Blooming dreams – from allotments to award-winning floristry
Charlotte Briggs’s journey into the world of floristry began long before she enrolled at Reaseheath College or found herself holding one of the most coveted awards in the land-based education sector.
Deck the Halls – Reaseheath students bring festive magic to Arley Hall
Christmas at Cheshire’s Arley Hall is always magical, and this year, its splendour reached new heights thanks to the creative talents of Reaseheath College’s floristry students.
How Reaseheath’s Equine Industry Week harnessed student success
Reaseheath College’s recent Equine Industry Week delivered a fast-paced mix of hands-on training, insider industry tips, and behind-the-scenes access, bringing the equine world straight to its students.
Reaseheath commemorates Remembrance Day
Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath marked Remembrance Day with poignant ceremonies across their campuses, bringing together staff, students, and local community members to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Reaseheath champions Green Careers Week
Reaseheath College and University Centre is proud to support Green Careers Week, a national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable career pathways.
Floristry students blossom as national award finalists
Two Floristry students from Reaseheath College are celebrating after being shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards.
Equine students make history at 75th Horse of the Year Show
Reaseheath College’s equine students made an impression at the 2024 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), helping to celebrate the event’s 75th anniversary and gaining valuable experience for their careers.
Reaseheath College achieves top industry rating for food standards
Reaseheath College has received an AA+ rating from BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard) following its first unannounced audit. The rating reflects Reaseheath Food Centre’s excellence in adhering to food safety and quality standards.
Reaseheath College students shine in GCSE results
Reaseheath College is celebrating another year of successful GCSE resit results, highlighting the dedication and hard work of its students.
10 steps to helping your child through Clearing at University Centre Reaseheath
As a parent or carer, guiding your child through the Clearing process can make a huge difference in their higher education journey. Here’s how you can support them effectively, focusing on opportunities at University Centre Reaseheath.
Gold medals for green-fingered Reaseheath duo at RHS Tatton
A pair of talented horticulturists from Reaseheath have triumphed by taking gold medals for their garden designs at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2024.
Long Service and PRIDE Awards recognise staff dedication
Reaseheath College celebrated excellence and dedication at its recent PRIDE Awards and Long Service ceremony, honouring outstanding staff contributions and decades of service.
Celebration time for successful students
One of the country’s most successful independent specialist land-based colleges, Reaseheath College continues to notch up impressive student enrolments and achievements.
Next generation farmers quiz NFU Vice President
Reaseheath College agriculture students took the opportunity to quiz National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Vice President Rachel Hallos during a campus visit.
Reaseheath’s stand wins praise at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath’s action packed stand was runner-up in the Best Trade Stand in the Rural Life Area at the Royal Cheshire Show.
Motor Vehicle students get hands-on during dealership visit
For Motor Vehicle students at Reaseheath College, the past term has been a gear shift into the exciting world of automotive dealerships.
RAG fundraising soars!
The generosity of our students and staff earned sky high praise after members of our Student Association (SA) handed over an incredible £20,000 to this year’s chosen charity, The British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Conservation students partner with RECORD for Greenway Trail bioblitz
Reaseheath College was buzzing with activity as conservation students and wildlife experts joined forces to carry out a bioblitz to assess the ecological health of the college’s Local Wildlife Site.
Reaseheath Floristry students bloom at National Florist Day launch
The talents of two exceptional Floristry students from Reaseheath College blossomed during an event marking the launch of National Florist Day.
Undergraduate’s show garden honours ‘grow your own’
Aspiring garden designer Harry Dean will celebrate his community allotment’s 100th birthday in his debut show garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 17 – 21).
Animal Care students clear litter to benefit local wildlife
Our Level 2 Animal Care students have been helping to clear up litter which is polluting the River Weaver in Nantwich.
Former equine apprentice makes winning start as racehorse trainer
Former Reaseheath equine apprentice Hannah Roach has made a winning start to her career as a racehorse trainer, recording an above average 65% strike rate in her first full season.
Football coach selected for Seniors World Cup squad
A sports coach for Reaseheath College has been selected to play for England in the upcoming Seniors World Cup in Thailand. Steve Jones, a highly respected coach, and former Northern […]
Celebrating success of Public Services alumni at careers conference
The inspiring achievements of Public Services alumni were showcased at a careers conference held by Reaseheath College.
Family Festival 2024 Cancelled
Enjoy a fantastic day out at our annual Family Festival! All of the campus will be open and you’ll find an exciting range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
College shows PRIDE in Student of the Term Awards
At our recent Student of the Term Awards, we celebrated individuals who truly went above and beyond in their academic endeavours last term, embodying the spirit of our BeMore initiative.
College HR team completes 2,400km charity triathlon challenge
A team of Reaseheath College staff successfully completed an ambitious charity triathlon challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.
Fun for all ages at Reaseheath College’s annual Family Festival
A day of discovery and entertainment takes place at Reaseheath College’s annual Family Festival this May.
Reaseheath students win festival recycling challenge at inter-college business competition
Four teams of aspiring entrepreneurs from colleges across the Cheshire region battled it out in a Dragons’ Den-style competition hosted by Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Motor vehicle students shine in inter college competition
Next generation motor vehicle technicians from across the region showed off their expertise at an inter college competition designed to shine a light on good practice and industry skills.
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s Lambing Weekend
Thousands of visitors enjoyed a fantastic early Springtime experience when Reaseheath College opened its lambing sheds and zoo to the public last weekend.
Adventure Sports students perfect their winter skills in Scotland
During February half term (18th – 23rd February), Reaseheath College’s Level 3 Adventure Sports students took a trip to the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland for a week of winter mountaineering.
Reaseheath celebrates apprentice ‘stars’
An ambitious Bus and Coach Engineering Technician who is using his apprenticeship programmes to progress within his company took top honours at an apprenticeship awards ceremony held at Reaseheath College.
Former horticulture student recognised with national award
Talented former horticulture student Lewis West has been recognised for his high level of skills and professionalism with a national award.
Reaseheath Remembers
Students, staff and visitors paid their respects to those who made sacrifices during conflict at Remembrance Day services across our campuses.
Fantastic industry accolade for Food Centre team
Reaseheath College’s outstanding Food Processing Halls team has once again achieved the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene within a food production facility.
National awards for Bus and Coach engineering apprentices
The exceptional standard of our Bus and Coach engineering apprenticeship was highlighted at the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) Skills Challenge, when four of our apprentices brought home major awards.
Reaseheath plays a key role in Nantwich Food Festival
Reaseheath College was a headline sponsor of the hugely successful Nantwich Food Festival which attracted record crowds to the town earlier this month.
Celebration time for successful students
One of the country’s most successful independent specialist land-based colleges, Reaseheath College continues to notch up impressive student enrolments and achievements.
Nantwich Show hailed outstanding success
The Nantwich Show has been hailed an outstanding success after delivering a spectacular showcase of rural life in South Cheshire.
Student helps to build award winning show garden
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture student Harry Dean enjoyed an amazing industry experience by helping to build the gold medal winning show garden Brickyard at this week’s RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
Exceptional Reaseheath College and University Centre staff honoured
The superb contribution staff members make to the success of Reaseheath College and University Centre, particularly to its student experience, has been recognised at a presentation ceremony.
What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to get career ready, providing apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to take a step into their chosen career. With a range of opportunities […]
Which level course is right for you at Reaseheath College?
Your previous qualifications and experience will influence which level course will be most appropriate for you. At Reaseheath, we offer a range of course levels to suit all students wanting […]
Primary pupils explore journey of food at Reaseheath
Year 6 pupils from Wistaston Academy took a tour around the state-of-the-art vertical farming centre, glasshouses and working farm at Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath, as part of a work experience project led by Cheshire and Warrington Pledge.
Cubs enjoy ice cream making session
The 1st South West Cheshire (St Andrews) cub pack enjoyed a sweet session in our Food Centre where they learned to make ice cream.
Reaseheath wins major trophy at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath’s action packed stand won the Best Speciality Stand in the Rural Life Area at the Royal Cheshire Show.
Travel beckons for ambitious agriculturists
Two ambitious young agriculturists are looking forward to global travel thanks to a scholarship run by Reaseheath College and the Cheshire Agricultural Society.
Praise for RAG fundraising
Representatives from our Student Association (SA) earned praise after handing over a cheque for £17,206 to this year’s chosen charity, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust.
Bakery students in WorldSkills UK bid
Four talented young pastry chefs have shown off their creativity in a bid to qualify for the WorldSkills UK 2023 national finals.
Reaseheath Zookeeper shares incredible career journey
Alan Woodward, who is a Zookeeper at Reaseheath’s Mini Zoo, shares his incredible career journey within the Animal Management sector.
Floristry student grows flowers fit for a King
OCN (Open College Network) floristry student Alex Pickles proved she can grow flowers fit for a King by providing blooms for the coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey.
Family focused fun at Reaseheath’s Festival
Thousands of visitors enjoyed a day of family focused fun on Sunday when Reaseheath College open its Nantwich campus for its annual Family Festival.
Royal recognition for Reaseheath RDA volunteer
The devoted head of a Reaseheath based charity group was among 500 outstanding volunteers to be honoured as part of the Coronation celebrations.
Tree planting marks Coronation
Reaseheath horticulture students have planted a cherry blossom tree outside St Mary’s Church, Nantwich, to mark the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Reaseheath College builds employer partnership with Ibstock
Reaseheath College is proud to have partnered with Ibstock, the UK’s leading manufacturer of clay and concrete building products and solutions.
Term awards turn spotlight on outstanding students
Students who have gone the further mile in demonstrating Reaseheath’s PRIDE values or made extra effort leading to achievement or progress were recognised at our latest ‘Student of the Term’ awards.
Reaseheath College hosts world famous floral designer
Florists and flower arrangers from throughout the region had a rare opportunity to learn from world famous floral designer and author Gregor Lersch at a lecture demonstration at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Seminar tackles equine safeguarding in sport
Ways of creating a more positive public image of horses in sport were explored at a groundbreaking seminar on Equine Performance and Safeguarding which began its national tour at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Students discover opportunities in the Landscape Architecture industry
Reaseheath College students interested in a career in Landscape Architecture discovered the options available to them at an informative careers event on campus.
British Horse Society inspires students to achieve additional qualifications
Leading Assessors of the British Horse Society (BHS) inspired Reaseheath College’s Equine students while explaining the benefits of achieving additional BHS qualifications alongside their diplomas.
Advanced Construction Training showcased at Reaseheath event
Partner colleges from Cheshire and Warrington came together to showcase the latest digital technology from the construction industry at a shared event hosted by Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Sustainability forum offers practical insight and inspiration
Ways in which local businesses, organisations and individuals can take action for a more sustainable future were highlighted at a conference run jointly by Reaseheath College and Cheshire East Council.
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s Lambing Weekend
Thousands of visitors enjoyed a fantastic Springtime experience at Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo Weekend in Nantwich, making it the most successful yet.
Industry apprenticeship partnerships celebrated
Industry partners joined Reaseheath College’s Apprenticeship and Business Hub teams at an awards ceremony to celebrate the success of their companies’ apprenticeship programmes.
Together sponsors Reaseheath College students to build bungalow
Reaseheath College’s construction students are to gain real life skills by building a bungalow on the college’s Nantwich campus, thanks to funding from Specialist lender Together.
Families expected to flock to Reaseheath Lambing Weekends
A bigger and even better experience will be on offer to visitors to Reaseheath College when it opens for its popular Lambing Weekends next month.
Reaseheath celebrates apprentice ‘stars’
A high flying dairy apprentice who now plays a leading role in training a UK wide team took top honours at an apprenticeship awards ceremony held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
New family arrivals for Henning the porcupine
A porcupine bred at Reaseheath’s Mini Zoo in Nantwich has fathered two adorable newborns which have just gone on display at London Zoo.
Reaseheath College students give ducks a safe place to nest
Game and wildlife management students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have built and installed desirable residences for mallard ducks in a bid to help boost the native population.
Reaseheath benefits from T Level funding boost
Reaseheath College is among leading educational institutions to benefit from a 10% funding boost to support T Level roll out, announced by the government today.
Reaseheath College and First Bus welcome Roads Minister during National Apprenticeship Week
Reaseheath College welcomed Roads and Local Transport Minister Richard Holden MP onto campus during National Apprenticeship Week (February 6 – 12) to see the progress of the UK’s first dedicated Bus and Coach Engineering Academy.
Free training leading to careers in the Food Industry
Reaseheath College is offering unemployed people the chance to receive free training leading to careers in the food industry.
Inspirational young amputee footballers share their stories
Inspirational young footballers from our partners the England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) shared their stories on BBC’s popular The One Show on Monday.
Plough Sunday shines a light on mental health in farming
A packed congregation of local parishioners and members of the agricultural community celebrated the new farming year at a Plough Sunday service held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer
Florists and flower arrangers will have a rare opportunity to watch world famous floral designer and author Gregor Lersch at a lecture demonstration at Reaseheath College in Nantwich on Monday April 3.
Term awards turn spotlight on outstanding students
Students who have gone the further mile in demonstrating Reaseheath’s PRIDE values or made extra effort leading to achievement or progress were recognised at our latest ‘Student of the Term’ awards.
Toy collection brings Christmas cheer to young people in hospital
Generous staff and students at Reaseheath College have donated an impressive 256 presents to bring Christmas cheer to young people spending the festive season in Leighton Hospital, Crewe.
Reaseheath College donates Christmas collection to Nantwich Foodbank
Caring students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have pulled together to help local people in need over the festive period.
Festive fun for the ’12 Days of Reaseheath’
Not only is Christmas a time of great excitement and celebration at Reaseheath, it has also been an opportunity for all students and staff to get involved in raising funds for our 2022-23 RAG charity, The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT). The charity supports terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged children in the North West.
Reaseheath joins WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence
Reaseheath College has raised its standards of education still further by joining the WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence and benefitting from its world class teacher training programme.
Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre could benefit from hydroelectric scheme
Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre could benefit from a new proposal to generate clean, green energy from a hydroelectric scheme on the River Weaver.
‘Field to Fork’ project wins Green Gown award
Our ‘Field to Fork’ project with a local school has been recognised as an exceptional collaborative initiative delivering both environmental and social benefits.
Sustainability champion Ross Fuller honoured for ‘making a difference’
A graduate who has made a significant impact on Reaseheath’s sustainability journey has been honoured with a prestigious national award.
Centenary dinner provides fantastic finale to Reaseheath100
Our 100th birthday celebrations closed with a fantastic Centenary Dinner for 300 guests, all linked by a shared experience of Reaseheath.
Graduation of University Centre Reaseheath’s ‘Class of 2022’
Over 250 graduands who completed degrees at University Centre Reaseheath (UCR) this summer have joined peers from the University of Chester, our strategic alliance partner, for a spectacular graduation ceremony held in Chester’s historic cathedral.
High aiming bricklayer wins national training award
Talented student bricklayer Jack Boffey has won a commendation at Youthbuild UK’s Young Builder of the Year awards for the exceptional standards of his work and his determination to aim high within his trade.
Fifth industry accolade for Food Centre team
Reaseheath College’s outstanding Food Processing Halls team has once again achieved the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene within a food production facility.
Royal visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has officially opened two sustainability projects in ceremonies marking the end of Reaseheath College’s centenary year.
Mike honoured by rising stars from dairy industry
The outstanding contribution which our Processing Halls Manager Mike Bennett makes to the dairy industry, in particular in his training of our Eden apprentices, was honoured at the Society of Dairy Technology’s annual awards ceremony.
Reaseheath College celebrates T Level week
Reaseheath College are one of the first providers across the country to offer the brand new T Level. Reaseheath College celebrates T Levels Week with 60 new students and the […]
Reaseheath equine students praised for Horse of the Year Show support
Reaseheath College’s student arena party has again earned praise from industry professionals for its support of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) – the world’s most famous horse show.
Exceptional dyslexia coach recognised
An exceptional Reaseheath mentor has been recognised at a glittering awards night to celebrate dyslexic people and those who support them.
England’s amputee footballers prepare for World Cup
Elite players from the England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) completed their final preparations for The WAFF Amputee World Cup 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey at a training camp on campus over the weekend.
Harvest torch highlights Cheshire’s fabulous food
We were privileged to host the Harvest Torch – the farming community’s answer to the Olympic Torch – on Saturday as it made its last stop on its tour of Cheshire.
Butcher Jason represents GB in world challenge
Former Reaseheath butchery apprentice Jason Edwards has represented Team GB in the ‘Young Butcher’ category at the World Butchers Challenge in California, USA.
Reaseheath partners Chester Zoo at Wildlife Connections Festival
Our Environmental Conservation department helped families to get closer to local nature by sharing its skills at Chester Zoo’s vibrant annual Wildlife Connections Festival.
Reaseheath plays a key role in Nantwich Food Festival
Reaseheath College was a major sponsor of last weekend’s hugely successful Nantwich Food Festival, a three-day event which attracted a 40,000-plus record crowd, raised the profile of local businesses and delivered a substantial boost to the local economy.
Expansion of milking equipment accreditation announced
The value of professional accreditation for specialist milking equipment engineers and an expansion of the industry’s accreditation scheme came under the spotlight at a high profile conference held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Celebration time for successful students
One of the country’s most successful independent specialist land-based colleges, Reaseheath College continues to notch up record student enrolments and achievements.
