26 MARCH 2023, 10.30AM - 3PM AT
Welcome to Spring Live
We are so pleased to invite you to the Bishop Burton College campus for this exciting event!
Spring Live is a fun-packed day, which will allow you to explore the beautiful campus grounds and enjoy an array of family orientated entertainment and activities.
Bishop Burton College started life as an agricultural college in 1954 and has grown to offer a wide range of complementary courses, such as Animal Management, Sport and Public Services. Each of our courses taps into the wonderful resources that our land has to offer us,
Things To Do
ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Reptile Encounters
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) ∞ All day Have a go at handling some of our creepy crawlies… and even a snake, if you dare!
Visit our Animal Centre
Animal Management Unit ∞ All day
Tour around our Animal Management Unit at your own leisure to see more than 100 different species
Animal Keeper Talks
Outdoor Animal Management Centre ∞ Various times - see signs
Pop along and find out what it takes to look after some of our more exotic residents.
Kennel Tours
Kennels ∞ 11.30am and 2pm
Take a tour of our 5* kennel facility.
as do the activities you will enjoy today.
We have some fantastic experiences to take part in such as archery, reptile handling, flower arranging and of course our new season lambing.
Have a great time – we hope to see you again soon!
Bill Meredith Chief Executive and Principal
Dog Grooming Demonstrations
Equine Centre Demonstration Room ∞ 10.30am and 1pm
Find out what it takes to keep your dog well-groomed and feeling pampered. You can even pick up a treat to pamper your pooch.
Super Science
Laboratories ∞ All day
Visit the labs and have a go at making your own slime, butterfly or test tube plant.
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FARM FRIENDS
Lambing Live
Lambing Sheds ∞ All day
Visit our lambing sheds for your chance to see lambing LIVE.
Meet our Cows
Stockmanship Paddock ∞ All day
Come and say hello to our cows and learn more about the cattle we have here at Bishop Burton.
EQUINE EXPERIENCE
Pat our Ponies
Main Stables ∞ All day
Visit our stables and pat some of the college’s horses.
Katharine Pickering
Bishop Burton Arena ∞ 11.30am and 2.30pm
Join stunt rider Kat and her horse, Morocho, for a new display that will have you on the edge of your seat!
Equine Academy Showjumping
Bishop Burton Arena ∞ 12.30pm
Watch our equine academy in action as they showjump in our main indoor arena.
Mechanical Horse Ride
Rider Fitness and Performance Suite ∞ All Day
Become a jockey for the day with our horse riding simulators ‘Bertie’ and ‘Horatio’.
Hobby Horse Obstacle Course
Dog Training Arena ∞ All day
Have a go around the obstacle course with one of our hobby horses.
Una Voce
Bishop Burton Arena ∞ 10.45am and 1.30pm
Hear the amazing Father and Son duo, Una Voce.
LEARN ABOUT LAND-BASED
Bricklaying for Beginners
Technology and Skills ∞ All day
High vis and hard hat on – it’s time to try your hand at bricklaying!
Mini Tractor Driving
Technology and Skills ∞ All day
Put your driving skills to the test with our remote control tractors.
Tractor Display
Centre for Precision Agriculture ∞ All day
A great photo opportunity for all of the budding farmers out there!
Technology Demonstrations
Centre for Precision Agriculture ∞ All day
From robotics to drills, come and see how the latest equipment works at our Centre for Precision Agriculture, part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology.
SUPER SPORTS
Archery
Main Entrance Paddock ∞ 10.30am - 12noon and 12:30pm - 3pm
Have a go at archery and put your aim to the test.
Obstacle Courses
Main Entrance Paddock ∞ All day
Equine Therapy Display
Therapy Suite ∞ All day
Learn more about how we keep our horses in top condition.
Challenge yourself to navigate our hay bale obstacle courses.
For locations of all activities, see our event map on pages 4 - 5.
