All in a Days Work.....

Under the expert eye of countryside lecturer and keen bee keeper Jonny, further education students have been jumping in at the deep end by donning waders to carry out some wildlife surveys of our farm ponds this week.

Elsewhere, adventure is high on the agenda with second year students undertaking bushcraft skills, firelighting techniques and  creating a unique hedgerow cordial! Students are gaining skills in teamwork and leadership as they battle against the elements and put their survival skills to the test - I'm sure Ray Mears would be proud!

Finally Jonny is able to report that this year saw the first honey harvest at the apiary in Clump Wood. Students harvested an amazing 43 pounds of honey which sold out in 30 minutes! After a mild winter and early spring, colony sizes expanded rapidly and many swarms were seen this season. Our apiary now stands at seven hives and if all hives survive the winter we hope to significantly increase our honey production.