Countryside Day 2017

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C O U N T RYS

I D E DAY

P R O G R A M M E 2017

Sorry, no dogs (with the exception of recognised assistance dogs)

Event timings and information 9.30am

10.45am

11.45am

12.20pm

1.30pm

2.15pm

3.15pm

Student tree climbing competition Village Fête Area

Morris Dancing Engineering Centre

The Quack Pack Main Arena

Gun dog display Main Arena

Ocean Brass Band Horticulture

9.45am

Meggie Hurt, folk acoustic Andover College music student Horticulture

1.00pm

Chef demo: Luke Holder Demo Kitchen

2.30pm

Ocean Brass Band Horticulture

11.00am

Pole climbing competition heat 1 Climbing Poles

Lloyd Mitchell, 60’s covers and others.

Andover College music student Horticulture

10.00am

Chef demo: Damian Brown Demo Kitchen

Gun dog display Main Arena

10.15am

Skunk training Engineering Centre

12.00pm Dog training Engineering Centre Chef demo: James Golding Demo Kitchen

Chef demo: Andy Mackenzie Demo Kitchen

11.05am Sheepdog displays Main Arena

Grow your own fruit and veg talk Horticulture

10.30am

11.30am

Morris dancing Equine

Hornbill training Animal Management Centre

Horse Logging Main Arena

10.35am

Ocean Brass Band Horticulture

Calf Showing Main Arena

Calf showing Main Arena Dog training Engineering Centre Demo: Philip Quinn Aramark Demo Kitchen Maddie Christy, acoustic pop Andover College music student Horticulture Pole climbing competition heat 2 Climbing Poles

Morris dancing Horticulture

Hornbill training Animal Management Centre

Invertebrate encounter Engineering Centre

Chef demo: Luke Matthews Demo Kitchen

Pole climbing competition final Climbing poles

2.00pm

Guinea Pig Encounter Engineering Centre

The Quack Pack Main Arena

Horse Logging Main Arena

3.30pm

3.00pm

4.00pm

Dog training Engineering Centre

Sheepdog display Main Arena

Dog training Engineering Centre

Instant garden challenge judging Horticulture

Skunk training Engineering Centre

OTHER ACTIVITIES ALL DAY • Tree climbing • Pony rides • Zorbs • Go-karts • Sheep shearing • Laser-tag • Rabbit, chicken and donkey training • Fly fishing demonstrations • Rifle and clay pigeon shooting and much more...

Grow your own fruit and veg talk Horticulture

Hampshire Fare Food Festival (find us at 4 on the map) Enjoy a range of tasty treats from local producers and get some great tips from Hampshire’s top chefs in the following kitchen demos Andy Mackenzie – Lainston House 10.15am – 11.00am

Philip Quinn – Aramark, Sparsholt College 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Andy began working at Lainston House Hotel in 1986. In 2006, he became the Executive Chef which allows him more time to go out and meet local food producers.

Philip first started working for Aramark as a Commis Chef. In 2010, he joined the London 2012 Olympic Culinary Team, before rejoining the Armark Development Team to manage regional training, development, mobilisation and special event support in the West of England.

Damian Brown – Chesil Rectory 11.00am – 11.45am Damian has been Executive Chef at the Chesil Rectory in Winchester since 2008.

He trained for five years at Northcote Manor under Michelin starred Chef Billy Reid, followed by positions at amongst others, Marco Pierre White’s L’Escargot, St James’s restaurant Fortnum & Mason & The Vineyard at Stockcross.

James Golding – The Pig 12.00pm – 12.45pm James is the Chef Director at The Pig Hotel Group. He has previously worked in both London and New York, but being Hampshire born and bred, he is very enthusiastic about using local producers and is keen to raise awareness of the importance of shopping locally.

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Luke Holder – Hartnett and Holder, Lime Wood 1.30pm – 2.15pm Head Chef Luke Holder has a wealth of culinary influences and experience.

He joined Lime Wood in 2010, and currently heads up the team responsible not only for The Dining Room, but also The Scullery and Raw & Cured; a new health bar concept at the new and luxurious Herb House Spa.

Luke Matthews – Chewton Glen 2.30pm – 3.30pm Luke started his career as an apprentice before setting off on his travels to learn about cuisine. He has been at Chewton Glen since 1993, taking on his current role of Executive Head Chef in 2003.

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1 Garstons Farm • Information point • Milking and dairy tours • Meat sales • Sheep shearing

2 Equine Centre • Showjumping • Riding competitions • Pony rides

3 Garstons Corner

6 Horticulture cont...

• RHS Chelsea Garden • Foundation Learning facilities • Cream teas • College course info

Agricultural Engineering

Sports Centre

7 Central Campus • Children’s fairground rides • Public tree climbing • Classic car show • Info and lost child tent

• Motorsport vehicles • Steel band • Classic car show • Remote control tractors • College course info

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9 Animal Management Centre • Grooming demos • Animal encounters • Animal training • Interactive science zone • College course info

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• Hampshire beekeepers Association • First Aid • Pedal tractor Grand prix • Vintage tractors • Agricultural machinery

