Bicton College Principal David Henley greeted delegates in his home this week, welcoming them from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania as part of Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust’s latest intake.
The seven students were invited to dine with David and wife Leigh, along with BOAT trustees Bill Vellacott and Mike Pash, giving them an introduction to Bicton College, it’s background, people and it’s close links with the Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust.
The Trust aims to improve agriculture in the developing world by providing effective training programmes that can be further taught...
Animal Care students from Bicton College have just returned from a 3 week trip of a lifetime in Malawi.
Animal Curators Oli Force and Jane Jennings took the group of 16 students to experience the wilds of Malawi, embracing the culture, lifestyle, people and wildlife.
Working with the Nyika Vwaza Trust (a registered charity in both Malawi and the UK), students visited the Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve learning about their anti-poaching and educational outreach work.
Students were inspired by the conservation projects and park management...
Scrumpstock, a cider, scrumpy, ale and music festival, is coming to Devon.
The festival, previously entertaining cider drinkers in Somerset, will be held at Bicton College over the weekend of 24-25 May.
Scrumpstock representative Jim Fry explained why the decision was made to bring this fantastic festival to Devon. He said: "Whilst looking for a more rural, pleasing environment to hold our festivities we came across the splendid grounds of Bicton College who were only too happy to have us.
"Not only because we bring extra income to the college but also because of...
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon Owen Paterson, MP, and local MP for East Devon, Rt Hon Hugo Swire, MP, opened the new Animal Husbandry School at Bicton College this week to offer their support for a new era of animal care education which includes the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
A £2,880,000 grant from the Skills Funding Agency has paved the way for the build. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is the leading national charity working to conserve and protect the United Kingdom's rare native breeds of farm animals from extinction.
Bicton College students and their four-legged friends are pleased to be moving to their new dog grooming centre on the East Budleigh campus this month.
Relocating from the current building to newly developed facilities as part of the new Animal Husbandry School means students studying animal care will now benefit from state-of-the-art equipment in the dedicated dog grooming centre.
Bicton College offers several dog grooming courses at different levels, and students are currently in need of dogs for washing and drying, trimming and nail (claw) clipping. All breeds and ages...
Sam Alford and Sam White, both from Exmouth, are starting a bike recycling project at Bicton EaRTH in East Devon. It is one of few such projects based in the heart of a rural community where there is a need for low-cost, independent transport – especially for young people.
After working for various charities and youth projects they are now establishing EaRTH Cycles and want the public to donate their old bikes, rather than throwing them away.
“We’ve secured support for the project from Devon County Council’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Making it Local and Awards For...
Bicton College is gearing up for its first ever music festival, taking place at the end of this month on Saturday 31 August. The college grounds will provide a beautiful backdrop for this intimate, one day event which will showcase the best of Devon’s musical talent, alongside some of the hottest up and coming acts from across the UK including:
Wille and the Bandits
Having toured their unique brand of roots rock with the likes of Deep Purple, Joe Bonamassa, The John Butler Trio and Status Quo Wille And The Bandits are now proudly touring their brand new, critically...
On Saturday 15 June, Bicton College opens its doors to the public for its annual Country Fair. Live music and various animal shows will take place throughout the day alongside the many local businesses and stallholders, showcasing Devon’s finest food produce, crafts and activities. Current students will also be demonstrating their knowledge in each course area, giving the public a chance to really understand (and try for themselves!) what Bicton College is all about. The focus this year will be on music, getting active and horticulture – from tranquil garden tours to military style assault...
Bicton College opens its doors to the public for its annual Country Fair on Saturday. Live music and various animal shows will take place throughout the day alongside the many local businesses and stallholders, showcasing Devon’s finest food produce, crafts and activities. Current students will also be demonstrating their knowledge in each course area, giving the public a chance to really understand (and try for themselves!) what Bicton College is all about. The focus this year will be on music, getting active and horticulture – from tranquil garden tours to military style assault courses...