Exceptional staff honoured
The superb contribution our staff make to the success of the Reaseheath group and to community life have been recognised at a presentation ceremony.
Students praised for Hope House fundraising
Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have continued to raise an impressive amount of money for local charities despite the ongoing challenges posed by Covid-19.
BeReady achievers recognised
Students who made an outstanding effort within our BeReady programme had their achievements recognised at a certificate presentation at the end of this academic year.
Success at the Royal Cheshire Show for student’s sheep flock
Agriculture student and first time sheep flock owner Ashlee Jones enjoyed a very fruitful visit to the Royal Cheshire Show this week, taking home a fistful of rosettes with her show team of Greyface Dartmoor sheep.
Reaseheath’s stand takes major trophy at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath College celebrated victory at the Royal Cheshire Show this week when its action packed stand won the award for Best Rural Life Trade Stand.
Fantastic season for talented footballers
Reaseheath’s five talented football teams have ended their best season to date by winning or being highly placed in all their league tables.
Equine Industry Week showcases wide career choices
An impressive range of visiting professionals shared valuable knowledge and experience with nearly 200 equine students as part of Reaseheath’s Equine Industry Week.
Reaseheath’s Family Festival ‘best ever’
Record breaking crowds thronged to Reaseheath College’s Family Festival, making the event the best and biggest since its launch 26 years ago.
Reaseheath College marks double celebration at Family Festival
Reaseheath College will mark a double celebration when it holds its action packed Family Festival on its Nantwich campus on Sunday May 15.
Reaseheath’s Class of 2020 enjoy belated graduation
University Centre Reaseheath graduates from the academic year 2019 / 2020 have belatedly celebrated their success at a spectacular graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral.
Will on track to become professional racing driver
We’re proud to be supporting up and coming racing driver Will Redford, a Level 2 IMI Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair student at Reaseheath.
Construction students impress at new Cheshire inter-college competition
Five of Reaseheath’s talented young construction students proved they have outstanding skills by impressing judges at a new Cheshire inter-college competition.
Cheshire colleges collaborate on new skills competition
Talented students from partner colleges in Cheshire and Warrington are battling it out in WorldSkills-style competitions designed to raise skill levels to meet employer needs.
Pupils create second healthy ‘Field to Fork’ meal
Pupils from Wrenbury Primary School learned more about sustainable food production and healthy eating by making their second nutritious meal as part of a ‘Field to Fork’ initiative run by Reaseheath.
Graduate works to empower young conservationists
As Chair of Chester Zoo’s groundbreaking Youth Board, BSc Zoo Management graduate Felix Rowan-Young has been instrumental in ensuring that the opinions of young conservationists are heard across the world famous zoo and further afield.
Centenary Wood celebrates two special occasions
Motivated conservation students have been celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee plus our own 100th birthday by planting a new wood of carbon busting trees.
Tree gift celebrates Reaseheath’s centenary
Reaseheath College has donated a ‘Discovery’ apple tree to Nantwich’s Community Orchard as part of its year-long centenary celebrations.
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s lambing weekend
Families flocked from far afield to enjoy Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo event in Nantwich over the weekend.
Families expected to flock to Reaseheath’s lambing weekends
Reaseheath College will open its Nantwich campus to the public in March for its popular lambing and zoo weekends.
Powerful anti violence against women campaign launched across Reaseheath and University of Chester campuses
A powerful campaign emphasising violence against women and girls will not be tolerated has been launched at Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath and across the sites of our academic partner, the University of Chester.
Scout group enjoys temporary home at Reaseheath
Nantwich’s 38th South West Cheshire Scout Group has a new temporary home at Reaseheath College while the group prepares for the demolition and rebuild of its headquarters.
First Bus celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a visit to Reaseheath’s academy
Senior directors of First Bus celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by visiting company apprentices who are training on next generation zero emission vehicles at Reaseheath’s industry leading Bus and Coach engineering academy.
IMI supports drive towards carbon neutral future
Automotive electrification and how it’s driving us towards a carbon neutral future was a main topic for discussion when our awarding body partners, The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) visited Reaseheath’s progressive Engineering Apprenticeship Academy (REAA).
Reaseheath students and volunteers prepare community orchard for spring
Nantwich’s Community Orchard has been spruced up by Reaseheath College horticulture students and Nantwich in Bloom volunteers in readiness for spring.
Motor vehicle delivers electrification training for Bentley
Our motor vehicle team is delivering bespoke electrification training for Bentley Motors, helping the company to meet an increased need for skilled technicians across the business in this fast changing area.
Landscape Architecture graduate recognised as industry rising star
BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture graduate Nathan Webster has been recognised as one of the most promising young stars of the UK’s landscaping industry.
Reaseheath celebrates extensive growth in 2021
Acting on behalf of Carlton Holdings, Chartered Surveyors and Commercial Estate Agents Legat Owen has relet Hurleston Business Park in Nantwich, Cheshire, to Reaseheath College and another major occupier.
Legat Owen welcomes Reaseheath’s new Engineering Apprenticeship Academy
Acting on behalf of Carlton Holdings, Chartered Surveyors and Commercial Estate Agents Legat Owen has relet Hurleston Business Park in Nantwich, Cheshire, to Reaseheath College and another major occupier.
Graduates’ cake business enjoys sweet taste of success
Two Foundation Degree in Bakery and Patisserie Technology graduates are enjoying the sweet taste of success after launching their first business together.
Reaseheath awarded IoT funding to expand industry focused technical training
Reaseheath College and its University Centre are among high performing local colleges to benefit from the latest round of government investment to boost higher level technical skills and innovation through newly formed Institutes of Technology.
Students and staff donate bumper collection to Nantwich Foodbank
Generous students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre pulled together to help local people in need over the festive period.
Pupils create healthy meal as part of ‘Field to Fork’ project
Pupils from Wrenbury Primary School have continued to learn first hand about sustainable food production and healthy eating by making a nutritious meal as part of a ‘Field to Fork’ initiative being run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Reaseheath offers athletes chance to improve performance
New opportunities enabling local athletes to improve their performance are on offer at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
WorldSkills UK gold for Reaseheath trained butcher
Reaseheath trained butchery apprentice Jason Edwards has proved he is the nation’s best by winning a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Butchery national finals.
Students praised for lockdown fundraising for Make-A-Wish UK
Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre have been praised for continuing to raise funds for charity despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Cool moves from football freestyler and amputee goalkeeper
Famous freestyle footballer and influencer Kieran Brown went head to head with the England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) national team goalkeeper Thomas Atkinson at Reaseheath last week.
Third top industry accolade for Food Centre team
Reaseheath College’s outstanding Food Processing Halls team has once again achieved the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene within a food production facility.
Reaseheath College provides ‘field to fork’ experience for local school pupils
Pupils from Wrenbury Primary School learned first hand about sustainable food production and healthy eating during a visit to Reaseheath College.
Reaseheath Remembers
Reaseheath College in Nantwich united to mark Remembrance Day in honour of the people and animals who made and continue to make sacrifices during conflict.
Reaseheath College and First Bus pioneer zero emission training
Reaseheath College and industry partner First Bus have established the UK’s first bus and coach engineering academy and are training apprentices in green technology.
Eden student successes at International Cheese and Dairy Awards
Cheeses produced by Level 5 apprentice dairy technologists on our degree level Eden programme won gold and silver awards at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards, proving they are capable of manufacturing cheeses which are among the best in the world!
Reaseheath celebrates 100 years of cheesemaking at world’s largest cheese show
The International Cheese and Dairy Awards – the world’s largest cheese and dairy show – gave us the opportunity to celebrate 100 years of cheese making in our centenary year.
BHS Chief Executive praises equine sector partnerships
The Chief Executive of the British Horse Society (BHS), James Hick, praised our thriving sector partnerships when he visited our Equestrian Centre during our annual Equine Industry Week.
Talented Daisy recognised as future floristry star
Talented Level 3 Diploma in Floristry student Daisy Annandale has been recognised with a prestigious industry award. Despite being the youngest contestant in The Florist Magazine and Good Florist Guide’s ‘Thirty under Thirty Awards’, 17 year-old Daisy was selected as the ‘One to Watch’, with judges agreeing that she is showing enormous promise and has a great future ahead.
Arena party praised for HOYS support
Our student arena party has again earned praise from key industry professionals for its support of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) – the world’s most famous horse show.
Former student in finals for BBC Countryfile Champion award
Inspirational former student Morgan Tudor will be flying the flag for young farmers at the finals of the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards in November 2021.
Reaseheath re-opens campus for course information event
Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath will welcome the public onto its Nantwich campus later this month for the first full-scale Course Open Event since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Double celebration at HOYS
There’ll be a double celebration at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) this week when we mark the first major activity in our centenary year and also celebrate the […]
Reaseheath to host WorldSkills UK butchery finals
Our industry standard butchery craft facilities are to be the venue for this year’s Butchery WorldSkills UK LIVE finals.
Reaseheath ‘stars’ win top accolades in construction plant awards
An outstanding Reaseheath construction plant apprentice who remained focus despite serious illness has been recognised with a national accolade.
NHS Silver Award for Reaseheath
Reaseheath College has been honoured by health chiefs for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its students.
Local businesses urged to sign up for Zero Carbon Conference
The conference aims to support and guide businesses and organisations across all sectors to successfully meet regional, national and global net zero carbon targets.
Reaseheath College announces partnership to deliver advanced construction training
Reaseheath College in Nantwich is partnering leading company Cheshire Surveys in an initiative to deliver advanced digital and skills training to the region’s construction and allied industries.
Reaseheath College tour impresses NFU Cheshire County representatives
NFU Cheshire County Chairman Richard Blackburn and Cheshire County Advisor Helen Wainwright learned about the latest technical innovations at Reaseheath College and University Centre during a campus tour aimed at strengthening partnerships between the leading land based college and the region’s farmers and food producers.
MP praises technical advancements at Reaseheath College
Edward Timpson CBE, Member of Parliament for Eddisbury, learned more about technical advancements at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich during a fact finding campus tour.
Commemorative flower bed celebrates Reaseheath College’s centenary
A commemorative flower bed celebrating Reaseheath College’s 100th birthday has taken centre stage in Nantwich Town Square.
Students build stylish accommodation for mongooses
Our yellow mongooses (Cynictis penicillata) are enjoying a stylish new enclosure in Reaseheath’s mini zoo thanks to the efforts of Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management students.
Unique equine hydrotherapy course from Reaseheath College and Rookery Equine
Reaseheath College’s Equine Department has teamed up with Rookery Equine to offer a unique training course specifically dedicated to equine hydrotherapy.
BeReady Gold achievers recognised
Students who made an outstanding effort to reach the top tier of our BeReady programme had their achievements recognised at a certificate presentation at the end of this academic year.
Gamekeepers praised for support of prestigious competition
Our Game and Wildlife Management students have been praised for their professionalism and efficiency after they supported a prestigious clay shooting competition.
Robotic milking system leads the way in green digital technology
Our recently installed automated robotic milking system and its associated data hub are already proving a fantastic asset to our campus farm by delivering training in cutting edge green technology to staff and students.
Access to HE students rewarded with prestigious awards
Two highly committed students who have returned to learning at Reaseheath have had their academic achievements recognised with prestigious regional awards.
Floristry students prepare for Reaseheath100
Level 2 florists have been preparing for our imminent centenary birthday by creating displays showing how floristry skills have evolved over the past 100 years.
Arena party supports Kelsall Hill’s first international BE horse trials
Our student arena party has helped organisers at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre to run its inaugural international British Eventing (BE) Horse Trials.
Reaseheath’s bridleways project earns BHS national award
A project by Reaseheath College equine students to identify safe off road routes for horse riders has been recognised with a British Horse Society (BHS) national award.
Former apprentice enjoys incredible job in the Antarctic
“Living and working in one of the most remote places on earth wouldn’t suit everyone – but I love it. I’ve always enjoyed being out of doors and I feel so lucky that I’m having this incredible experience. It’s a great adventure with the added incentive that you’re doing something which could help to solve the planet’s climate crisis.”
Reaseheath arboriculture students make the cut
Two outstanding forestry and arboriculture students have received Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Silky Fox Handsaw Awards for their progress in hands-on skills in tree and woodland care.
Nantwich Buddies thanked for test centre support
Local volunteers have received a surprise ‘thank you’ for their invaluable assistance in supporting our Covid lateral flow test centre, helping us to ensure a safe return to campus.
Students to monitor water voles at Attingham Park
Students from Reaseheath’s Academy of Land and Environment are to help monitor re-introduced water voles at the National Trust’s Attingham Park in Shropshire.
Reaseheath praised for ensuring safe return to campus
Students and essential visitors to Reaseheath College and its University Centre have praised the extent of measures put in place to ensure a safe return to campus following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.
Vertical farming centre showcases technological innovation
The UK’s largest training and research centre for vertical farming has been completed at Reaseheath College and University Centre in Cheshire.
Morrisons funds college studies for agriculture apprentices
Two Reaseheath agriculture apprentices are being supported by supermarket chain Morrisons through its Apprenticeship Transfer Levy funding. Chloe Cooper and Nick Hartland both work on Cheshire farms and are studying […]
Pandemic forces cancellation of Family Festival for second year
Reaseheath College’s popular Family Festival has been cancelled for the second year due to uncertainty over the Covid pandemic.
New partnership will provide career ready apprentices for SMT GB
Reaseheath College’s elite engineering department has welcomed a new partnership which will provide career ready construction plant service engineers for SMT GB, the UK’s only distributor for Volvo Construction Equipment.
Vertical farming centre will showcase technological innovation
The UK’s largest training and research centre for vertical farming is being built at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Covid secure efforts recognised as best practice
Reaseheath’s continuing efforts to ensure our campus remains Covid secure have been recognised as a template for best practice.
Record Christmas Foodbank collection by students and staff
Generous students and staff from Reaseheath College have donated a record collection of food and Christmas treats to help people in need in their local community.
Reaseheath’s bridleways project earns BHS national award
A project by Reaseheath College equine students to identify safe off road routes for horse riders has been recognised with a British Horse Society (BHS) national award.
Reaseheath trained apprentice wins ‘Star’ award
Reaseheath trained engineering apprentice Sam Jones has been recognised as a future ‘star’ in a competition aimed at finding the nation’s best construction plant apprentices.
Florists deck the halls for a floral festive Christmas
Our florists have been decking the halls to make sure one of Cheshire’s most notable stately homes has a truly florally festive Christmas.
Florists gain overview of dynamic industry
Our florists have gained a great overview of their dynamic industry during study tours of influential floristry businesses.
SYNETIQ partnership benefits Reaseheath’s Motor Vehicle students
Reaseheath College’s motor vehicle technicians are learning their trade on the latest road cars thanks to the generosity of salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ.
Apprenticeship proves lease of life for Lisa
Lisa Owen made a life-changing decision just over two years ago to follow her dream, and become a gardener – and she has never looked back.
Reaseheath unites to remember
Reaseheath College united to mark Remembrance Day despite the disruption posed by Covid-19.
Spooktacular fun raises funds for RAG charity
Our students enjoyed spooktacular fun last week while raising funds for our fantastic RAG charity Make-A-Wish UK
Animal management students help others with monthly good deeds
Writing postcards for care home residents, celebrating the role of animals in war and taking part in a virtual global tea party have been some of the good deeds carried out by Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management students as part of their ‘Classroom Kindness’ Challenge.
Arena party supports British Eventing competitions at Kelsall Hill
Our student arena party has helped managers at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre to run British Eventing competitions behind closed doors now the sport has recommenced following lockdown.
Maths best practice shared at national festival
Lecturer in maths James Maloney has shared best practice from Reaseheath with peers at a national maths festival delivered by the Advanced Maths Support Programme.
Reaseheath Business Hub helps businesses to rebuild
Reaseheath’s Business Hub is offering a raft of industry recognised, land-based qualifications to help businesses and individuals rebuild after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Reaseheath trained engineer is construction plant ‘star’
Talented Reaseheath trained engineer Alisha Giles has carried off two top awards in a competition aimed at finding the nation’s best construction plant apprentices.
Florist blooms in WorldSkills UK competition
Floristry student Lisa Whatmough has had a brilliant start to her new career by being placed third and congratulated on her beautiful design in a WorldSkills UK competition.
Reaseheath research could help build a better future for our planet
Ground-breaking Reaseheath-led trials on the impact of feeding biochar to cattle and its potential to reduce methane will form part of a powerful climate crisis event being held on Sunday October 11.
Reaseheath Zoo launches family fun programme
Reaseheath College is running a family programme packed with animal-based activities during August to replace its popular zoo school, which has been cancelled while the zoo remains closed due to Covid-19.
Crop technician apprenticeship could benefit wider industry
A bespoke apprenticeship for crop technicians has proved so successful for the APS Group that the company is keen to share its benefits across the commercial growing industry.
Reaseheath Equestrian Centre repeats online competitions
Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre is repeating its popular online dressage and showing competitions to allow riders to keep competing during coronavirus restrictions.
Reaseheath College recalls land girl training in VE Day celebration
Reaseheath College revisits its links with World War II to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday May 8. Photos from Reaseheath’s archives recall the outbreak of war in 1939 when the college, then named the Cheshire School of Agriculture, closed its doors to students and became a training centre for the Women’s Land Army and the base for the War Agricultural Committee.
Staff’s efforts make a difference to frontline NHS
Reaseheath lecturers have been thanked for making a difference to the working lives of frontline NHS staff.
