Education and Training
Record-breaking visitor numbers for Lambing and Animals Weekend
A record-breaking number of visitors have flocked to a popular annual event to meet the first lambs of spring as they were welcomed into the world. More than 4,000 people visited Moreton Morrell College’s annual Lambing and Animals Weekend, held at WCG’s Nether Moreton Farm, making it the event’s busiest year to date.
Visitors were able to meet and hold the new-born lambs, with a lucky few even seeing some being born, as well as sit on a tractor and speak to farm manager Henry Dingle. The college’s Animal Centre also opened its doors for people to get up close to meerkats, porcupines and other exotic animals, and families
enjoyed taking part in a special adventure trail around the grounds of the college.
“We also had a lot of questions about land-based careers and the industry courses which can be studied at WCG.
The event’s new farmers’ market was also a hit with visitors, giving people the opportunity to sample a range of local produce and purchase goods from local small businesses.
“We now hope to see some of those who made enquiries visit our upcoming Degree Level Open Event at Moreton Morrell College on June 18 to find out even more about the courses on offer.”
Peter Husband, WCG Group Principal and Moreton Morrell College Director, said: “It was incredible to welcome so many people to our Lambing and Animals Weekend after Covid forced us to hold the event virtually for the last two years.
The Degree Level Open Event at Moreton Morrell College is set to be held from 10am to 2pm on June 18. To book a space, visit wcg.ac.uk/degreeopenevent
“It was clear that everyone was keen to be back at in-person events, and what better way to spend a weekend than meeting our new-born lambs at the farm.
“It was incredible to welcome so many people to our Lambing and Animals Weekend after Covid forced us to hold the event virtually for the last two years."
WCUC launch leads to surge in degree course applications Applications for degree courses at a leading college group have seen a significant boost since the launch of its new university centre.
Courses including Veterinary Nursing and Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation at Moreton Morrell College have seen substantial growth.
WCG launched Warwickshire College and University Centre (WCUC) in December and saw a 15 per cent rise in overall applications for degree-level courses to the end of January.
While Computer Networks and Cybersecurity applicants at Royal Leamington Spa College and Rugby College have risen from two to 18.
The first UCAS deadline of the year has now passed and applications have risen from 480 in 2021 to 551 in 2022 for the college group. It is the first recruitment cycle for WCUC and also comes after the college became the first college group in the UK to be granted Bachelor degree awarding powers by the Office for Students, alongside the Foundation degree awarding powers already in place.
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Since the launch of WCUC, students are able to study and complete a Foundation degree or Honours degree awarded directly by WCUC. It is registered with the Office for Students and meets the requirements for course quality, academic standards, student support and student protection.
On UCAS applications alone, the college group has seen a rise of 21.85 per cent in applications – with all universities nationally only experiencing an average growth of 2.1 per cent.
WCUC delivers Higher Education courses from Royal Leamington Spa College, Evesham College, Rugby College, Moreton Morrell College, Pershore College, Warwick Trident College and Malvern Hills Centre for Digital & Cyber Technology.
Compared to 2020 figures the applications across the college group for degree-level courses are up 42 per cent.
To find out more about Warwickshire College and University Centre and upcoming open days visit wcuc.ac.uk
"On UCAS applications alone, the college group has seen a rise of 21.85 per cent in applications – with all universities nationally only experiencing an average growth of 2.1 per cent."
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