaseheath College in Nantwich for lambing event

Hundreds of families will be flocking to Reaseheath College in Nantwich on the first two weekends of March for the popular lambing event.

The lambing weekends have been a major draw to the college over the past 21 years.

February 22, 2017
Nantwich students lead way with top awards in shepherds contest

Nantwich students lead way with top awards in shepherds contest

Reaseheath College students led the way when they fleeced the opposition and scooped top awards in a shepherds competition.

The Nantwich students were victorious at the Next Generation Shepherds contest, run by the Central Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA).

February 13, 2017
Retired racehorses help Nantwich students on career path

Retired racehorses help Nantwich students on career path

Four former racehorses are being used to show Nantwich students a path to careers in the racing industry.

The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre (BTRC) loaned four retired and retrained thoroughbreds to Reaseheath College as part of a pilot scheme.

January 13, 2017