Bicton College are Champions in Show 2009
Bicton College students and staff are celebrating following their outstanding medal successes at the Devon County Show.
The college marquee won overall Champion Show Stand and gold medal for Best in Class. The winning streak continued in the Flower and Garden pavilion with gold (First Diploma in Horticulture)and silver gilt (Route...Read MorePosted: 26/05/2009
Students meet Prince Edward on Lundy
Countryside students from Bicton College accidentally met Prince Edward on his visit to Lundy last week.
The National Diploma in Countryside Management students were just taking down and rebuilding a section of drystone wall when the Prince approached them to find out what they were doing.
As well as helping the ranger rebuild wal...Read MorePosted: 26/05/2009
Countryside came to town
Isca College students in Exeter had hands on experience of a host of countryside activities last week.
The college playing field was transformed as Bicton College rolled up with lambs, horses, dogs and kayaks. Isca students made flower buttonholes and bird boxes, groomed horses, sowed peas, created raised beds, and rode the surfin...Read MorePosted: 12/05/2009