Applications encouraged for exciting travel scholarships
Applications are being encouraged for this year’s John Platt Travel Scholarship, run by Reaseheath College in partnership with Cheshire Agricultural Society.
Reaseheath College keeps horse riders happy
Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre has come up with a novel way to keep horse riders happy during coronavirus restrictions.
Alumnus launches appeal for zoo hit by coronavirus crisis
An animal science alumnus has launched a dramatic appeal for cash donations to help feed the animals at the Lake District zoo where he works.
Farm Forum encourages timely discussion
The future of the food and farming industries post Brexit, whether a degree or a job leads to better career prospects and the growth of veganism and its impact on agriculture were just three topics covered in an insightful Farm Forum held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Reaseheath College moves to online learning in bid to combat corona virus
Students, undergraduates and apprentices at Reaseheath College and its University Centre will move to distance and online learning from next Monday (March 23) in a move to combat the corona virus.
Reaseheath College’s long serving Vice Principal retires
One of Reaseheath College’s longest serving staff members, Vice Principal Dave Kynaston, has retired after 36 years of unbroken service with the Nantwich college.
Parlour Safe professionals graduate
The fourth cohort of specialist engineers and allied professionals from the milking parlour industry has graduated from Parlour Safe, the Milking Equipment Association’s (MEA) training scheme.
Disease threat is current topic for arboriculture students
The global spread of plant disease and the devastating impact this could have on the tree care industry was the very current topic of an interactive presentation delivered to Forestry and Arboriculture students by members of Forestry Commission’s Plant Health Forestry Team.
Equine students learn from national course builder
Equine students keen to join our well established and industry valued arena parties have picked up top tips from national show jumping course designer Sue Barratt.
Reaseheath helps military veterans to find next career path
The 20th cohort of military veterans has graduated from Reaseheath College’s groundbreaking property maintenance course.
Families flock to bigger and better Reaseheath Lambing Weekends
Visitors to Reaseheath College were able to enjoy an early taste of Spring over the weekend despite the wintry weather.
Masterclass focuses on tree care and safety technology
Cutting edge technology which detects decay in trees has been demonstrated on campus to forestry and arboriculture students and to professional arborists.
Advanced engineering centre opened at Reaseheath College
One of the most sophisticated technical education centres of its type in Britain has been officially opened at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Reaseheath College celebrates apprentice ‘stars’
An award winning butcher and a multi skilled free range egg producer were among the ‘stars’ to take top honours at an apprenticeship awards ceremony held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Families will flock to bigger and better Reaseheath Lambing Weekends
A bigger and even better experience will be on offer to visitors to Reaseheath College’s Lambing Weekends.
Reaseheath College praised for preparing students for employment
Reaseheath College in Nantwich has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for the way it prepares its students and apprentices for the world of work
Life changing experiences await engineering students
Over 100 of our agricultural engineering students have had their eyes opened to exciting opportunities abroad, thanks to our links with one of the USA’s flagship universities.
Parlour Safe receives recognised industry accreditation
Parlour Safe, the Milking Equipment Association’s (MEA) industry training scheme for engineers and technicians, has been accredited by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) in recognition of its professional quality and the standard of its training.
Countryside students trial innovative training technology
Our countryside students have had the privilege of trialling advanced innovative technology from leading power tool manufacturer Stihl.
Top industry accolade for Food Centre team
Reaseheath’s outstanding Food Processing Halls team has once again achieved the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene within a food production facility.
Exceptional students win maths and English Recognition Awards
Exceptional students have been recognised for their achievements in maths and English lessons since the beginning of term.
Achievements celebrated at Student of the Term Awards
Thirteen students from each subject area at Reaseheath College were named ‘Students of the Term’ at a recent ceremony held on campus.
Reaseheath students join Christmas food drive for people in need
Reaseheath College students and staff have donated 16 large boxes of food to help people who are in need in their local community.
Students and staff join the political debate
Reaseheath students and staff have been speaking about the things that matter to them during the run-up to the general election on Thursday 12th December.
Christmas market attracts thousands to Reaseheath College
Over 4,300 shoppers poured into a Christmas artisan market at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, eager to buy original gifts made by local designers and craftspeople.
WorldSkills UK medal for apprentice butcher
Reaseheath apprentice butcher Jason Edwards has proved he is among the nation’s best by winning a bronze medal at the WorldSkills UK national finals.
Students benefit from NHS health care initiative
Nearly 200 residential students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich are looking forward to a healthier future after the college became the first in Cheshire to successfully achieve its Bronze Self Care Award.
Graduates win awards for research projects
Five Reaseheath graduates were singled out for special recognition at our recent Graduation Ceremony.
Reaseheath graduates celebrate career milestone
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath, Nantwich, have celebrated their academic success at a spectacular graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral.
Reaseheath students honour Remembrance Day
Reaseheath College, Nantwich, students turned out in force to honour members of the armed forces who have served in the line of duty.
Malbank pupils celebrate World Food Day at Reaseheath College
Malbank school pupils put their classroom lessons into context during a themed programme to celebrate World Food Day at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Food Centre continues international partnership with Tetra Pak
Multi-national engineers, technical operators and managers from global processing and food packaging specialist Tetra Pak continue to receive bespoke training in our industry standard dairy processing halls.
Students get royal approval for ‘Bug’ingham Palace
Animal Management students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich have received royal approval after they built a palatial home for insects.
Outstanding HOYS experience for equine students
Our student arena party has once again provided a superb service to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), earning praise from leading industry professionals.
Landscaper Eliot prepares to take on the nation’s best
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture student Eliot Johnson, 17, has qualified for the WorldSkillsUK Landscape Gardening national finals.
Young butchers shine in WorldSkills UK qualifier
Two talented butchery apprentices trained by Reaseheath College in Nantwich have qualified for the national finals of the WorldSkills UK Butchery competition.
Reaseheath Motor Vehicle students benefit from SYNETIQ partnership
Motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, are learning their trade on the latest road cars thanks to the generosity of salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ.
Outstanding students Rachael and Alicia win attendance awards
Two outstanding Further Education students have been crowned winners of Reaseheath’s termly Attendance Award Scheme.
Reaseheath cheeses are among the best in the world!
Cheeses produced by Level 5 apprentice dairy technologists on our Eden programme and by industry delegates on a bespoke cheese making course won a magnificent haul of awards at the Nantwich International Cheese Show, proving we manufacture cheeses which are among the best in the world!
Cyber Crime garden sows the seeds of online safety
A ‘Cyber Crime’ show garden designed and built by BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture undergraduates from University Centre Reaseheath is sowing the seeds of online safety to visitors at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Stand 303, until Sunday July 21).
Reaseheath Agriculture delivers lifetime experiences on a grand scale
Reaseheath’s agriculture students have been helping to bring in our silage crop using £1.85 million worth of highly sophisticated machinery on loan from leading manufacturers and suppliers.
USA study tour has ‘wow’ factor in spades
Our agriculture students have enjoyed potentially life changing experiences during their latest international study tour – a 1,400 mile trip around Iowa, mid-west USA.
Staff with ‘Star’ appeal
Outstanding stars among our dedicated staff have been honoured for ‘going the extra mile’ to contribute towards the success of the Reaseheath group.
Celebration time for successful Reaseheath students
Our annual awards ceremony has just celebrated the success of over 1200 Further Education (FE) students who have achieved specialist technical qualifications and skills this year.
Personal trainers earn praise for sports massage service
Personal training students have earned praise from their local running community after providing a free sports massage service at the Crewe Park run.
Reaseheath’s RAG raises funds for Diabetes UK
Caring students and staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have raised over £16,000 for charities during the academic year.
Reaseheath College best rural trade stand at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath College celebrated victory at the Royal Cheshire Show this week when its action packed stand won the award for Best Rural Trade Stand.
Travel beckons for ambitious agriculturists
Two ambitious young farmers are looking forward to global travel thanks to an annual scholarship run by Reaseheath College and the Cheshire Agricultural Society.
University Centre Reaseheath recognised for excellence in teaching and outcomes
University Centre Reaseheath has been awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) – proof that it delivers high-quality academic teaching and learning and excellent professional outcomes. It is also endorsement that Reaseheath consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.
Students praised for professional attitude at Bolesworth International
Our equine arena party has earned praise from the highest industry professionals for helping to keep the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show running despite exceptionally challenging weather.
RHS students strike gold at RHS Chatsworth
Two Reaseheath RHS Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture students struck gold at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show with their first attempt at creating a show garden.
Spotlight on outstanding students
Students who made extra effort leading to achievement or progress were recognised at our latest ‘Student of the Term’ awards.
Horticulture students take a leaf from inspiring young garden designer
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture students are learning from one of the industry’s rising stars, award winning plantsman and horticulturist Jamie Butterworth, thanks to a collaboration between Reaseheath and Wedgwood, the leading fine china producer.
Technicians celebrate completion of apprenticeship
Thirty-seven skilled agricultural engineering technicians have marked the completion of their apprenticeships at Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
Reaseheath’s Family Festival ‘best ever’
Record breaking crowds thronged to Reaseheath College’s Family Festival on Sunday, making the event the best and biggest since its launch 23 years ago.
Halls of Residence opened at Reaseheath College
Record breaking crowds thronged to Reaseheath College’s Family Festival on Sunday, making the event the best and biggest since its launch 23 years ago.
Pride Festival positively promotes diversity
In celebration of equality, diversity and our PRIDE values, we held our first ever Pride Festival at Reaseheath on Monday.
Reaseheath College gears up for Family Festival
Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is yet again gearing up to be one of the best value days out in Cheshire.
Insightful experience for animal science undergraduates
Animal Science undergraduates gained an informed insight into the industry they are about to enter thanks to our annual Animal Welfare Conference.
Renovated arena a tribute to Tim Stockdale
Our fabulous renovated outdoor arena has been officially opened in tribute to the late Olympic showjumper Tim Stockdale.
Reaseheath scores high in mental health awards
The outstanding ways in which Reaseheath College’s Health and Wellbeing team successfully supports the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff have been recognised by the Association of Colleges (AoC).
Top speaker empowers florists to serve better and sell bigger
Floristry professionals have received top tips on how to make their businesses flourish from customer service and sales guru Tim Huckabee, founder and president of FloralStrategies.
Marine mammal emergency averted!
A beached pilot whale and several dolphins and seals have been successfully rescued from the front lawn at Reaseheath College.
Hard-working students recognised at Student of the Term Awards
Thirteen students from Reaseheath College have been given a ‘student of the term’ award for their hard work and achievements.
Foundation lecturers donate to Nantwich Foodbank
Foundation studies lecturers have donated hundreds of items to Nantwich Foodbank.
Students gain life skills and share views at Student Conference
Undergraduates and Further Education students have attended Reaseheath’s first ever Student Conference, enhancing their personal development and sharing their views with college leaders.
Agriculture students gain full marks for play area
Our agriculture students have earned a massive ‘thank you’ from local youngsters after helping to transform a play area at a pre-school nursery.
Biosecurity is current topic for Arboriculture students
Tree health and biosecurity was the very relevant and current topic for a presentation and workshop delivered to Forestry and Arboriculture students by members of the Forestry Commission England’s Tree Health Team.
Pupils rise to Reaseheath’s bake-off challenge
Secondary school pupils rose to the occasion when competing in a Junior Cake-Off competition run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Nantwich pupils gain tips from Crewe Alex apprentices
Sporty pupils from two Nantwich primary schools have gained playing tips from Crewe Alexandra Football Club apprentices at football tournaments arranged through Reaseheath College.
Zoo talks by undergraduates are a big hit
Undergraduates on our BSc (Hons) in Zoo Management, Animal Management and Wildlife Conservation and Ecology degrees have been gaining unusual and very relevant experience by presenting a programme of public talks at our commercial zoo.
Reaseheath Employer Hub will boost regional economy
Reaseheath College has launched a new Employer Hub on its Nantwich, Cheshire, campus to provide increased support for regional and rural businesses.
Reaseheath undergraduate Paige is Crufts Champion
Inspirational Reaseheath College canine undergraduate Paige Jepson beat off strong competition to take a national title at Crufts, the world’s most prestigious dog show.
Apprenticeship programme supports growth of rail specialist
Rail maintenance specialist A P Webb Plant Hire has quadrupled its intake of apprentice rail plant engineer-operators thanks to a tailormade programme and recruitment support from Reaseheath Training.
Butchery apprentice Lucy sets the highest standard
Trailblazer Lucy Rowlinson has set the bar impressively high for the newly restructured butchery apprenticeship by achieving the top grade.
Families flocked to Reaseheath lambing weekend
Hundreds of local families flocked to Reaseheath College, Nantwich, over the weekend to welcome the first lambs of the season.
Butchery apprentices link in to sausage making
Our butchery apprentices have been practising sausage making as part of their college based activities during National Apprenticeship Week.
Foundation students ‘go wild’ for work skills
Our Foundation students have been developing their employability skills by volunteering on a community project with Cheshire Wildlife Trust (CWT).
Laura and Louise are our attendance award winners
Animal Management students Laura Ashley and Louise Skipsey have been crowned Autumn term winners of Reaseheath’s Attendance Award Scheme.
Sir David Attenborough sends handwritten message to students
Animal Management students inspired by Sir David Attenborough have received a hand written letter from the great naturalist himself.
Families will flock to Reaseheath lambing
Hundreds of local families are expected to flock to Reaseheath College, Nantwich, during the first two weekends of March to welcome the first lambs of the season.
‘Handbags and Glad Rags’ raises funds for Foundation
Hundreds of students and staff took the opportunity to replenish their wardrobes at an enterprising ‘Handbags and Glad Rags’ second hand clothes sale run by our Foundation and Entry Level students.
European Innovation Project Seeks to Improve Sustainability and Efficiencies of UK Dairy Farms
A new approach to dairy farming using innovative LEAN management techniques and cloud-based software is being pioneered by a group of leading Dairy Farmers and Reaseheath College to improve the operational profitability and efficiency of the dairy farming sector in the UK.
Reaseheath’s horticulture apprentice star recognised
The contribution that Reaseheath College apprentices make to businesses in Shropshire and surrounding counties has been recognised at an awards ceremony. Among the top award winners was Best Horticulture Apprentice Richard Peate, an assistant greenkeeper at Oswestry Golf Club.
Reaseheath College achieves coveted BRC Grade AA
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has proved it continues to operate at the highest industry standards by becoming the first educational institution in the world to achieve Grade AA certification for food safety from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This is the highest possible benchmark for best practice in food manufacture.
Shepherd is top Reaseheath College apprentice
A trainee shepherd has carried off top honours at an awards ceremony for apprentices at Reaseheath College, Cheshire.
Reaseheath’s equine apprentices recognised
Equine apprentices were among the ‘stars’ to take top honours at an awards ceremony held at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Maths and English celebrate their shining stars
Today maths and English term stars were recognised for their achievements. A total of 22 students received an amazon voucher presented to them by their teacher who proudly announced why they were chosen.
Reaseheath’s apprentice stars recognised
The contribution that Reaseheath College apprentices make to regional businesses has been recognised at an awards ceremony.
Farm forum helps students to plan their future
‘Seek out all opportunities, use all connections, gain as much experience as possible and strengthen your business acumen.’ This was the key advice given to Reaseheath College, Cheshire, agriculture students at a ‘Question Time’ discussion on post Brexit careers in farming and food production.
Students learn about commercial forestry from RFS lecturer
Our forestry and arboriculture students gained a valuable insight into careers in commercial forestry during a lecture from Adam Todd, Future Foresters Officer for the Royal Forestry Society (RFS).
Christmas market brings festive cheer
Nearly 3000 shoppers poured into a Christmas artisan market at Reaseheath College in Nantwich on Saturday, eager to buy original gifts made by local designers and craftspeople.
Reaseheath’s Zoo offers Christmas with a difference
Reaseheath College is offering families the chance to enjoy festive fun with a difference by visiting its zoo for the three weekends before Christmas.
Decline in Cheshire’s butterflies discussed at lecture
The staggering decline in Cheshire’s butterflies and moths and the conservation work carried out by local volunteers to help them were described at the latest public lecture at University Centre Reaseheath, Nantwich.
Reaseheath event celebrates Cheshire food producers
A unique business development event held at Reaseheath University Centre celebrated the region’s quality food products and explored commercial opportunities to boost customer demand.
NFU President answers Brexit concerns of Reaseheath students
Reaseheath College agriculture students had the opportunity to discuss their concerns over Brexit and how the deal could affect their future with NFU President Minette Batters.
Top tips from Ros Canter at Reaseheath demonstration
Eventing enthusiasts had the privilege of learning top tips from World Champion event rider Ros Canter at a fun and educational lecture demonstration held at Reaseheath College, Cheshire.
Reaseheath College set for year of fundraising for diabetes
Students at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, have launched a year of activities aimed at raising funds for Diabetes UK and increasing awareness of the condition.
Modern cars for motor vehicle students thanks to local company
Motor vehicle students at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, are learning their trade on the latest road cars thanks to the generosity of local automotive company Car Transplants.
Reaseheath students mark World War 1 centenary
Reaseheath College, Nantwich, students commemorated the 100th anniversary of the World War 1 Armistice with poignant displays of what the significant anniversary means to them.
Activities across college culminated with a display of 1400 crosses made by construction students and laid out by countryside students on the college’s main lawn to spell the words ‘Thank You’.