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10 Aquatic Research and

Conservation Centre

Animal Management Centre

4 Hampshire Fare Food Festival and Craft Area • Hampshire Fare Food Festival • Horse logging • Pole climbing competitions • Kitchen demo area • Craft fair • Main arena • The Breeze Radio • Cattle show

8 Motor Vehicle and

Event Map

• Aquatic exhibitions • College course info

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Tractor and trailer rides

11 Sports Centre • Climbing wall • Zorbs • Archery • Woodland Laser Tag • Wheelchair basketball • Assault course • Clay pigeon and air rifle shooting • College course info • Hampshire Fire and Rescue

6 Horticulture

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5 Forestry and Agriculture Area

Equine Centre

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• Machinery displays • Chainsaw carving • Orvis fly fishing • Ferret racing • Stihl • College course info

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Main Arena Fun for all the family.

Shows throughout the day - see page 2

• Instant garden challenge • Live music • Crazy golf • Honey-bee talks • Plant sales

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Buggies will be driving around the campus.

Please flag any buggy down as and when required.

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Key Information Information Points

Public Health Message

If you need to find out anything about today, make your way to our information points marked with on the map.

Please wash your hands after touching animals and particularly before eating and drinking.

Antibacterial gel and hand washing facilities are provided at various points around the site.

They can be found in the main campus by the Macmillan tent and in Garstons Farm by the main entrance. Information about our courses can be found in each departmental area, but if you have specific queries our admissions team are based in Garstons Farm all day.

Photography Please be aware that Sparsholt College has commissioned photographs to be taken at this event for use in future college publicity material. Photographers working on behalf of Sparsholt College will be accompanied by a member of Sparsholt staff.

Get social and share your photos using #CountrysideDay

Dogs and Guide Dogs Dogs are not permitted on site, with the exception of guide, hearing and other assistance dogs.

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Please adhere to our policy of NO SMOKING around animal enclosures and areas.

When you get home we strongly advise that you wash your hands with warm water and soap after removing your outdoor clothing and footwear.

Parental Responsibility We have taken every precaution to ensure a safe environment today, but please be aware that this is a working college and farm and parents/guardians must be responsible for the children in their parties.

Join our experts in the Hampshire countryside. Start your career here with courses at all levels, from 16 plus to degree, postgraduate qualifications and apprenticeships.

School leaver aged 16–18?

From Arboriculture to Equine, Motor Vehicle and Sport, our courses will help you to achieve your full potential.

We offer an excellent range of apprenticeships in a wide variety of professions from Horticulture and Vet Nursing to Business Administration.

For current apprenticeship vacancies, visit apprenticeships.gov.uk or for more details contact the Apprenticeships Team: 0845 850 0916 email apprenticeships@sparsholt.ac.uk

DEGREES DIFFERENCE We offer Degrees at all levels in: • Animal Management and Zoo Biology

of graduates progressed to employment or further study DLHE 2015

• Equestrian Science and Performance Management • Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Studies • Horticulture • Veterinary Nursing Science • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Without going to Sparsholt, there is no way I would be in the job I am in now.”

Sophie Cookson, MSc Equine Behaviour, Performance and Training Graduate, now working for the British Horse Society.

Incorporating

A campus of Sparsholt College Hampshire

Visit: sparsholt.ac.uk for more information

NEW STUDENT OPEN EVENT THUR 22 JUNE 4 – 7PM Find out more:

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First Aid First aid is located in Garstons Corner as indicated on the map. If you require medical assistance today and are unable to get to the first aid, please contact a member of staff who will be able to assist you. Sparsholt staff members with a GREEN staff lanyard on are also registered first aiders.

Keeping your children safe A mobile number on a wristband is the simplest and quickest way to help a lost child.

You can collect a wristband for your child(ren) from the admissions tent.

Lost children/people should make their way to the information points and make themselves known to a member of staff.

If you lose someone on site today, please also make your way to an information point so a member of staff can help you. Please call 07715 043863 for a member of staff.

Transport To help you enjoy our beautiful campus and your day with us, there are tractors and trailers available to take you around the site. There are also golf buggies around, which you can flag down for a lift if you need one.

We recommend you start at the top of the campus by the Sports Centre to get as much as possible from Countryside Day. There is also a transport service for disabled visitors which has a wheelchair tail lift; to use this service please call 07759 785630.

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Lost and Found If you lose any items today, head to one of our information points to report it to a member of staff. As many items are handed in after the day, please leave a description of your item and a contact number with a member of staff in the information tent so we can contact you if it is handed in.

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An Apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with one day a week at college and you earn while you learn. We offer an excellent range of apprenticeships in a wide variety of professions from Horticulture and Vet Nursing to Business Administration.

I decided to do an apprenticeship as I wanted to earn and learn.

Apprenticeships allow you to start working whilst learning new skills. I enjoy the social side of the apprenticeship, meeting and greeting customers and the college is very supportive.� Tom Howting, Butchery Apprentice, Danestream Farm Shop For current apprenticeship vacancies, visit www.apprenticeships.gov.uk or for more details contact the Apprenticeships Team on: 0845 850 0916 or email apprenticeships@sparsholt.ac.uk