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John Platt Travel Scholarship 2026 Cheshire winners announced

Two ambitious young women working at the forefront of Cheshire’s rural economy have been named as the recipients of the prestigious 2026 John Platt Travel Scholarship.

Annie Thomas – Agriculture

Annie Thomas is taking the next step towards a career in agriculture after achieving a Distinction in her Level 3 Technical Qualification in Agriculture Land Management and Production.

Food, Farming and Futures pilot inspires young people to discover new futures

A pioneering project at Reaseheath College and University Centre has helped local pupils discover new possibilities for their futures, with one young participant now dreaming of becoming a plant scientist.

The full cohort of sixteen delegates, including Reaseheath’s own farm team members Lucy Szolkowska and Drew Gerry, stand together outside the college. These young leaders represent the future of professional dairy farming.

Young dairy leaders gather at Reaseheath for national training programme

Reaseheath College and University Centre welcomed the next generation of dairy leaders to campus as it hosted the Holstein UK Advanced Dairy Training Programme (ADTP).

1945 dairy student revisits Reaseheath as thousands attend lambing weekends

A former dairy student who studied at Reaseheath in 1945 returned to campus to see the next generation of farmers in action during the college’s popular lambing weekends.

£4,000 scholarship launched to help Cheshire’s next generation of rural leaders go global

Ambitious young professionals working in Cheshire’s land-based industries are being encouraged to apply for a £4,000 travel scholarship designed to fast-track careers and bring fresh thinking back to the county’s rural economy.

Students build essential safety skills at farm and forestry health and safety day

Students at Reaseheath College and University Centre took part in a dynamic, industry-led Health and Safety Day last week, designed to strengthen the professional skills and confidence they’ll rely on throughout their careers.

Reaseheath wins gold stand and cattle prizes at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College and University Centre had a showstopping presence at this year’s Royal Cheshire County Show, proudly taking home first place in the Trade Stand Competition and celebrating outstanding success in the cattle show ring.

Reaseheath offers farm diversification Bootcamp to future-proof rural businesses

Reaseheath College and University Centre has launched a new Skills Bootcamp in Farm Diversification, tailored for farmers and agri-business owners who are exploring new ways to add value to their enterprises and build for the future.

Combining over 100 years of farming excellence with future-ready technology