Military veterans helped to find next career path
The twelfth cohort of military veterans has graduated from our groundbreaking property maintenance course, which is now well into its second year.
Construction Plant Maintenance Apprentices celebrate success
The next generation of highly skilled Construction Plant Maintenance apprentices received their final awards at a presentation on campus.
Outstanding HOYS experience for equine students
Our student arena party has once again provided a superb service to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), the world’s most famous horse show.
Cheshire’s colleges make a real difference to communities and businesses
The significant and growing contribution which Cheshire’s colleges make to the lives of the region’s communities, its industries and to the national economy have been highlighted during Colleges Week (15 – 19 October), a countrywide celebration of Further Education.
Reaseheath graduates reach career milestone
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath have celebrated gaining their degrees at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.
New leaders at the helm of Reaseheath College
Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire, has a new Principal and a new Chair of Governors.
Chefs dazzle with new white jackets
Our catering team are sporting smart new chefs’ white jackets, thanks to a sponsorship from long established partners Harlech Food Service.
National accolade for Reaseheath gamekeeping student
Reaseheath College’s Connah Baker has been recognised as the top gamekeeping student in the country.
Veterinary Care Assistant wins prestigious C&G award
A Reaseheath College trained Veterinary Care Assistant has been awarded a prestigious City & Guilds Medal for Excellence for her outstanding portfolio and highly developed skills.
Six great reasons for celebration at the Nantwich Show and International Cheese Show
Our college stand took the Runner Up award in the professional trade stand category, thanks to our diverse ‘hands on’ activities, friendly staff and efforts to engage with and educate the public.
Travel beckons for ambitious agriculturists
Two ambitious young agriculturists are looking forward to global travel thanks to a scholarship run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich and the Cheshire Agricultural Society.
Reaseheath students help RHS Tatton celebrate its big birthday!
Horticulture and floristry students from award winning Reaseheath College are helping the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday July 18 – Sunday July 22) to celebrate its 20th birthday with two entries highlighting modern trends in garden and home.
Celebration time for successful Reaseheath students
One of the country’s most successful specialist colleges, Reaseheath College in Nantwich continues to notch up record student enrolments and achievements.
Record breaking Reaseheath RAG benefits local charities
Caring students and staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have raised a record breaking £24,000 for local charities this year.
Reaseheath College awarded championship at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath College celebrated its greatest victory at the Royal Cheshire Show this week when its action packed stand was awarded the Overall Championship in the Trade Stand section.
Reaseheath secures £15m from Santander to support expansion
Reaseheath College in Cheshire has secured a £15 million funding facility from the education division at Santander Corporate and Commercial to continue its programme of expansion.
Outstanding success at SkillBuild
Reaseheath construction students built on their skills to impress judges at a competition to find the nation’s most talented young tradespeople.
Technicians and employers celebrate successful graduation
Forty-five block release agricultural engineering technicians were joined by their employers at a celebration to mark the completion of their apprenticeships at Reaseheath College.
Animal science undergraduates praised for South African projects
Animal Science undergraduates and staff have been praised for their contribution to the welfare of wildlife after completing a study tour in South Africa.
Sorbus International HiTech seminar inspires students at Reaseheath
Cutting edge technology which detects decay in trees was explained and demonstrated at the seminar at Reaseheath College last week.
Military veterans gain building blocks for new careers
The ninth cohort of military veterans has graduated from our pioneering property maintenance course, which is going from strength to strength in its second year.
Reaseheath undergraduates plan oasis for Willaston residents
Plans to turn unloved scrubland into an oasis for Nantwich families to enjoy have been drawn up by undergraduates at University Centre Reaseheath.
Chelsea medal for Reaseheath florists
Talented floristry students from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich have continued to prove they are among the nation’s best by taking a bronze medal in the finals of the RHS Chelsea Future Florists with a display inspired by the Royal wedding.
Horticulturists bring joy to young patients
Reaseheath horticulture students have joined much loved tv presenter Alan Titchmarsh in a mission to create a new garden at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Reaseheath’s Family Festival ‘best ever’
Over 10,000 visitors thronged to Reaseheath College’s Family Festival on Sunday, making the event the best and biggest since its launch 22 years ago.
Arboriculture students reach new heights
Level 3 Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture students reached new heights at the 3ATC Northern College Climbing Competition.
Puppies receive first life lessons at Reaseheath College
Nine adorable rescued puppies have received the best start in life thanks to students at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Reaseheath College gears up for Family Festival
Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is yet again gearing up to be one of the best value days out in Cheshire.
Insightful experience for animal welfare undergraduates
First year Animal Behaviour and Welfare undergraduates gained an informed insight into the industry they are about to enter thanks to our annual Animal Welfare Conference.
UK showcase for state-of-the-art milking machine
Reaseheath College laid host to the UK’s first training course for the latest robotic milking machine created by leading manufacturer Lely.
Military veterans helped to find next career path
The eighth cohort of military veterans has graduated from our groundbreaking property maintenance course, which is just entering its second year.
Landscape Architecture undergrad gains student scholarship
BSc in Landscape Architecture undergraduate Jake Jackson has been awarded a Student Scholarship by the David Colegrave Foundation.
Maths and English celebrate their shining stars – April 18
Beaumont Richards and Brandon Whitehead have been crowned Reaseheath College Maths and English department’s stars of the term. Both Beaumont and Brandon were nominated for demonstrating excellent effort in Maths and English and maintaining 100% attendance.
Marathon runners inspire Cheshire women to race for life
On Monday 23 April, women in Cheshire are being offered £5 off entry fees for Race for Life 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, Half Marathon and Hike events using the code MARA2018.
Fit but not fat – key message in equine nutrition lecture
Growing concerns about equine obesity and associated health problems such as laminitis and joint strain dominated the latest free public lecture held by University Centre Reaseheath.
Reaseheath horticulturists awarded bronze in ‘Young Gardeners of the Year’
A student horticultural team has galloped away with a bronze medal at the ‘Young Gardeners of the Year 2018’ competition at the Ascot Spring Garden Show.
Equine students organise a musical day out for charity
Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management students have been getting first-hand experience of organising equine events as part of their events management module.
Students make the most of Case IH Red Power Tour
Engineering and agricultural students had the chance to try out some of the latest technology from Case IH when the company’s Red Power Tour came to the college farm last week.
Benefits of Apprenticeships underlined during National Apprenticeship Week
Around 60 local employers learned about the benefits of apprenticeship programmes offered through Reaseheath Training during focused events held during National Apprenticeships Week.
Reaseheath students take top prizes in Great Farm Challenge
Reaseheath agricultural students have come top of the class for the second time in a regional challenge which proves they understand best environmental practice.
Conservation students inspire pupils to enjoy the Great Outdoors
Pupils at a local primary school are learning about the Great Outdoors, thanks to a partnership between their school and our conservation students.
Agriculture staff and students join BBC Brexit discussion
Agriculture staff and students from Reaseheath have discussed the impact of Brexit on the food and farming industry on BBC Radio 5 Live’s flagship financial series ‘Wake up to Money’.
Student led equine events provide entertainment and education
Our Level 3 equine management students have been running some amazing events as part of their events management module.
Horticultural experts help to preserve rare Cheshire apple
Horticultural experts from Reaseheath College are helping to bring a rare Cheshire apple tree back from the brink of extinction by grafting saplings for a community orchard.
Top speaker empowers florists to serve better and sell bigger
Floristry professionals have received top tips on how to make their businesses flourish from customer service and sales guru Tim Huckabee, founder and president of FloralStrategies.
RHS student wins bursary for California visit
Reaseheath RHS student Jill Wood is off to further her studies at the historic Gardens of Alcatraz in California after winning a prestigious RHS Roper bursary.
Military veterans helped to find next career path
The seventh cohort of military veterans has graduated from our groundbreaking property maintenance course.
Equine students meet racing hero for BBC’s The One Show
Reaseheath equine students had the privilege of meeting legendary jockey Bob Champion MBE during filming for BBC’s The One Show.
Bid could make Chester the world’s first sustainable palm oil city
Chester Zoo’s bid to make Chester the world’s first ‘Sustainable Palm Oil City’ will be described in a free public lecture at University Centre Reaseheath.
Families flock to Reaseheath Lambing Weekends
Undeterred by wintry weather, hundreds of local families flocked to Reaseheath College, Nantwich, over the weekend to welcome newly born lambs into the world.
Florists qualify for RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the fourth time
Our talented floristry students have continued to prove they are among the nation’s best by qualifying for the RHS Chelsea Future Florist for the fourth consecutive year.
Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing
Hundreds of local families are expected to flock to Reaseheath College, Nantwich, during the first two weekends of March to welcome the first lambs of the season.
Reaseheath’s Food Centre launches new dairy course in Wales
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has started to deliver a new industry led training course to help Welsh dairies upskill their staff.
Reaseheath student events attract high profile coaches
Reaseheath College students have been getting hands-on experience of running high profile equine events as part of their course at the college’s Equestrian Centre in Cheshire.
River health lecture launches series at Reaseheath
Plans to involve the local community in caring for Nantwich’s watercourses were described at a public lecture at Reaseheath College on Thursday 15th February.
Valentine’s Day project really delivers
Love was definitely in the air at Reaseheath on Valentine’s Day thanks to Entry and Foundation students on our Career Development Pathway and Bespoke Programme.
Students knit jumpers for rescued hens
Rescued hens are staying snug this winter thanks to woolly jumpers knitted for them by warm hearted Reaseheath students.
Food Centre receives BRC Grade A
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has proved it continues to operate at the highest industry standards by achieving a globally recognised Grade A (Issue 7) certification for food safety from the British Retail Consortium.
Reaseheath’s Zoo helps to conserve rare spider
Reaseheath’s Zoo is helping to conserve one of the world’s rarest spiders.
Prepare for the competition season with International rider and trainer David Gatherer
Reaseheath Equestrian Centre is delighted to offer riders the chance to train with International event rider David Gatherer later this month (February).
Public Services students achieve citizenship awards
Forty of our public services students have achieved National Citizen Service (NCS) awards after running community projects which raised over £700.
Reaseheath helps to champion agri-tech sector
Reaseheath College is helping to champion the rising agri-tech sector through active involvement with Agri-Tech West (ATW), an alliance of businesses, public sector and industry organisations and educational institutions.
Reaseheath horticulturists to contest ‘Young Gardeners of the Year’
A student team from Reaseheath College, Nantwich, will contest the ‘Young Gardeners of the Year’ competition at the new Ascot Spring Garden Show in April.
Dairy technologists celebrate first year success
Twenty trainee dairy technologists reached a significant career milestone when they completed the first year of their Eden training programme at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire.
Reaseheath students sparkle at ‘Winter Wonderland’ ball
Reaseheath students finished the term in style with a festive “Winter Wonderland” Christmas Ball at the college’s Nantwich campus.
Maths and English celebrate their shining stars – Dec 17
Amber Hayes and Luke Ikin have been crowned Reaseheath College Maths and English department’s stars of the term. Both Amber and Luke were nominated for demonstrating excellent effort in Maths and English and maintaining 100% attendance.
Reaseheath awards turn the spotlight on Apprenticeships
A head girl at a dressage and livery yard and a dairy herd manager took the top titles at a Reaseheath College awards ceremony which turned the spotlight on apprenticeships.
Coaching the coaches in equitation science
Our equine staff are continuing to consolidate their knowledge of equitation science.
Television fame for military veterans
Our recently graduated military veterans continue to celebrate the launch of their new careers with an appearance on ITV Granada news.
Minister visit may lead to closer community links
The Associate Minister at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich, the Reverend Dr Bernard Moss, was introduced to the Reaseheath Experience when he visited campus last week.
‘Question Time’ helps students to plan their future
Turn technology to your advantage, study the market and do what you do really well. This was the key advice given to Reaseheath agriculture students at a ‘question time’ discussion on careers in farming and food production.
FE students inspired by peers
FE agriculture students gained an insight into the world of Higher Education from their peers in an innovative progression event being trialed for the first time in college.
Year 10 pupils choose prize winning pigs
Local school children who are studying agriculture at Reaseheath have selected pigs which went on to take top prizes at a premier livestock show.
Food Centre continues international partnership with Tetra Pak
Multi-national engineers and technical operators from global processing and food packaging specialist Tetra Pak have been enjoying a bespoke training course in our industry standard dairy processing halls.
Innovation event showcases undergraduate talent
Ways in which our undergraduates could work with regional businesses to the benefit of both were examined at a promotional event held on campus.
Farming technology explored on The Cat
Innovative technology and its use in farming and food production made for a lively conversation between Programme Leader and HE Course Manager in Agriculture Mark Biddulph and presenter Des Machin on our local community radio station ‘The Cat’.
Stock judging teams rise to College Challenge
Reaseheath’s stock judging teams have continued their run of success in the College Challenge at the East of England Winter Stock Festival, Peterborough.
Food Innovation Room dedicated to former colleague
Reaseheath College’s Food Industry department has honoured a former colleague by dedicating a technical centre to him.
Christmas market and zoo grotto bring Reaseheath festive cheer
Over 2,000 shoppers poured into Reaseheath College in Nantwich on Saturday, eager to buy original gifts made by local designers and craftspeople.
Animal management students praised for Ecuador projects
Our animal management students have been praised for making a difference to the lives of remote communities in Ecuador during a study trip last summer.
Greg helps Team UK shine on a global stage
Greg Houghton, Curriculum Area Manager for Adventure Sports, Sport and Public Services, has used his expertise in sports performance and psychology to help steer Team UK to victory in the global WorldSkills finals in Abu Dhabi.
Steve honoured as WorldSkills UK Local Hero
Horticulture Course Manager Steve Williams has been honoured as a ‘Local Hero’ by WorldSkills UK for the valuable work he does to promote the benefits of the organisation’s competitions and training programmes.
Landscapers rise to challenge at WorldSkills UK finals
Two landscapers flew the flag for Reaseheath at the national finals of WorldSkills UK, held at The Skills Show, NEC Birmingham, last week.
Butchery apprentices show off their skills at WorldSkills UK
Four of our talented butchery apprentices showed off their skills and creative flair when competing at the WorldSkills UK butchery qualifying round.
Construction take on the challenge at Skillbuild
Ten of our talented bricklayers, joiners, carpenters and plasterers represented Reaseheath at the Skillbuild 2017 regional heat at the South and City College, Birmingham.
Richard spreads the word as WorldSkills UK Skills Champion
Former Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture student and national competitor Richard Carden played a valuable role at The Skills Show representing WorldSkills UK as a technical and professional skills ambassador.
Dream job for Reaseheath florist
A former Reaseheath floristry student is to take up an exciting challenge in the Bahamas.
Hi tech safety clothing enhances Public Services experience
Leading global retailer SafeGuard Clothing has made a second donation of protective clothing to our Public Services department, enabling us to further enhance the learning experience of our students.
Clothing trial for Game Management students
Our Game Management students are trialling a range of all weather gear from Ridgeline Clothing, a leading supplier of fit-for-purpose clothing for outdoor professionals.
Christmas market and zoo grotto bring Reaseheath festive cheer
Shoppers have the chance to buy original gifts from local craftspeople at a Christmas Artisan Market being held at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, on Saturday December 2. The college’s mini zoo, complete with Father Christmas, is also open for the weekend, giving families the opportunity to enjoy two festive events.
Reaseheath College rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted
Reaseheath College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for the overall experiences and progress of its students by Ofsted in a report released this week.
Reaseheath’s Countryside students gain valuable research experience during a study tour to the Isle of Skye
Level 3 students from our Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Conservation and Wildlife Management programme gained unique research experience during an inaugural study tour to the Isle of Skye.
Arborist joins Caribbean international relief effort
Reaseheath arboriculture trainer and NPTC assessor Jono Finlow has been helping in the recovery of the Caribbean island of Dominica following its devastation by hurricanes.
Reaseheath College raises understanding of equitation science
Reaseheath College in Cheshire has become one of the earliest colleges to adopt equitation science into its teaching programmes.
Fifth cohort of military veterans graduate
Our fifth cohort of military veterans have graduated from a groundbreaking property maintenance course which will give them the skills to launch a new career.
Reaseheath degrees lead to worldwide opportunities, graduates told
Successful graduates from University Centre Reaseheath have celebrated gaining their degrees at a graduation ceremony at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.
First cohort of Reaseheath veterinary nurses gain professional qualification
Our specialist Centre of Veterinary Nursing has celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of its first cohort of veterinary nurses.
Inspirational rally experience for motor vehicle students
Motor vehicle students have had the privilege of meeting rally driver Jade Paveley, who vroomed onto campus with her Mitsubishi Evo 3 during the run-up to Dayinsure Wales Rally GB (October 26 – 29).
Exceptional HOYS experience for equine students
Our student arena party has once again provided a stellar service to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), the world’s most famous horse show.
Landscapers through to WorldSkills UK finals
Two future stars of the landscape industry will be flying the flag for Reaseheath at the national finals of WorldSkills UK, to be held at The Skills Show, NEC Birmingham, in November.
Countryside students aid The Atlantic Whale Foundation with research into Tenerife’s whale populations
Level 3 students from our progressive Countryside department ventured into unchartered territory when they were the first to experience an educational study tour to the Canary Islands.
RFU focuses in on Rugby at Reaseheath College
Reaseheath College have been selected to receive funding by the RFU to develop, support and increase their rugby offering.