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Reptile Encounters Animal Keeper Talks Visit our Animal Centre Dog Grooming Demonstrations Kennel Tours Super Science ANIMAL ADVENTURES Pat our Ponies Equine Academy Showjumping Katharine Pickering, Stunt Rider Una Voce Mechanical Horse Ride Equine Therapy Display Hobby Horse Obstacle Course EQUINE EXPERIENCE 1 2 3 4 5 1 Lambing Live Meet our Cows FARM FRIENDS 7 8 9 10 11 Bricklaying for Beginners Mini Tractor Driving LEARN ABOUT LAND-BASED 13 14 Children’s Corner Spring Floral Creations Arts and Crafts for Mindfulness Murder Mystery Photography Walk CREATIVE CRAFTS NURTURE NATURE Walled Garden Caring for Hedgehogs Encouraging Birds into your Garden 21 Archery Obstacle Courses SUPER SPORTS 17 £ P Toilets Baby Changing First Aid / Lost Children Event and Course Information Car Park Ticket Booths Food Outlets and Trade Stands Designated Smoking Area £ 21 18 20 22 6 18 20 19 12 15 16 Tractor Display Institute of Technology Demonstrations 1
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Free Bus Link
Up
To Main Entrance
CREATIVE CRAFTS
Children’s Corner
Centre for Creative Studies ∞ All day
Pop along to Children’s Corner and get involved with face painting, colouring, listen to a story and more!
Spring Floral Creations
Centre for Creative Studies ∞ Pre-booked
Have you pre-booked to try your hand at making your own spring floral decorations? Our award-winning Floristry team are ready to welcome you.
Art and Crafts for Mindfulness
Equine Centre Classrooms ∞ All day
Try your hand at some art and craft activities aimed at developing mindfulness and improving wellbeing.
Murder Mystery
Equine Centre Classrooms ∞ All day
Who did it?! Have a go at solving our murder mystery.
Photography Walk
Walled Garden ∞ 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Join us for a 15 minute walk around the walled garden. Our team will be on hand to help you develop your photography skills. All you need is your phone!
NURTURE NATURE
Walled Garden
Walled Garden ∞ All day
Take a stroll around our beautiful Victorian Walled Garden.
Encouraging Birds Into Your Garden
Equine Centre Classrooms ∞ All day
Find out how to turn your garden into a haven for birds.
Caring for Hedgehogs
Equine Centre Classrooms∞ All day
Learn how to attract and care for hedgehogs in your garden.
Time to Refuel?
We have plenty of tasty treats available to keep you going throughout the day! Whatever you fancy, our food outlets can help. Check out our event map (pages 4 - 5) to find them. 1
BISHOP’S TABLE RESTAURANT
Enjoy a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings, including Bishop Burton Beef! Plus we’ll have dessert to satisfy that sweet tooth, hot and cold drinks and snacks.
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OSTLER’S BISTRO
A choice of sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes, hot and cold drinks and snacks.
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MEADOWS RESTAURANT AND BAR
A selection of hot food to eat in or take away. Drinks, snacks and sandwiches are also available from our licensed bar.
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CANTERS CAFE
A selection of sandwiches, hot snacks and refreshments to go.
CROFT AREA
A selection of options are available from our on-campus team, as well as some wonderful trade stands too. Grab some chips, a sandwich, a delicious pizza or even a pie to take home.
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Event Information
A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Please wash your hands after touching animals and livestock. Wash facilities are available in all campus toilets and within the Reptile Encounters area.
• Ensure that after handling animals children do not put their hands in their mouth, to prevent risk of contamination.
• For safety, no eating, drinking or smoking is permitted around or near to animal enclosures. Anyone found to be breaking the rules will be asked to leave the campus.
• When you get home, once you have removed your outdoor clothing and shoes, we advise you to wash your hands thoroughly.
• Be mindful of livestock on campus and be aware of their presence at all times.
• Please follow instructions given by stewards – they are there to ensure your safety.
• Dogs, other than assistance dogs, are not permitted at Spring Live.
• Pregnant women are advised not to enter the lambing shed during Spring Live.
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Every precaution has been taken to ensure the college is a safe environment to explore, but please remember that this is a working farm. Parents/guardians are responsible for the wellbeing of children in their party.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photographers, both employed by the college and members of the press, will be present taking photographs and video clips throughout the day. These images may be used, without further notification, at a later date to promote the college and future events. If you do not wish your photograph to be taken, please inform the photographer.
FIRST AID AND LOST CHILDREN
The First Aid and Lost Children Information Point is located at Meadows Restaurant and Bar. Please speak to a member of staff in the first instance should you require assistance.
TOILETS
The college has a number of toilet facilities around campus. These have been highlighted on the event map on pages 4 - 5.
FREE PARK AND RIDE
Our free accessible park and ride service will offer return journeys leaving from the bus terminal adjacent to the Main Car Park.
Ran by East Yorkshire Buses, return journeys will depart approximately every 20 - 25 minutes. The last bus leaves at 3.30pm.
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JOIN THE TEAM!
Thursday 20 April 2023
Drop in between 3pm and 7.30pm
Refreshments available
Thinking of that next step in your career or seeking a new challenge? Come along to our Recruitment Event to learn more about careers in education!
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