2022
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Principal’s Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to Reaseheath today to enjoy our much-loved Family Festival event, which we have held on our beautiful campus for many years. We offer a wide variety of land-based and technical courses here at Reaseheath College and University Centre, many of which will be displayed today with lots of activities for you and your family to enjoy. I, like many others, have been particularly looking forward to this year’s Family Festival event, after having to postpone it for the past two years due to covid. The event this year is also particularly exciting as we are currently celebrating our 100th anniversary, and our rich history dating back to 1921 is a key theme for today. I hope that you enjoy discovering more about Reaseheath’s past, present and future and how we have developed into the progressive and innovative campus we have today. Thank you for visiting us and I hope that you and your family enjoy your day. Marcus Clinton Principal and CEO
Alumni
Are you a past Reaseheath student? After you leave Reaseheath, whether you decide to go onto further study, into employment or travel the world, our alumni community is a great way to keep connected with the college. Join our alumni network on our website at www.reaseheath.ac.uk/alumni/mydetails Reaseheath Alumni Association will help you build your professional and social networks, stay in touch with the college and give you the opportunity to help inspire our next generation of students.
Help us celebrate our 100th anniversary It is a particularly exciting time to be part of our alumni community as we are currently celebrating our 100th anniversary throughout 2021/22. To help us celebrate, we are looking for Reaseheath alumni to send their memories and photos to us, so we can share them on our website and on social media. If you’re a former Reaseheath student please let one of our staff members know as you enjoy your visit to the campus today – we would love to reconnect with you!
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What’s On
We hope you have comfy shoes on as today you have lots to see and do! Some activities have specific timetables so please check posters in the curriculum areas or visit our website for specific timings. 1
Construction
• 100 years of bricks • Student demos in
bricklaying, joinery, plastering and surveying
• Build a boat • Bob the Builder appearance
• Have-a-go bricklaying 2 Agriculture
• Tractor display
farming through the ages
• Robotic milking • Ride on the toy tractors
• Sheep stock judging • Cattle show • Farming tractor simulator
3 Farmers Market
• Wide range of food and craft stalls
4 Foundation
• Farm barn tour • Childrens games,
activities and quizzes
• Chocolate tombola and raffle
• Jewellery stall 5 Main Lawn
• Main stage acts
throughout the day
• Spitfire
6 Student Association
• Fundraising activities in aid of this year’s RAG charity Hope House Children’s Hospice
• Bouncy castle • Photo booth • Mascots • Childrens games
8 Course advice and careers at Reaseheath
• Careers and work placement team
• Adult course information
• Find out more
about working at Reaseheath
• College and degree course information
• Apprenticeships advice
• Employer
engagement
9 University Centre Reaseheath
• Science challenge 10 Countryside
• Tree climbing demo • Winching and throw bag
• Planking machine demonstrations
• Have-a-go tree climbing
7 Wellbeing
• Colouring wall • Friendship bracelets • Helping hands
• Stone painting • Wildlife collages • Wood weaving and carving
• Forest College – flower pressing
What’s On
11 Library
• Book sale 12 Engineering
• Tractor and
machinery displays
• TV cars • Vintage car display • Telehandler and mini digger activities
13 Veterinary Nursing
• Vet nursing demos and have-a-go
• Day in the life of a veterinary nurse
• Vet physio • Vet technology demo 14 Food
• Street food market • 100 years of travel • Tours of processing halls and bakery
• Butchery, cheese and
butter making demos
• Bakery display • Reaseheath cheese,
butter and meat sales
15 Sports
• BMX displays • Scouts climbing wall • Traditional games • Army challenge 16 Horticulture
• Scientific pondering (microscopes and investigations)
• Seeking design
intervention story boards - profiles of Gardeners over 100 years
• Floral installations • Have a go block paving
• Make your own
wildlife habitat such as bird boxes and bat boxes
• Tours of vertical farm and glass houses
17 Animal Management
• Fun dog show • Zoo demos and keeper talks
18 Equine
• Newfields Riding
School Trick Show – Daring stunt and trick performances
• Student equine drills • East Cheshire Musical Rides display
• Polo Cross demo • Riding simulator • Donkey rides
throughout the day
• Glitter painting
Dog Show
2 entries per person £2 entry per category
10am Sign up opens 10:40am Gorgeous Girl 11am Beautiful Boy 11:20am Best Rescue 11:40am Junior Handler (12 and below) 12pm – 2pm UCR Dog Display 2pm Golden Oldie
• Wildlife exploration -
2:20pm Doggy Doppleganger
• Sustainability trail • Animal charities
2:40pm Best 6 Legs
pond dipping
3pm Best Trick 3:30pm Best in Show
Join Our Team
Land Train
Feeling the strain? Then take the train, this is operated on a stop to stop basis rather than a circular ride. Stops at the Farm, Countryside area, Food, Sport and the Zoo.
Photography and filming
Please note, photography and filming will take place on our campus today. If you do not wish to appear in the photographs or films, please make it known to an event organiser.
Toilets and baby changing facilities
All toilets and those with baby changing facilities are marked on the map and will be signposted, please ask our marshals for the nearest location if you are unsure.
Catering
Hungry? Visit the Reaseheath restaurant or grab a bite to eat at one of the catering outlets across campus. If you’ve brought a picnic, why not head to Reaseheath Hall and enjoy it beside our beautiful lake, while being entertained by our main stage acts. We also have a range of independent vendors in our Farmers Market (no. 3 on the map) and Street Food Market (no. 14 on the map).