Reaseheath celebrates 60-years of cross-channel links
Every year, Reaseheath welcomes French exchange students from Mâcon College in Southern Burgundy as part of our long-standing relationship with this land-based college.
Construction Plant Maintenance Apprentices celebrate success
The next generation of highly skilled Construction Plant Maintenance engineers have received their final awards at a presentation on campus.
Agriculture students head stateside for a larger than life experience
A group of Level 3 students from our Extended Diploma in Agriculture course were lucky enough to travel to Iowa to further their knowledge of large-scale production methods and to sample the American way of life.
Equine students in Merseyside to receive a top-class education as influential partnership announced
Burrows Lane Educational Equestrian Centre has announced its partnership with Reaseheath College, one of the UK’s leading specialist land-based colleges.
Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College announce outcome of merger
Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College announce outcome of Government funding application to support a move from federation to merger.
Work begins on new student accommodation at Reaseheath
Construction work is underway to build new accommodation for Reaseheath students. Work has begun on the 200 bed halls of residence, which will deliver five blocks of six, eight and 10-bedroom townhouses at the centre of the Nantwich campus.
It’s silver for Lola the Showgirl
A sassie fantasy bug called ‘Lola the Showgirl’, made by our talented floristry students, took centre stage at this year’s RHS Tatton Park Future Florists competition.
RHS students grow their own success
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) students were feeling chipper after taking part in Reaseheath’s First Early Potato Show, held in our Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology.
Four great reasons for celebration at the Nantwich Show
Our college stand was judged the best professional trade stand, thanks to our diverse ‘hands on’ activities, friendly staff and our efforts to engage with and educate the public.
Undergraduates’ show garden will benefit pupils at new special school
Reaseheath undergraduates pooled their talents to design and build a show garden for a special educational needs school which wowed visitors at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 19 – 23).
Charity garden raises awareness of dementia
A show garden built by Reaseheath trained garden designers in support of a charity appeal for Leighton Hospital, Crewe, has won a silver gilt medal at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 19 – 23).
Reaseheath lecturer achieves coveted gold medal at RHS Tatton Park
Reaseheath College lecturer Craig Bailey achieved a coveted gold medal and the title of ‘Best Blooming Border’ when he exhibited as a designer in his own right at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 19 – 23).
Celebration time for successful Reaseheath students
One of the country’s most successful specialist colleges, Reaseheath College in Nantwich continues to notch up record student enrolments and achievements. The college’s annual awards ceremony, held over two days last week, celebrated the success of 1251 Further Education (FE) students who have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills this year.
Undergraduates and staff to present at BIAZA Research Conference
In an exciting first for University Centre Reaseheath, four animal management undergraduates are presenting their projects at the annual British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Research Conference, being held this week at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo.
Reaseheath students make a difference to cancer research
Big hearted students and staff from Reaseheath College have raised over £13,600 for North West Cancer Research, with still more donations expected. The impressive sum was handed over by representatives of the college’s Student Association at the student summer ball, held on the college’s Nantwich campus this week.
Travel beckons for ambitious agriculturists
Two ambitious young agriculturists are looking forward to global travel thanks to a scholarship run by Reaseheath College and the Cheshire Agricultural Society.
Reaseheath College shines at sizzling Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath enjoyed sizzling success in the sunshine at this week’s Royal Cheshire Show, with a ‘Highly Commended’ award for the college’s eye catching trade stand and a fistful of rosettes for agriculture students in the showring.
WorldSkills UK heat tests landscaping skills
Five young landscapers began their WorldSkills UK journey at a college heat held on campus. Level 3 Diploma students Joshua Slater, Tom Cartledge, Kelvin White, Liisi Selmet and Gemma Price demonstrated their technical skills in block paving, decking construction and plant knowledge.
John Muir Award helps Foundation students gain employability skills
Foundation students have been gaining valuable employability skills by working towards their John Muir environmental award. The students carried out conservation tasks across three reserves in a work experience programme, delivered by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, which is aimed at giving young people the skills and confidence to enter a career in the countryside industry.
Reaseheath’s equine team rides high
Reaseheath College equine students were riding high after winning a hotly contested inter college team competition. Katie Gibbins, Lucy Lloyd-Brown, Nieve Dillon, Lucy Lunt-Bell, Emily Hassell and Cerys Calcutt, who are studying for their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management at the Nantwich college, competed against teams from four other leading land-based colleges.
Reaseheath receives national award for supporting armed forces
Reaseheath has been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme BRONZE AWARD in national recognition of our commitment and support for former and current military personnel.
Florists take top prizes at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Our floristry students have continued to prove they are among the nation’s best by taking top awards at this week’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the world’s most prestigious flower show.
Arboriculture students reach new heights
Level 3 Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture students reached new heights at the Arboricultural Association’s (AA) College Climbing Competition, held for the northern region on our campus recently.
Reaseheath’s Family Festival draws visitors from across region
Over 12,000 people from across the region poured into Nantwich on Sunday to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of Reaseheath College’s Family Festival. The action-packed festival, which offered hundreds of activities and displays to appeal to all ages, attracted our largest ever crowd to date and caused a storm of appreciation on social media.
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.
Military veterans gain building blocks for new careers
Eleven military veterans have graduated from a groundbreaking property maintenance course which will give them the skills to launch a new career.
Agriculture students take top prizes in Great Farm Challenge
Reaseheath agricultural students came top of the class in a regional challenge which proved they understand best environmental practice.
Advanced parlour technicians graduate at Reaseheath College
The first specialist technicians to achieve a new Parlour Safe Category 3 Accreditation for the milking equipment industry have graduated from Reaseheath College. Professionals from five of the UK’s leading manufacturers, DeLaval, Fullwood, GEA UK, Lely and BouMatic, received their awards from the Cheshire college, which at present is the only training provider to deliver the bespoke advanced course.
Reaseheath seminar will lead to better care for exotic pets
The special requirements of captive exotic animals will come under the spotlight at a welfare seminar at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, on Sunday April 30.
Talented instructor awarded BHS training bursary
A talented instructor at our Equestrian Centre has been awarded a British Horse Society (BHS) training bursary to further her career.
Reaseheath horticulturists prove they are top of their tree
Reaseheath students have proved they are top of their tree by taking top places in the prestigious Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s ‘Young Horticulturalist of the Year’ competition.
Pupils ‘graduate’ at Reaseheath College
Forty pupils from Crewe and Nantwich primary schools have had a taste of what it is like to graduate by attending an amazing graduation ceremony at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.
Future farmers urged to get involved with politics
Reaseheath College’s next generation of farmers have been urged to speak out about their concerns going into Brexit by local MP Antoinette Sandbach.
Horse Care Apprentices enjoy demo day
Reaseheath College horse care apprentices were introduced to three very different equine activities during a day which celebrated National Apprenticeships Week (March 6 – 10).
Reaseheath’s apprentice stars recognised
A dog trainer and the manager of an animal feeds shop took the top titles at a Reaseheath College awards ceremony which turned the spotlight on apprenticeships and traineeships.
Reaseheath apprentices make a difference for patients at Leighton Hospital
Horticulture apprentices from Reaseheath College, Nantwich, have renovated a garden for patients at Leighton Hospital as their contribution to National Apprenticeship Week (March 6 – 10).
Families flock to Reaseheath Lambing Weekends
Hundreds of local families flocked to Reaseheath College, Nantwich, over the weekend to welcome the first lambs of the season.
Undeterred by wintry weather, hundreds of visitors filled the college’s lambing sheds to meet the newborns and many were lucky enough to experience a live birth.
Top event rider advises on preparation for 2017 season
International event rider Michael Owen gave top tips on how best to prepare for the coming eventing season during an informative training demonstration at Reaseheath Equestrian Centre.
Nantwich pupils get top tips from Crewe Alex future stars
Sporty pupils from Millfields Primary School in Nantwich gained top tips from the future stars of Crewe Alexandra FC at a football tournament at Reaseheath College.
Students star in BBC1’s The Farmers’ Country Showdown
Reaseheath agriculture students are to star in this Friday’s episode (March 3rd) of the Farmers’ Country Showdown, a new daytime TV series celebrating inspirational farming families and the rural events where they showcase their hard work.
Reaseheath students raise funds to get new knees for Tilly
Reaseheath College animal management students 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. As soon as Emma launched a fundraising page via FundRazr to help pay for the operations, the students were quick to offer their help.
Reaseheath Lambing Weekends herald Spring
Hundreds of local families will be flocking to Reaseheath College, Nantwich, during the first two weekends of March to welcome the first lambs of the season.
Plough Sunday raises awareness of farming charity
Local parishioners and members of the agricultural community came together to celebrate the new farming year at a Plough Sunday service held at Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
HGV suppliers offer new apprenticeships in collaboration with Reaseheath College
Reaseheath College has secured 25 new apprenticeship positions for young people thanks to a collaboration with heavy goods vehicle commercial parts suppliers.
Agriculture students take Next Generation shepherding awards
Reaseheath College agricultural students proved they have outstanding all-round industry skills by taking the top awards at the Next Generation Shepherds competition, run by the Central Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA).
Maths and English celebrate their shining stars – Jan 17
Nicholas Beuken and Michel Bartlam have been crowned the Maths and English department’s stars of the term. Both Nicholas and Michael were nominated for demonstrating excellent effort in English and maintaining 100% attendance.
Sports facilities open for community use
Reaseheath has marked the opening of its new, professional level sports facilities to the public with a rugby tournament for local secondary schools.
Pupils from Sandbach High School, Ruskin Community High School, Crewe and Malbank School, Nantwich, took on the touch rugby challenge, which was judged by former English international rugby union player Mark Cueto MBE and supported by Reaseheath sports students.
Students spread festive cheer to deprived children
Reaseheath College students and staff have been helping to spread the festive spirit by filling shoeboxes with gifts and treats for Operation Christmas Child.
Don’t buy exotic pets for Christmas – animal experts’ plea
Reaseheath College animal experts are calling for the public not to buy exotic pets for Christmas unless they are absolutely sure they know how to care for them.
Accolade for RHS students
ighty-five students who gained Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) qualifications at Reaseheath this year have celebrated their achievements.
Mirroring the national trend, around half are professional horticulturists furthering their development while the remainder are career changers and keen leisure gardeners.
Long term trading deals are the biggest Brexit challenge says Sir Peter Kendall
The biggest Brexit challenge is ensuring that the government actively seeks out and secures the best long term trading deals for agriculture according to Sir Peter Kendall, Chair of the […]
Reaseheath College and the University of Chester announce closer partnership
Reaseheath College and the University of Chester have agreed and signed a strategic alliance which will enable both institutions to work together more closely and effectively. Under the alliance, which is not a merger, Reaseheath is now a university centre.
Eco Drones champion reveals latest technology
Ways in which scientists are using drones to help endangered species were described by ecologist and conservationist Professor Serge Wich during a fascinating lecture at Reaseheath last week.
WorldSkills journey continues for Reaseheath landscaper
Future garden landscaper Aaron Byrne has proved his talent by taking a bronze medal in the WorldSkills UK finals.
Reaseheath Equine supports #NotOnMyYard campaign
Reaseheath’s equine department hosted a free public event last week at its Equestrian Centre as part of National Anti-Bullying Week. The event was aimed at raising awareness about the #NotOnMyYard campaign – an equine-specific anti-bullying initiative launched earlier this year by Tudor Rose Equines.
Reaseheath pays respects on Remembrance Day
Reaseheath’s students and staff turned out in force at a college service today (Fri) to commemorate Remembrance Day.
College food enterprise zone takes root thanks to streamlined planning process
Cheshire East Council has completed the local development order process to enable Reaseheath College to proceed with ambitious plans to create an innovative food enterprise zone.
Equine staff and students are royally received at Ascot Champions Day
Equine undergraduates and Level 3 Diploma students attended the prestigious finale of the British flat racing season at Ascot Racecourse.
Companies benefit from on-farm training
Reaseheath’s agriculture department has been working with Chartered Surveyors Dalcour Maclaren to deliver tailor-made training to one of the company’s key clients.
Reaseheath joins the #NotOnMyYard campaign
Reaseheath’s equine department is delighted to be supporting the #NotOnMyYard anti-bullying campaign.
Reaseheath’s festival gets to the core of fruit growing
Hundreds of local families got to the core of fruit growing at Reaseheath College’s popular apple festival over the weekend.
The fruity festival, being held at the Nantwich college for the 25th consecutive year, featured 110 rare varieties of apples and pears…
Cover crops evaluation revealed at Reaseheath
The evaluation of groundbreaking companion cropping trials, aimed at conserving the environment while improving land productivity, have been revealed at Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Construction Plant Maintenance Apprentices celebrate success
The next generation of highly skilled Construction Plant Maintenance engineers have received their final awards at a presentation on campus.
PiCUS masterclass focuses on tree safety technology
Cutting edge technology which detects decay in trees was demonstrated at a seminar at Reaseheath College this week.
Equine students enjoy exceptional experience at HOYS
Reaseheath College equine students and staff have again been under the spotlight at the world’s most famous horse show, the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), by providing the arena party for the sixth consecutive year.
Dairy technologists reach career milestone at Reaseheath College
Twenty-one trainee dairy technologists reached a significant career milestone last week when they graduated from their unique Eden training programme, delivered by Reaseheath College in Cheshire.
Reaseheath College degrees open doors to careers, graduates told
Although studying for a degree could be costly, it would prove to be a phenomenal investment in later life, new graduates from Reaseheath College heard.
Speaking at the Nantwich, Cheshire, college’s Faculty of Higher Education (HE) graduation ceremony, Principal Meredydd David said that an independent analysis had shown that spending £40,000 on course fees and living expenses would bring in nearly a third of a million pounds during a career.
South African study tour voted a massive hit by students
Eighteen of our Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management students were privileged to spend part of this summer studying and traveling within the Shamwari Game Reserve, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
This amazing two week opportunity, which opened our students’ eyes to the range of issues facing conservationists, was organised by our animal management department in partnership with gap year specialists Worldwide Experience.
Reaseheath students to raise funds for local cancer charity
Reaseheath College has named North West Cancer Research as its chosen charity of the year. Students at the leading land-based college in Nantwich voted for the charity after learning of […]
New lizard species identified by Reaseheath lecturer
Research by Reaseheath herpetologist Dr Simon Maddock has helped to formally identify a new species of Indian lizard, the Giri’s geckoella Cyrtodactylus (Geckoella) varadgiri. A scientific paper containing a species […]
Chance to fund research of rare lizards
An exciting crowd funding opportunity has been launched to send two Reaseheath animal science lecturers to Ecuador to help in the study of two rare and endangered species of lizard, Riama yumborum and Riama oculata.
Reaseheath herpetologist speaks at World Congress in China
Reaseheath herpetologist Simon Maddock was among international experts to speak at the 8th World Congress of Herpetology, held in China last month. Simon, a former Reaseheath student who has now […]
Research may lead to better life for sun beetles
Research by a Reaseheath College lecturer may lead to improved welfare and living conditions for sun beetles (Pachnoda marginata peregrina). HE Lecturer in Animal Management James Brereton has been investigating […]
Reaseheath College welcomes new Shropshire partnership
Reaseheath College in Cheshire and North Shropshire College have announced that they are to form a federation which will benefit students, communities and businesses. Both colleges specialise in land-based subjects […]
Reaseheath students make a wheely good impression for Tour of Britain
Reaseheath College sports performance, adventure sports and public services students made a special effort to mark British Cycling’s Tour of Britain by getting involved in a giant piece of aerial […]
Industry support for Reaseheaths’s new Engineering Academy
Leading agricultural engineering companies are supporting Reaseheath College’s efforts to raise the bar for training within the industry. Construction of a £7million Advanced Agricultural Engineering Academy will begin shortly at […]
Reaseheath’s record RAG raises funds for British Heart Foundation
Big hearted students and staff from Reaseheath College have raised a record breaking £33,000 this year for local charities. Representatives from the British Heart Foundation, the Student Association’s chosen charity […]
Reaseheath Horticulture joins Marshalls’ Education Partnership
Reaseheath’s proactive horticulture department is the latest further education provider to join Marshalls Educational Partnership. Marshalls, the UK’s leading hard landscaping manufacturer, has launched its educational initiative to answer increasing […]
WorldSkills journey continues for Reaseheath landscaper
Reaseheath horticulture student Aaron Byrne will join other talented future garden landscapers in the WorldSkills UK finals after qualifying at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2016. Aaron, 17, who is […]
RHS medal for first time garden designer Nathan
Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture student Nathan Webster was awarded a bronze medal at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park for his first ever show garden. At 17 one of the […]
Small spaces with big ideas lead to success for former students
Small but perfectly formed, The Tiny Plant Company repeated last year’s success by winning a silver medal at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2016. The company was launched less than […]
Top honours for Eden students at Nantwich International Cheese Show
Reaseheath College trained dairy technologists took five top awards at the Nantwich International Cheese Show, proving they can hold their own against world class professionals. The students, who are studying […]
Nantwich Show success for student cattle exhibitors
Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture students from Reaseheath College enjoyed record success in the cattle section at the Nantwich Show, winning a total of nine rosettes in youngstock showing and […]
RHS silver for a planetary garden
Reaseheath undergraduates have pooled their talents to design and build a silver medal winning garden at the prestigious RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 20 – 24). Will Parks, Anna […]
BALI prize encourages young professional
Reaseheath Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture Student of the Year Finin Talbot made useful industry connections during a visit to the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park as guest of […]
Reaseheath florists awarded top medal at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Talented floristry students from Reaseheath College, Nantwich, are celebrating after taking a top medal at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 20 – 24). The student team of Jacqueline Tudor, […]
Horse behaviourist Richard Maxwell gives insight into training
Renowned Horse Behaviourist Richard Maxwell gave audiences at Reaseheath Equestrian Centre a fascinating insight into his training methods and philosophies. Richard, who is a qualified Masterson Method Practitioner, combines a […]
Celebration time for successful Reaseheath students
One of the country’s most successful specialist colleges, Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire, continues to notch up record student enrolments and achievements.
The college’s annual awards ceremony, held over two days last week, celebrated the success of 1235 Further Education (FE) students who have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills this year.
Facelift for Under 18s Common Room
Our Under 18s Common Room is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to the efforts of a group of resourceful FE students. Following a suggestion by Safeguarding Officer Stuart […]
Reaseheath plays key role in launch of UK’s first national land based college
Reaseheath College is playing a leading role in the establishment of the UK’s first virtual national land based college which will draw from the best minds in education and industry […]
Reaseheath Zoo receives gold award for giving rare spiders a helping hand
Keepers at Reaseheath College’s campus zoo have been recognised for their success in rearing the minute offspring of one of the UK’s rarest and most spectacular spiders. Reaseheath Zoo has […]
Agriculture students shine at Royal Cheshire Show
Reaseheath agriculture students had a great two days at the Royal Cheshire County Show, competing in cattle and pig showing classes and helping organisers to ensure that the schedule ran […]
WorldSkills journey begins for landscapers
Future garden landscapers, including three from Reaseheath, demonstrated their skills at the north west regional heat of the WorldSkills UK competition. Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture students Nathan Webster, Matt […]
Agriculture students shine at the Young Stock Person of the Year
Two teams of agriculture students successfully represented Reaseheath at The Young Stock Person of the Year regional competition, held at Beef Expo, Bakewell Showground, Derbyshire. Nathan Sillitoe, Will Thomas, Will […]
Undergraduates go behind the scenes at Badminton
BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Sports Performance undergraduates enjoyed a behind-the-scenes visit to the world famous Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. The students were privileged to have an ‘access-all-areas’ tour […]
Lifetime experience for florists at RHS Chelsea
Reaseheath floristry students and staff enjoyed a lifetime experience when they helped to prepare and install a floral arch for HM The Queen at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The arch, […]
Reaseheath’s Brazilian partnership continues to flourish
International links with similar training organisations in Brazil continue to flourish with an expanding programme of exchange visits and discussions. Following the success of ‘Skills without Borders’, an Association of […]
Reaseheath ‘Access to HE’ student flies high with OCN award
A falconer who is flying through his Reaseheath College course after returning to learning has had his achievements recognised with a prestigious regional award. Joe Cooper, from Nantwich, will be […]
Reaseheath accolade for Bombardier apprentice engineer
An apprentice engineer at Bombardier’s Crewe works has been crowned Reaseheath College’s ‘Engineering Apprentice of the Year’. Liam Barnett, 21, from Biddulph, Staffordshire, received his award from Bombardier General Manager […]
In-house butchery training for major supermarket
Butchers from a major supermarket chain spent a bespoke training day extending their knife skills in the butchery department of Reaseheath’s Food Centre. The ten employees, a mix of team […]
Reaseheath’s Family Festival draws visitors from across region
Over 10,000 people from across the region poured into Nantwich on Sunday to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of Reaseheath College’s Family Festival. The action-packed festival, which offered hundreds of activities […]
Industry support for Game Management students
Our Game Management students are gaining essential skills in running a clay pigeon shoot thanks to the support of industry leader Laporte CPC. The clay pigeon shooting company, which supplies […]
Survivors take a Step out for Stroke in Nantwich
The Stroke Association is hosting a Step out for Stroke walk at Reaseheath College, Nantwich on Saturday 4th June. This family fundraising event is open to everyone, regardless of age […]
Reaseheath students help to clean up Nantwich for the Queen’s birthday
Members of Reaseheath College’s Student Association picked litter from one of Nantwich’s major gateways as their contribution to the ‘Clean for the Queen’ campaign. Wearing hi vis vests and armed […]
Reaseheath College gears up for Family Festival
Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up to be one of the best value days out in Cheshire. The action-packed festival, to be held on the college’s Nantwich campus on […]
Pushing the limits by elite athlete Adam
Forty of our sports performance and adventure sports students gained a personal insight into the training and lifestyle of an elite athlete thanks to two presentations from Senior Team GB […]
Equine undergraduates win USA internships
Two Reaseheath equine science undergraduates have won prestigious internships in the USA. Michelle Hand and Zoe Greenwood have both been awarded the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) competitive internship to go […]
Second award for apprentice gardener Rebecca
An apprentice gardener at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens near Malpas has become Reaseheath College’s ‘Horticulture Apprentice of the Year’. Rebecca Dawson, 26, from Aldford, Chester, received her award at a college […]
Accolade for Royal Liverpool apprentice greenkeeper
An apprentice greenkeeper at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, has been crowned Reaseheath College’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’. Peter Lewis, 17, from Heswall, received his award at a college […]
Student Tom to star in groundbreaking TV series
A Reaseheath countryside student is one of the stars in a groundbreaking TV series about the unique abilities of people who have neuro-diverse conditions. ‘Employable Me’ uses science to uncover […]
HE careers day promotes opportunities in horseracing
Many of our equine science undergraduates are considering careers in horseracing following a successful HE information event focused on the industry. After hearing about the variety of well paid and […]
Inaugural BYRDS Symposium hosted at Reaseheath Equestrian Centre
Last weekend, the inaugural British Young Riders Dressage Scheme (BYRDS) Symposium was held at Reaseheath College Equestrian Centre.
The schedule for the BYRDS Symposium, which was titled ‘Two Athletes – One Performance’, was packed-full of interactive presentations from a host of industry experts with topics ranging from sports science, rider psychology and training methods.
Reaseheath’s apprentice stars recognised
A trainee groundsman at one of the country’s top golf courses and a trainee food development technologist who helps to bring new ready meals to the supermarket shelf took the […]
Paige and Poppy scoop Crufts title
Reaseheath student Paige Jepson and her border collie Poppy beat off strong competition to take an obedience title at Crufts, the world’s most prestigious dog show, last weekend. The 18 […]
MP builds on skills during Apprenticeship Week
Local MP Antoinette Sandbach watched horticulture trainees grow their skills during a visit to Reaseheath College on Monday. The MP for Eddisbury was at the Nantwich college to help launch […]
Young Horticulturists prove their growing knowledge
Reaseheath students have celebrated success in the prestigious Chartered Institute of Horticulture’s ‘Young Horticulturist of the Year’ competition. Two Reaseheath trained students were among eight contestants to qualify for the […]
International Recognition for Reaseheath’s Food Centre
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre in Cheshire has gained a globally recognised Grade A certification for food safety from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the third successive year. The college […]
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo Weekend
Hundreds of local families flocked to Reaseheath College over the weekend for the first of two lambing and zoo events. Spring has sprung in the Nantwich college’s lambing sheds with […]
Wildlife undergraduates introduced to life behind the lens
Wildlife Conservation and Ecology undergraduates have been learning how to shoot and edit videos as part of their course. Twenty-six final year students who are studying a ‘wildlife in the […]
Dodson & Horrell Launch Bursary to Support British Equestrian Industry
Europe’s leading equine feed manufacturer Dodson & Horrell is pleased to announce the launch of the Dodson & Horrell British Equestrian Bursary that aims to enhance and support the equestrian […]
Brazilian students’ visit strengthens Reaseheath’s international links
Six Brazilian students are spending nine weeks with us as part of the Association of Colleges ‘Skills without Borders’ initiative. The six, who have joined programmes in our Countryside and […]
Reaseheath welcomes British Grassland Society onto campus
The country’s leading forum in the science and practice of grass and forage production, The British Grassland Society (BGS), has relocated to offices at Reaseheath College. BGS was established in […]
Lambs herald Spring at Reaseheath College
Hundreds of local families are expected to flock to Reaseheath College in Nantwich this weekend for the first of two lambing events. Spring has already arrived in the college’s lambing […]
Reaseheath audience enjoys top tips from eventer Lucinda Fredericks
Competitors, students and staff were privileged to gain training insights from international three day event rider, trainer and businesswoman Lucinda Fredericks during a lecture demonstration at Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre. Lucinda, […]
Cake puts the icing on cub scouts centenary celebrations
Cub and beaver scouts from the 1st South West Cheshire District celebrated the group’s 100th birthday with a special cake made by bakery students from Reaseheath College, Nantwich. The celebration […]
Wildlife film makers encourage undergraduates to ‘make a difference’
Wildlife film makers Madelaine Westwood and Piers Warren are encouraging Reaseheath undergraduates to ‘make a difference’ by recording their concerns about endangered animals on film. Madelaine, founder of the Great […]
Staff members motivate WorldSkills UK squad
Three Reaseheath staff members played key roles in a WorldSkills UK national training camp over the weekend. Jo Maher (Assistant Principal), Greg Houghton (Programme Leader for Public Services) and Kate […]
Brand New Degree Courses at Reaseheath College
The Faculty of Higher Education are pleased to announce several new additions to their suite of Degree programmes available for September 2016 entry. They are: Adventure Sport & Sport: FdSc […]
Top tips from leading event rider
One of Britain’s leading event riders, Oliver Townend, gave an inspirational and entertaining lecture demonstration at Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre. A former winner of both Badminton and Burghley Horse Trials – […]
Students get real-life training on avoiding farming accidents
Reaseheath College agriculture students were taken onto the scene of four life threatening ‘incidents’ which happened on the college’s working farm last week. The scenarios were of typical farming accidents […]
Conservationist Dominic Dyer champions educated discussion
A thought provoking lecture by prominent conservationist Dominic Dyer was followed by informed questions from members of Reaseheath’s Conservation Society. Dominic, who is known for his debating skills at the […]
Increase your career prospects with an equine degree
The debate goes on but the message is clear: studying for an equine science degree hugely improves your career prospects. This was the main topic of conversation when Reaseheath College […]
Mark braves a soaking for a good cause
Agriculture Course Manager and Advanced Practitioner Mark Walton braved a soaking in freezing temperatures to raise money for an African charity. Students and staff queued up to hurl wet sponges […]
College collaboration could benefit learners, communities and businesses
Reaseheath College and North Shropshire College are exploring the potential benefits of a closer collaboration, it was announced this week. Both colleges are specialist land-based institutions, are in a strong […]
Reaseheath agriculture graduates launch calf rearing business
Reaseheath agricultural graduates Chris Webb and Larry Anscombe have joined forces to form a thriving calf rearing business. Along with their friend Chris Roberts, the entrepreneurial pair launched their calf […]
Plough Sunday raises awareness of farming charity
Local parishioners and members of the agricultural community came together to celebrate the new farming year at a Plough Sunday service held at Reaseheath College. A packed congregation gathered in […]
Reaseheath Food and Farming discussion embraces technology
‘Use technology to drive the agricultural industry forward, embrace science, be innovative and never stop learning’. This was the key advice given to Reaseheath College students at a ‘question time’ […]
Rising star Robert addresses the Oxford Farming Conference
Ambitious young farmer Robert Yardley addressed delegates and had the opportunity to meet Princess Anne at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference (OFC). Robert, 29, a current Reaseheath Foundation Degree in Agriculture […]
Brazilian visitors herald strengthening international links
Three education ministers from the Brazilian Government visited Reaseheath to see how we work with employers to train the industry force of tomorrow. The visit was part of a project […]
Reaseheath arborist helps stricken communities in the Philippines
Reaseheath College arboriculture assessor and lecturer Jonathan ‘Jono’ Finlow is in the Philippines answering an emergency call for help from rural communities hit by a typhoon. Jono and fellow members […]
Twm hits the high notes
Reaseheath College trained arborist Twm-Tegid Brunton hit the high notes by singing Christmas carols from the top of a 100ft high redwood tree. Wearing a fairy skirt over his safety […]
Reaseheath public services students ‘make a difference’ at Christmas
When tasked to ‘make a difference’, students on Reaseheath College’s Level 3 Diploma in Public Services course chose to bring joy to children whose illnesses will keep them in hospital […]
Festive fun at Reaseheath’s Christmas horse show
Neigh bells rang out at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre, Nantwich, when Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management students organised a Christmas themed horse show. The students ran a fun […]
Christmas Fair brings festive spirit to Reaseheath
A group of events management students got into the festive spirit by hosting their first Christmas Fair at Reaseheath. Seven first year students on our Level 3 Events Management course […]
Dressage dynasty holds masterclass at Reaseheath College
Riding and training enthusiasts had the privilege of watching the world’s most prolific dressage dynasty in action when the Eilberg family gave a masterclass at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre in […]
Reaseheath flies high at AoC Sport regional tournaments
Two talented members of Reaseheath College’s trampolining squad are to represent the north west region at next year’s Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport National Championships. Georgia Thomasson, 16, and Rosie […]
Student success at English Winter Fair
Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture students proved they have a good eye for commercial livestock by selecting prize winning pigs for the English Winter Fair at Staffordshire Showground. […]
Horseracing careers seem a good bet for Reaseheath students
Reaseheath College equine students were introduced to the varied careers offered by the horse racing industry at an event run by Cheshire Racing Hub. A day of talks and demonstrations, […]
Sweet success for bakery students’ memorial cake
When our Level 2 Bakery and Patisserie students were tasked with designing a cake for Remembrance Day, they came up with the idea of a ‘weeping window’ of poppies, similar […]
Accolade for RHS students
Eighty-five students who gained Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) qualifications at Reaseheath this year have celebrated their achievements. Mirroring the national trend, around half are professional horticulturists furthering their development while […]
Reaseheath College commended by Ofsted for student success
Reaseheath College remains one of the UK’s premier technical and specialist land-based colleges, Ofsted has confirmed. The results of an inspection of the Nantwich, Cheshire college, held in November, shows […]
Stock judging teams are top of the chops in College Challenge
Reaseheath’s stock judging teams beat off opposition from land-based colleges and universities nationwide to take first and third places in the College Challenge at the East of England Smithfield Festival, […]
Reaseheath College is seeking experienced engineers
If you are an experienced engineer who is keen to pass on your skills and experience then teaching could be for you. Reaseheath College is one of the country’s leading […]
Lantra link brings in key Indian visitors
Key figures from an Indian land-based training organisation visited our new horticultural facilities and food centre last week during a fact finding mission looking at best practice. Satender Arya, Chief […]
Talented students prove they are among the best
Three talented Reaseheath students proved they were among the best in the country by successfully competing in the WorldSkills UK national finals. Garden landscaper Chris Shore and florists Fiona Davies […]
Research put into context by visiting speaker
Our animal management undergraduates were privileged to have a lecture on the importance of research from Dr Paul Rees, a leading authority on captive elephant welfare. Dr Rees, of the […]
Reaseheath demo by world class eventer
Eventing enthusiasts had the chance to learn from one of the best cross country riders in the world when Paul Tapner gave a demonstration at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre in […]
Reaseheath students mark Remembrance Day
Reaseheath students and staff turned out in force at a college service today (Wed) to commemorate Remembrance Day. Over a thousand people gathered around the flagpole on the Nantwich college’s […]
Cheshire Racing Hub turns spotlight on horseracing careers
Young people are being encouraged to ‘kick on’ into a racing career thanks to a new project which turns the spotlight onto Cheshire’s thriving horseracing industry. ‘Racing Through Education’ has […]
A flavour of fruit growing at annual apple festival
Hundreds of local families got a real flavour of fruit growing at Reaseheath College’s popular apple festival over the weekend. The fruity festival, held at the Nantwich college as part […]
Reaseheath students inspired by ‘Horses Inside Out’
Reaseheath College’s equine students had the unique opportunity to work with inspirational equine anatomist Gillian Higgins when the British Horse Society (BHS) Cheshire branch presented a ‘Horses Inside Out’ demonstration […]
It’s a done deal for Higher Education students at Reaseheath
The Faculty of Higher Education at Reaseheath College launch their Bursary schemes for HE Students from September 2016. ‘The Deal @ Reaseheath’ is a package of support designed to equip […]
Florists enjoy demonstration by leading expert
Floristry students had the chance to learn from a leading expert when Diane Fair, an international floral demonstrator for the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS), gave a demonstration […]
Equine students provide arena party at HOYS
Our equine students were commended for the professional way they provided the arena party for one of the world’s premier events, the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Students and […]
Reaseheath College degrees are a good investment, graduates told
Although studying for a degree could be costly, it would prove to be a phenomenal investment in later life, new graduates from Reaseheath College heard last week. Speaking at the […]
Floristry demonstration by leading expert
Local floristry enthusiasts will get the chance to learn from a leading expert when Diane Fair gives a demonstration at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, on Tuesday October 13. Diane, an international […]
Reaseheath welcomes new Chair of Governors
Reaseheath College in Nantwich has begun its new academic year by welcoming Richard Ratcliffe as its new Chair of Governors. Well known in agricultural and business circles and a long […]
GCSE Results 2015
Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! Don’t worry about letting us know your results, we will receive them automatically from the Learner Records Service on your behalf. If […]
From horticulture student to world class landscaper