Dogs on campus
Dogs are welcome on the day but may be restricted in certain areas. You will find water bowls for dogs dotted across the campus. If a bowl is empty please ask a marshal to refill it. Don’t forget to enter your dog in our Dog Show!
Join our team! Due to our constant expansion and new courses being introduced, we are recruiting for roles across all areas of the campus, including teaching, business support, and management positions. Whether you are looking for your first role in your career, or you want a new challenge, and you would like to feel you’re making a difference to peoples’ lives, we just might have the perfect role for you here at Reaseheath. Join a friendly team working in a beautiful environment, enjoying the following benefits: • Competitive salary • Up to 35 days holiday • Pension & holiday purchase scheme • Enhanced sick pay • Occupational health support
Family Festival Food
Reaseheath Catering Outlets Main Restaurant
Reaseheath Burger Van
Sunday roast bap...................................... £7.50 Reaseheath pulled beef Roast pulled pork Meat free katsu burger (VE)
Beef Burger.................................................... £4.00 Cheeseburger................................................£4.50 Veggie Burger ( V )...................................... £4.00 Veggie Cheeseburger ( V )......................£4.50 Children’s Hot Dog.....................................£2.50 Sausage Roll...................................................£2.00 Chips.....................................................................£1.50 Fried Onions.......................................................50p
Jacket Potato Station Plain....................................................................... £1.95 Reaseheath Beef Chilli............................ £4.95 Vegetable Curry........................................... £4.95 Tuna Mayonnaise........................................£3.50 Grated Cheese..............................................£3.50 Coleslaw............................................................£3.50 Beans...................................................................£3.50 Extra Cheese.................................................. £1.00 Grab & Go Selection of Pies...........................................£3.50 Sausage Rolls.................................................£2.50 Chips.....................................................................£1.50 Kids Meal Deal............................................... £3.95
The Tea Tent
Equestrian Centre Menu Dirty Fries Plain Fries..........................................................£1.50 Cheesy Fries....................................................£2.50 Cheese and Crispy Bacon Fries.........£3.50 BBQ Chicken................................................. £4.00 Plant-based Chicken Fajita ( VE)....... £4.00
Drinks across campus Cans of pop £1.50 Bottle of water £1.00 Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate £2.00
Homemade Sweet Treats (made by Pillar2Post of Nantwich)
Large scones with preserves and clotted cream......................................£3.50 Lemon Drizzle and Carrot Cake........£2.50 Cookies and Shortbread.........................£1.50 Slice of Cake................................................... £3.00 Flapjacks and Brownies............................£1.75 Peach or Pear Almond Tart..................£2.50 Millionaires Shortbread.......................... £3.00
Food can be purchased from a number of our food outlets, or from independent vendors in the Street Food Market by Vet Nursing and the Food Centre
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Key 1
Construction
10 Countryside
2 Agriculture
11 Library
3 Farmers Market
12 Engineering
4 Foundation
13 Veterinary Nursing
5 Main Lawn 6 Student Association 7 Wellbeing 8 Course advice and careers at Reaseheath 9 University Centre Reaseheath
Toilets
14 Food 15 Sports
Catering Outlets
16 Horticulture 17 Animal Management 18 Equine
Information Points
Map
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Reaseheath 100
1750
Reaseheath Hall was first constructed mid 18th century
1919
Reaseheath estate bought by Cheshire County Council and Mr Mercer becomes first Principal
1921
School of Agriculture opens to men only
2022
1926
Worleston Dairy Institute transferred to Reaseheath and opened by HRH Prince of Wales
1939
Womens Land Army trained at Reaseheath
1943
Land Army earn Royal commendation for Cheshire after training over 1000 Land Army Women
1947
Mr James Lamberton takes over from Mr Mercer as Principal
1950
Hostels refurbished and our popular annual Presentation of Awards event is launched
1953
Garden Party held to mark the Coronation
1956
Old Hall Farm is purchased and Dairy Technology Sandwich course begins
1958
Wilbraham Hostel opens
1966
Mr George England appointed Principal
1967
The School of Agriculture becomes a college
1971
50th anniversary celebrations with tree planting with Director of Education Dr J G Kellett
1982
HRH Princess Anne opens Dairy department building
1987
Reaseheath 100
Vic Croxson appointed Principal and Katie Johnson launches RAG
1988
Opening of the Lord Woolley Centre
1991
HRH Princess Margaret opens new milking parlour and viewing gallery at Hall Farm
1992
Duke of Gloucester opened Grebe house
2016
University Centre Reaseheath (UCR) is launched after alliance with University of Chester
2018
Marcus Clinton joined Reaseheath as sixth Principal — in July
2021
1993
Cheshire College of Agriculture becomes Reaseheath College, leaving behind control of the County Council
2004
Meredydd David appointed Principal
2005
HRH Prince of Wales visits Food Technology department
2010
The Queen opens Centrepoint — main reception and equestrian centre American Barn
Robotic milking & Vertical Farming facilities installed on campus
2022
T Levels launch in Business and Construction (September)
Adult Courses at Reaseheath College We offer over 100 courses for adults spanning all areas of our curriculum delivery. Would you like to...
• Learn a new skill? • Improve your employability? • Develop a hobby? • Send a group of staff on an industry recognised professional qualification?
We have courses throughout the year in...
• Maths, English and Functional Skills • Rural Business Administration • Vet Receptionist • MOT Testing • Floristry & Horticulture • Food Science, Safety & Production • Bricklaying, Plastering & Tiling • Teacher Training
You may be eligible for funding, please visit our website for full details: www.reaseheath.ac.uk/adult-learners Reaseheath College Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6DF enquiries@reaseheath.ac.uk 01270 613242 reaseheath.ac.uk