Talented Reaseheath College trained landscape gardener Matt Beesley has proved he is among the world’s best by taking silver at the WorldSkills finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Matt, from Winsford, […]
Student satisfaction soars at Reaseheath College
Higher Education student satisfaction has risen for the second consecutive year at Reaseheath College according to the National Student Survey (NSS). Overall student satisfaction has risen by 12% on the […]
The Reaseheath equine experience
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an equine student at Reaseheath College?… If you have any questions about life as an equine student, the industry, university or on-job training, we’re […]
Careers webchat, live with Horse and Hound
If you’re waiting for your results and wondering whether a college course will get you that dream job with horses, check out our live careers webchat in association with the […]
Triple gold for Reaseheath at Nantwich International Cheese Show
Reaseheath College trained dairy technologists struck gold three times at the record breaking Nantwich International Cheese Show. The students, who are studying on the Nantwich college’s unique Eden programme, took […]
Reaseheath celebrates success at the Nantwich Show
Reaseheath College’s visitor friendly exhibition was judged runner-up best professional trade stand at the Nantwich Show after impressing judges with the enthusiasm of its staff, the diversity of its activities […]
Access agreement decisions for 2016-17: universities set themselves stretching new targets
Universities and college have set themselves challenging new targets to make further and faster progress on fair access to higher education. The new targets, agreed with the Office for Fair […]
Reaseheath garden catches the eye at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Pupils from The Dingle Primary School, Haslington, enjoyed the limelight when they appeared on Reaseheath College’s eye catching garden at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Thomas Atkinson, six, his seven […]
Second win for Reaseheath florists at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Reaseheath floristry students were celebrating after winning the RHS Tatton Park Floristry College of the Year Competition for the second year running. The prestigious competition, which was launched in 2014, […]
Reaseheath supports Crewe Alex fitness programme
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is continuing to use cutting edge sports science equipment at Reaseheath College in Nantwich to help players gain peak fitness. All first team players have recently […]
Travel beckons for ambitious dairy farmers
Two ambitious young dairy farmers are looking forward to global travel thanks to a scholarship run by Reaseheath College and the Cheshire Agricultural Society. Neil Roberts and Neil Quinlan were […]
Reaseheath conservationists inspired by gorilla expert
Influential conservationist Ian Redmond OBE gave an inspirational talk to student members of Reaseheath College’s Conservation Society and members of the public when he visited the College last week. Best […]
Jack wins scholarship to explore fish behaviour
Congratulations to Jack Wootton, a third year undergraduate on our BSc Wildlife Conservation and Ecology Degree. Jack has been awarded a two month £1600 scholarship from the Universities Federation For […]
Reaseheath trained A-Plant engineer carries off top awards
Talented Reaseheath trained engineer Paige Carter has carried off the top awards in a competition aimed at finding the nation’s best construction plant apprentices. The 18 year-old became the first […]
Reaseheath College welcomes royal visitor at Cheshire Show
Reaseheath College gave Sophie, Countess of Wessex, a right royal welcome when she visited the college’s award winning stand at the Cheshire Show earlier this week (June 23 and 24) […]
Reaseheath’s record RAG raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
Caring students and staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have raised a record £20,380 this year for Macmillan Cancer Support – with more to come. Members of the College’s Student […]
Equine students provide arena party at world class Bolesworth
Our equine students were commended for the professional way they provided the arena party for Bolesworth International, our local world class showjumping event. A team of 40 students and staff […]
Florists’ success at WorldSkills UK
Our floristry students swept the board at the WorldSkills UK north west regional floristry qualifier, held at Myerscough College, Preston. Fiona Davies, who is studying for her Level 5 Master […]
Business and events management students get hands-on at Bolesworth International
Level 3 Diploma in Business and Events Management made themselves indispensable at Bolesworth International by helping with the organisation of some major visitor attractions. Twelve students, accompanied by staff, worked […]
Celebration of achievement for special schools
Pupils from special schools marked the completion of their course with a celebration of achievement this week. Over 30 young people received Certificates of Attendance after completing a 30 week […]
Reaseheath students grow their own success
Reaseheath College horticultural students were feeling chipper after taking part in a First Early Potato Show, held at the Nantwich college on Saturday. Thirty Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Level 2 […]
Equine students provide Bolesworth International arena party
Our equine students have been commended for the professional way they are providing the arena party for Bolesworth International, our local world class showjumping event. A team of 40 students […]
Game Management students to benefit from seed donation
Game Management students will be able to learn more about managing habitat for game birds thanks to a donation of game cover seed from Kings, UK and European specialists in […]
Garden designers prepare for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Our horticultural students are busy preparing for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 22 – 26). Instead of designing and building their customary show garden, undergraduates studying for their Foundation […]
Talented landscaper to represent GB in world finals
Talented Reaseheath College trained landscape gardener Matt Beesley is to represent Britain in the WorldSkills finals in São Paulo, Brazil. Matt, who heard of his selection last week, joins the […]
Reaseheath College’s dairy technologists celebrate first year success
Seventeen trainee dairy technologists reached a significant career milestone when they completed the first year of their Eden training programme at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire, earlier this month. The […]
Floristry student launches joint venture with Mum
Our florists have enjoyed a visit to an exciting floristry shop in Crewe which has been opened by a fellow student and her mum. Level 2 Diploma in Floristry student […]
Reaseheath food and farming event promises fun for families
Reaseheath College in Nantwich is preparing to welcome families onto its campus farm on Sunday June 7. Open Farm Sunday is a national event supported by LEAF (Linking Environment and […]
Budding artist captures Reaseheath on a postcard
Congratulations to Naomi Dean, aged six, whose outstanding picture of a rural scene won a competition at our Family Festival to portray “Reaseheath on a Postcard”. Naomi’s picture of a […]
Reaseheath takes top prize at Chelsea Flower Show
Reaseheath’s florists are celebrating after taking a top prize at RHS Chelsea, the world’s most prestigious flower show. Anna Eite, Zoe Sillito, Emily Wiseman and Fiona Davies were crowned runners-up […]
Chelsea victory for horticulture alumnus
Jack Willgoss, who studied for his National Diploma in Horticulture with us in 2005, featured in the BBC’s recent coverage of RHS Chelsea Flower Show after he and his wife […]
Phenomenal success for Reaseheath Family Festival
Thousands of visitors flocked to Reaseheath College on Sunday to join in the college’s fun filled Family Festival. The Nantwich campus was packed with families, many of whom had travelled […]
Talented George is Apprentice of the Year
Talented Crewe Alexandra FC forward George Cooper has been crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ for League 1 in a national competition ‘run by the League Football Education (LFE). The first […]
Hustings further informs student voters
Students and staff had the opportunity to further inform their vote at next week’s General Election at a political hustings with our local parliamentary candidates. Councillor Richard Lee (UKIP), Mr […]
Reaseheath College accreditation success
Following a rigorous four day evaluation by an independent external assessor Reaseheath College has been awarded the ‘matrix Standard’ for the quality of our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service. […]
Cane toad sadly passes away
The animal management department are sad to announce the loss of the College’s cane toad Rita. She passed away during the Easter holidays, likely to be of old age. She […]
WorldSkills UK heat tests landscaping skills
Future garden landscapers demonstrated their skills at the north west regional heat of the WorldSkills UK competition, run on campus last week. Horticultural students and apprentices from across the region, […]
Construction Plant Maintenance Apprentices celebrate success
Reaseheath’s Advanced Apprentices in Construction Plant Maintenance received their final awards at a presentation on campus yesterday (Thursday) Nearly 50 apprentices from all over the country were joined by their […]
Round the clock horse ride raises funds for Lucy’s Mum
Equine Science undergraduates raised nearly £800 by riding our mechanical horse for 24 hours. The funds will help fellow student Lucy William’s family to pay for specialist cancer treatment for […]
Reaseheath student wins award for floodplain orchard
Reaseheath College undergraduate Daniel Ackerley has won a national award with his flood plain orchard. Daniel, who is studying for his Foundation Degree in Countryside, Conservation and Recreation at the […]
Reaseheath College Higher Education Tuition Fees 2015/16
Tuition fees have been confirmed for all new students starting this September on Harper Adams validated courses. These can be viewed on our finance for Higher Education page. For more […]
Schools battle it out in Reaseheath’s Great Pie Bake-Off
Budding food technologists from schools across the region battled it out in a baking challenge laid down by Reaseheath College’s Food Department Ten finalists from secondary schools throughout Cheshire, Shropshire, […]
Reaseheath welcomes Czech dairy students
A few weeks ago Reaseheath became home to a group of 13 dairy students and a tutor from the Czech Republic for two weeks. The students have been enjoying an Agri-Food […]
Repeat recognition for Reaseheath’s Food Centre
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre has gained an internationally recognised Grade A certification from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) for the second year running. The Nantwich College’s Food Centre remains the […]
Reaseheath’s new gym praised by Olympic gymnast
Britain’s greatest female gymnast Beth Tweddle raised the bar when she opened a £1 million sports science department at Reaseheath College in Nantwich. The London Olympics 2012 bronze medallist officially […]
Marine mammal emergency averted!
A beached pilot whale and several dolphins and seals were successfully rescued from the front lawn at Reaseheath College on Tuesday. Fortunately the emergency wasn’t for real, but a simulated […]
MP builds on skills during Apprenticeship Week
Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson built on his skills when he joined construction apprentices during lessons at Reaseheath College last week. The Minister for Children and Families visited the […]
LEP Award £5.58m to Reaseheath College for New Centre of Excellence
The Cheshire and Warrington LEP have announced the creation of a National Centre of Excellence for agri-tech, following its award of £5.58 million to Reaseheath College. The centre, which will […]
Reaseheath’s rising stars recognised
The contribution that Reaseheath College apprentices make to regional businesses was recognised at a glittering awards ceremony. The event highlighted the achievement of 150 apprentices who had gained their qualifications […]
Top training helps Cody kick-start career
Successful motor vehicle alumnus Cody Brookes returned to Reaseheath to share how his time at college helped kick-start his career in the motor industry. Cody,19, from Nantwich, addressed a captive […]
Reaseheath students discuss election issues with MP Stephen O’Brien
Members of Reaseheath College’s Student Association had the opportunity to question their local MP Stephen O’Brien about things that concern them when he visited campus last week. Lack of funding […]
Engineers help shape simulator technology
Our agricultural engineering staff and students have been helping to evaluate a top of the range agricultural tractor simulator which could revolutionise the way tractor driving is taught in the […]
Reaseheath rugby team show great promise
Reaseheath rugby team demonstrated great sportsmanship during their recent game against Crewe and Nantwich Colts. The two teams met at the Vagrants on Wednesday February 25th and played a celebratory […]
Horse care apprentices on show during National Apprenticeship Week
Our Level 2 Apprentices in Horse Care organised a ‘Best Turned Out’ competition today (Monday) to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (March 9 – March 13). The apprentices were assessed on […]
Reaseheath College apprentices feature in BBC Countryfile
Reaseheath College agriculture apprentices featured in BBC’s Countryfile programme on Sunday March 8 as the popular series celebrated the launch of Apprenticeship Week (March 9 – 13). The programme showed […]
Elite dressage judge inspires enthusiasts at Reaseheath Equestrian Centre
The world’s most senior and well respected dressage judge, Stephen Clarke, helped competitors, trainers and judges take their knowledge to a higher level when he gave an inspirational lecture demonstration […]
Lambs herald Spring at Reaseheath College
Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich over the weekend for the first of two lambing events. Spring has already arrived in the college’s lambing sheds with the […]
Reaseheath becomes flagship college for floristry software
Reaseheath College in Cheshire has become the first in the UK to integrate a cutting edge software management system into its floristry teaching. The Strelitzia software is an intuitive programme […]
Council secures pilot enterprise scheme for Reaseheath College
Cheshire East’s farming community, food growers and suppliers could soon benefit from a successful bid by Cheshire East Council to secure Food Enterprise Zone (FEZ) status, a government scheme aimed […]
Talented George is Apprentice of the Month
Talented Crewe Alexandra FC forward George Cooper has been selected as apprentice of the month in a national competition ‘The 11’ run by the League Football Education (LFE). The first […]
Reaseheath scores hat trick in Young Shepherd of the Year
Reaseheath College, agricultural students scored a hat trick by taking the top three prizes at the Young Shepherd of the Year competition, run by the Central Region of the National […]
Career talk inspires travel plans
Reaseheath alumnus Adrian Dunn returned to the College to share his experiences of working and travelling abroad. The former agriculture student addressed our final year Level 3 Extended Diploma in […]
Agricultural undergraduates hone their lab skills as they get inside science
First year Foundation Degree in Agriculture students really got stuck in to investigating the internal workings of the heart and lungs as part of their Agricultural Biology module. Carefully dissecting […]
Reaseheath receives share of £22m to improve engagement work with schools and young people
Reaseheath College is set to receive a share of £22 million to continue its work with school engagement networks whose aim it is to increase school children’s access to study […]
Reaseheath Plasterers gain industry insight
Reaseheath plasterers have been gaining industry tips and experience during their latest site visit thanks to Perkins Plasterers of Stoke-on-Trent. Perkins Plasterers invited students to visit one of their larger […]
Sport helps Reaseheath students get ‘Fit for Work’
Foundation and Entry students are benefitting from an innovative project encouraging them to take up active sports for life. Around 200 students are enjoying dedicated sessions in Reaseheath’s gym and […]
RHS students celebrate success
Sixty students who gained Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) qualifications at Reaseheath this year have celebrated their achievements at an awards ceremony. Mirroring the national trend, around half are professional horticulturists […]
Florists create festive designs at Arley Hall
Our floristry students have been making an impact by decorating one of Cheshire’s finest country homes ready for Christmas. Managers of Arley Hall, near Knutsford, invited our students to help […]
Students and staff spread the joy of Christmas across the globe
Reaseheath College students and staff have been helping to spread the festive spirit by filling shoeboxes with gifts and treats for Operation Christmas Child. Students and staff from across the […]
Reaseheath Conservation Society go Orange for Orangutans
This October the Reaseheath Conservation Society took part in raising money for Chester Zoos charity campaign Act for Wildlife: Go Orange for Orangutans. The society held two pub quiz nights […]
Reaseheath vehicle technicians give Santa a helping hand
Santa’s sleigh will slide more slickly round the streets of Nantwich thanks to pre-season preparation by Reaseheath’s student vehicle technicians. Students from our Levels 2 and 3 IMI Light Vehicle […]
Fantastic success for Reaseheath at WorldSkills UK
Reaseheath florist Anna Eite is officially the most talented student florist in Britain after winning gold at the WorldSkills UK national finals this weekend. Anna took the top title in […]
Reaseheath florists create impact for IChemE
Reaseheath floristry students have been commissioned to create designs for a prestigious awards dinner later this week. The Level 2 Diploma in Floristry students are today putting the final touches […]
Reaseheath was riding high at HOYS
Reaseheath College equine students and staff came under the spotlight at the world’s most famous horse show, the Horse of the Year Show, by providing the arena party for the […]
Reaseheath graduation opens doors to careers success
Graduates from Reaseheath College received degrees designed to boost their careers at a ceremony in the centre of Nantwich. Dressed in gowns and mortar boards, almost 150 graduates spilled out […]
Raceway trip proved no drag for IMI motor vehicle students
When the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) announced that they were giving away tickets to Santa Pod Raceway for the National Hot Rod Finals, the motor vehicle technology team […]
The Cheshire Grassland Society celebrates half century
The Cheshire Grassland Society celebrated its 50th anniversary with a drinks reception and formal dinner at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, last week. The society held its first meeting at Reaseheath in […]
Reaseheath College earns top marks for its Higher Education
Reaseheath College’s higher education students receive an excellent experience, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has confirmed. The QAA, which is the HE equivalent of Ofsted, has judged […]
Sports science at Reaseheath supports Crewe Alex fitness programme
Cutting edge sport science equipment at Reaseheath College is helping Crewe Alexandra FC’s first team squad to train throughout the season. All first team players have visited the Nantwich college […]
A great day at the Nantwich Show
What a great Nantwich Show it proved to be this year! It was great to meet up with so many industry partners and current and ex students at our […]
Reaseheath students are top of the tree at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Reaseheath College garden designers and florists completed a phenomenally successful RHS Flower Show Tatton Park by winning two top awards and helping Cheshire’s leading visitor attractions to achieve another. A […]
Reaseheath landscape gardener wins place in national finals
Reaseheath College horticulture student Richard Carden won his way through to the 2014 WorldSkills UK Landscape Gardening finals after a high profile three day competition at last week’s RHS Flower […]
It’s party time for Cheshire Gardens of Distinction!
Happy tenth birthday to Cheshire Gardens of Distinction! This formidable organisation, which represents the county’s greatest gardens, celebrated its anniversary in style at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park on […]
Good luck Richard!
Talented Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horticulture Richard Carden is representing Reaseheath in the WorldSkills UK Landscape Gardening Semi Finals at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. He is one of […]
Reaseheath florists win RHS Tatton Park Floristry College of the Year
Reaseheath floristry students were celebrating after winning the RHS Tatton Park Floristry College of the Year Competition yesterday. This prestigious new competition is open to UK based floristry colleges and […]
Reaseheath’s show garden adds flavour to RHS Flower Show
A truly edible show garden, A Taste of Wythenshawe celebrates the success of community health and welfare programmes led by sponsors the Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG). Designed and built […]
Reaseheath students gear up for RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Reaseheath College garden designers and florists are gearing up for the prestigious RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (July 23 – July 27). We have an impressive medal record for our […]
Reaseheath’s Rag raises money for St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice
Caring students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich presented nearly £10,000 to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice at their summer ball last week. Money raised from RAG (Raising and Giving) activities was […]
Record Year for Reaseheath College
One of the country’s most successful specialist colleges, Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire, has notched up another record year of student enrolments and achievements. The college’s annual awards ceremony, held […]
Dealerships join Reaseheath College to enhance student experience
Reaseheath College agriculture students operated £1million-worth of technical machinery during the first silaging operation of the season. The cutting edge machinery and equipment was loaned to the Cheshire college by […]
National endorsement for Horticulture Department
Reaseheath’s Horticultural Department received national recognition as it became officially accredited by the Institute of Horticulture (IOH). The IOH is the professional body for the industry and has recently been […]
Home grown success for Reaseheath horticulturists
Reaseheath College horticultural students were feeling chipper after taking part in a First Early Potato Show, held at the Nantwich college on Saturday. Thirty Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Level 2 […]
Reaseheath students pipped at the post in Barclays Money Skills final
An inspirational idea for a mobile phone app earned Reaseheath College, Nantwich, equine students second place in the national finals of a business enterprise competition. Emily Bancroft and April Macleod, […]
Equine students provide Bolesworth International arena party
Our equine students did a great job providing the arena party for Bolesworth International last week. Our team of 40 staff and students were on duty in all three showjumping […]
Reaseheath College wins at Cheshire Show
Reaseheath College’s action packed exhibition was voted Best Outside Education Stand at this week’s Cheshire Show. The Nantwich, Cheshire, college took top honours after judges gave it full marks for […]
Travel beckons for ambitious young farmers
Two ambitious young farming entrepreneurs are looking forward to global travel thanks to a scholarship run by Reaseheath College and the Cheshire Agricultural Society. Rachel Billington and Simon Bonner were […]
Reaseheath College’s dairy technologists celebrate first year success
Twenty four trainee dairy technologists reached a significant career milestone when they completed the first year of their Eden training programme at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire, earlier this month. […]
Reaseheath construction students build on skills for competition
Three Reaseheath College, Nantwich, construction students proved they have outstanding skills by impressing judges at an Olympic style competition to find the nation’s most talented young tradespeople. Advanced carpentry apprentice […]
Reaseheath rowers to raise funds for cancer charity
Forty staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have signed up to take part in the Chester Dragon Boat Festival to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Two teams of Reaseheath […]
Speedy learning curve for future engineers
Future engineers from local primary and secondary schools learned about the science and technology behind a 1,000 mph record attempt during a visit to Reaseheath College in Nantwich. Twelve schools […]
Results prove Reaseheath makes a huge difference to students and to its local community
Reaseheath College contributes £85.7 million in additional income per year to the local business community, a new report shows. This was one of the key findings in a recent independent […]
Reaseheath burgers get top marks for taste
Innovative burgers made by food technology students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have won bronze awards in the first round of the EBLEX ‘England’s Best Burger Challenge’ The recipes for […]
Reaseheath College building dedicated to visionary governor
Reaseheath College’s newest halls of residence have been officially dedicated to the man who helped to make the college a leader in vocational training. Platt Hall has been named in […]
RHES fundraise for Crocodiles of the World
Since the Reaseheath Herpetological & Entomological Society was founded in 2010, one of our main objectives has been to fundraise for an annually chosen charity. Last year we raised over […]
Bumper crowds enjoy Reaseheath College Festival
Bumper crowds flocked to Reaseheath College on Sunday to join in the college’s annual Family Festival. Thousands of visitors spent the day at the college’s Nantwich campus, enjoying the warm […]
Young entrepreneurs impress with their business idea
Future business leaders from Reaseheath won an amazing four awards in this year’s Young Enterprise competition with their quirky idea to recycle glass bottles by turning them into household items. […]
Chancellor applauds plans for cutting edge Food Futures Centre
Chancellor George Osborne has congratulated Reaseheath College’s efforts to help food producers meet the challenge of world population growth and climate change. Cutting the first sod on the site of […]
Old Hall Field Sumo Subsoiler Demonstration
Earlier this month our Agriculture Department received a machinery demonstration from SUMO UK Ltd. Richard Hales, sales manager for Sumo, brought the machinery on-site for a demonstration and to start […]
Reaseheath undergraduate wins chance to join USA horse research project
Reaseheath undergraduate Charlotte Woolley has won a prestigious internship at the world’s leading equine breeding and research centre. Charlotte, 21, who is in the final year of her BSc (Hons) […]
Winning undergraduates to attend key scientific conference
Six Reaseheath equine undergraduates have won bursaries to attend a key International scientific conference. BSc Hons Equine Science students Amy Porter, Charlotte Woolley, Marie Gellion, Jess Irving and Megan O’Loughlin […]
Young entrepreneurs impress with their business idea
Future business leaders from Reaseheath College have won the first leg of this year’s Young Enterprise competition with their quirky idea to recycle glass bottles by turning them into household […]
Spiky newborn makes Easter appearance at Reaseheath’s Zoo
A spiky newborn with attitude is making his first public appearance at Reaseheath College’s zoo in Nantwich over Easter. The baby porcupine, known as a ‘porcupette’, was born in March […]
Racing careers could be a good bet for Reaseheath equine students
Reaseheath College equine students are keen to kick on into horse racing careers following an action packed event focused on the industry. Jobs from jockey to media specialist were described […]
New life saving kits for campus
Reaseheath has become the first college to receive defibrillators from The Oliver King Foundation. Eight of the potentially life saving kits will be placed strategically around campus and will be […]
Young bakers’ cakes are fit for a Queen
Budding bakers from across the region were crowned winners in a hotly contested schools challenge laid down by Reaseheath’s food department. Just ten entries from a total of 120 made […]
Reaseheath College helps Cheshire school get full marks for gardening
Chancellor George Osborne has given full marks to a Cheshire school mentored by Reaseheath College’s Master of Horticulture Harry Delaney. The Chancellor visited Comberbach Primary School Northwich school last week […]
Speed car pioneer inspires Reaseheath College’s engineers
The second fastest men on earth has urged Reaseheath College’s motor vehicle and engineering students to reach for the stars by focusing on careers as professional engineers and scientists. Richard […]
Reaseheath students look for alternative to soya in sheep feed
Agricultural students from Reaseheath College are helping to carry out a trial to replace soya with a more sustainable UK grown protein in ewe feed. Thirty Level 3 Extended Diploma […]
Public Services learn about life behind bars
Our public services students found out about the harsh realities of prison life during a day of insightful workshops with national educational charity The No Way Trust. The Trust’s core […]
Motivated Reaseheath students receive bursaries
Two motivated students from Reaseheath College, Nantwich, have received bursaries from the Studley College Trust to help them finance their studies. Jack Devaney, 19, a horticulture student and Dafydd Jones, […]
Reaseheath apprentices ensure staff succession
The crucial role that apprentices play by ensuring staff succession was emphasised at an awards ceremony at Reaseheath College last week. The ceremony celebrated the achievement of 180 apprentices who […]
Degree students are inspired by zoological evaluation practices
On the 3rd March, Cassandra Murray, Evaluation Coordinator from the Zoological Society of London came to visit the Reaseheath Animal Management Department to work with our second year FdSc Zoo Management students. Cassandra […]
Global eco experience for Reaseheath Countryside students
Eight first year students from Reaseheath College’s Countryside department are to join environmental projects abroad as part of their summer training. The students, who are studying for their Level 3 […]
Young gardeners get the plot
Pupils from Watermill School in Stoke on Trent have been learning horticultural skills as part of our successful Vocational Opportunities Programme for 14 to 16 year-olds. We have worked in […]
Bluebell meets her Beau!
February is adopt a rescue rabbit month so we are encouraging owners of single rabbits to go out and find a companion for their rabbit. Rabbits are social animals and […]
Reaseheath College’s home baking challenge hots up
Reaseheath College’s challenge to find the region’s best Year 9 baker is hotting up as the semi finals draw to a close. The 45 entries which made the second round […]
Lambs herald Spring at Reaseheath College
Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich over the weekend for the first of two lambing events. Spring has arrived early in the college’s lambing sheds with the […]
Reaseheath appeals to businesses to take on an apprentice
Reaseheath College is appealing to employers to get in touch during this week’s National Apprenticeships Week (March 3-7) The Nantwich college is currently training 537 apprentices, most of whom spend […]
Equestrians take on Olympic style challenge at Reaseheath
Two World class equestrian personalities offered a unique insight into Olympic sport during a masterclass at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre last week. Several hundred visitors and equine students from several […]
Visit to Llandyrnog Creamery
On the 9th January 2014, Toni-Anne Harrison, Penny Masters, Debbie Heritage-Brill and myself, visited Llandyrnog Creamery. It was a great day and proved to be very informative. Llandyrnog originates back […]
Star Alumnus: Lois Dalton
The Reaseheath Alumni Association are keen to keep in touch with former students and support them on their career journeys. It’s inspiring to hear about the wide ranging career paths […]
RHES visit and receive a talk on Manchester Museum’s Live Vivarium
On the 17th February, the Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society (RHES) travelled down to Manchester for a talk and live amphibian display by Adam Bland, the Assistant to Head Curator […]
International recognition for Reaseheath College’s Food Centre
Reaseheath College’s Food Centre has become the first and only educational institution in Britain to achieve an internationally recognised British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification. The £7million Food Centre, which is […]
Valentine message from Reaseheath florists
Reaseheath College floristry students made floral messages to present to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Level 1 Certificate in Floristry students at the Nantwich college enjoyed making heart shaped […]
Love is in the air for Reaseheath rabbits
Every bunny needs some bunny to love! This is the Valentine’s Day message from Reaseheath College’s animal management department in support of a national campaign encouraging owners of lone rabbits […]
Animal Management to Africa and back
Holly Berry and Hayley Worsfold attended the 11th International Conference on Environmental Enrichment (ICEE), hosted by the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (Pretoria), held at Kwalata Game Lodge, Dinokeng […]
Reaseheath’s lambing and zoo promise twice the fun
Local families can enjoy twice the fun if they visit Reaseheath College, Nantwich, during the first two weekends in March. Preparations are well in hand for the college’s popular lambing […]
Tesco team gets a training taster at Reaseheath Food Centre
A technical and development team from Tesco’s dairy category received a practical overview of production processes during a bespoke training event at Reaseheath College’s Food Centre. The team of five, […]
Rare breed ponies help to educate Reaseheath students
Two rare breed ponies are helping Reaseheath College undergraduates to understand how the equine mind works. Exmoor ponies Yasmin and Yohan, who are 19 months old, are being handled and […]
Methane gas from cows makes for illuminating interview
The way Reaseheath converts the slurry from our dairy cows into a renewable energy source made for an illuminating interview on BBC Radio Stoke this week. Farm Manager Mark Yearsley […]
Reaseheath students go orange for orangutans
Reaseheath College animal management students went orange to help save one of the world’s most endangered apes. The students dressed in orange and asked others to do the same during […]
Videos kick off careers in racing
Videos promoting the diverse and exciting careers in the horse racing industry have been released by The Cheshire Racing Hub. The Racing Hub was launched last year with the aim […]
Reaseheath Engineering Department Receives New Equipment
The Engineering department has recently received a host of new machinery, which will serve to support current and future learners on their educational journey. New machinery includes: harvesting and processing […]
Students get first hand ‘zoo practices’ experience when introducing porcupines
Animal Management’s two groups of African Crested Porcupines have finally met! With the assistance from FDSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare and FDSc Zoo Management second year students, the porcupines went […]
Skype conferencing for RHES
Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society (RHES) were benefited from a guest speaker in virtual form. Colin Stevenson spoke to the society via Skype about his time as director at Madras […]
RHES Raising Funds for their Annual Charity
This year RHES are raising vital funds for their nominated charity Crocodiles of the World. The charity is dedicated to the conservation and education of the world’s crocodiles. RHES members […]
RHES undertake Habitat Restoration for Rare Dragonfly
The first Tuesday of the month is going to be a busy one for RHES (Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society). The group are to undergo a native species project for […]
RHES Help unwanted Reptiles and Raptors
This year RHES (Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society) have been raising money for North Wales Reptile and Raptor Sanctuary (NWRR). So far they have raised a whopping £437.08 through three […]
Reaseheath food students impress with tasty meals for children
Food technology students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich, Cheshire, have impressed industry experts by developing a range of tasty and healthy children’s meals for the supermarket shelf. Eleven students in […]
RHES attend Venom Day at Bangor University
On the 16th of November 2013 the RHES attended Venom Day hosted by Bangor Herpetological Society and the British Herpetological Society (BHS) at Bangor University. Bangor students and key members […]
Stars of Reaseheath College
Students and staff from Reaseheath College’s Animal Management department started the festive season off with a kick. They dressed up donkeys, ponies and goats in festive decoration to spread Christmas cheer […]
Success of Reaseheath scheme key to MEA conference
Reaseheath’s successful scheme for training dairy engineers of the future was discussed when the Milking Equipment Association (MEA) held their Autumn conference at the Motor Heritage Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire. […]
Farm and dairy herd brings in the cream
Our farm staff were over the mooooooon last week after receiving one of the most prestigious awards in the Cheshire County Farms competition. We won the category for best farm […]
Grass track racer in pole position
Reaseheath College motor vehicle student Aidan Arrowsmith certainly hasn’t been allowing the grass to grow under his wheels. The 17 year-old is one of the UK’s most promising young grass […]
Reaseheath Vehicle Technology reaches into the future
Reaseheath College at the Forefront of Hybrid Technology Our Motor Vehicle Technology team have taken steps into the future of motor vehicle training with the purchase of a Toyota Prius […]
Talented James is Apprentice of the Month
Talented Crewe Alex Under 18s captain James Jones has been selected as apprentice of the month in a national competition ‘The 11’ run by the Football Education (LFE). James was […]
Horticulture industry professionals visit Reaseheath
On Saturday 30th November the College welcomed leading professional horticulturists from the Institute of Horticulture. The Institute, which has recently been granted a Royal Charter by The Queen, came to […]
Students help to bring cheer to disadvantaged children
Reaseheath College students have been helping to spread festive spirit by filling shoeboxes with toys and treats for Operation Christmas Child. Students from all departments at the Nantwich college prepared […]
Reaseheath Florists decorate Arley Hall for Christmas
On Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November, Level 2 and 3 Floristry students at Reaseheath College decorated the grand Gallery at Arley Hall near Northwich in preparation for Arley Hall’s […]
Reaseheath bake-off competition hots up
Entries are streaming in for Reaseheath College’s Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition. The first heat of the cooking challenge is well under way, with teams of pupils from 42 […]
Zoo trip prize for Bury budding scientists
Budding scientists from Bury Church of England High School saw some of their lessons come to life during a behind-the-scenes visit to Reaseheath’s zoo. Twelve pupils from Years 9 and […]
Career chat inspires herpetological students
Former animal management students Luke Harding and Simon Maddock described their adventures with some of the world’s rarest reptiles and amphibians during a talk to Reaseheath’s Herpetological and Entomological Society […]
RHES make the most of Manchester’s minibeasts!
On Monday 21st October, Reaseheath Herpetological and Entomological Society (RHES) travelled to Manchester for a day focused on all things creepy crawly. First stop was Manchester Museum. After taking a tour […]
Arley Hall opens its doors to the public
Arley Hall, the grand Victorian Jacobian Hall owned by Lord and Lady Askbrook, situated in rural Cheshire opens its doors to the public for its Christmas Floral Extravanganza from the […]
Reaseheath College to build cutting edge Food Futures Centre
Reaseheath College has announced plans to add to its world class facilities by building an £8million industry-led Food Futures Centre. The project will enable the Cheshire based college to support […]
Apprentice helps to grow dog grooming business
A Cheshire dog grooming parlour is successfully using the government’s apprenticeship programme to develop its workforce. Angela Mayers, owner of The Groom Room in Saltney, has seen her well established […]
Reaseheath students pay tribute to Britain’s war veterans
Representatives from the Reaseheath College’s Students Association were among those to join representatives from the Royal British Legion at Crewe Station on Monday for a special platform service to mark […]
Reaseheath funding bid will help farming businesses
Reaseheath College, Nantwich, agricultural advisors are to help 50 farmers with challenged areas of their businesses following a successful bid for funding from The Prince’s Countryside Fund. The project, which […]
Floral designs for Arley Halls Christmas Extravaganza
By Reaseheath Level 3 Floristry students We have been asked to decorate The Gallery at Arley Hall for their Christmas Extravaganza, which is taking place between Saturday 30th November to […]
Reaseheath gets top marks for promoting pet care
Reaseheath College has won a national accolade for activities promoting responsible pet ownership during National Pet Month. The Nantwich, Cheshire, college took the National Pet Month award for the best […]
Floristry students design wedding flowers for Mere Golf and Country Club
By Reaseheath Floristry students During the first week of October, Level 3 Floristry students were asked to put together the flowers for a wedding at the prestigious Mere Golf and […]
Skills leader gets training overview at Reaseheath College
Senior civil servant David Russell brought himself up to date with the industry ready skills offered by land based colleges during a fact finding tour of Reaseheath College last week. […]
Can horses teach us a better way of doing things?
Our Entry and Foundation Department is successfully using natural horsemanship methods to help both learners and staff. Taking elements from techniques used by Monty Roberts, Kelly Marks and other practitioners […]