Second phase of the UK’s only Rural Enterprise Academy opens

Phase 2 of the UK’s only dedicated land-based academy has been officially opened in time to welcome its second intake of students in September.

The Rural Enterprise Academy, an initiative developed by Tregartha Dinnie client South Staffordshire College, together with the NFU and Veolia, is a free school based at the College’s Rodbaston Campus.

The Rural Enterprise Academy is set in a 180 hectare site which includes a zoo, fishery, formal gardens, horticulture and equine centre and with the opening of Phase 2, students will also enjoy additional bright, airy classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, IT suites and excellent sports facilities.

Weather girl forecasts sunny outlook for main sponsor of Staffordshire County Show

Tregartha Dinnie client South Staffordshire College is again the main sponsor of the Staffordshire County Show this year.

College Ambassador Emma Jesson Emma, a broadcaster who is the weather reporter for ITV Central and Granada is also likely to make an appearance this week.

Chief Executive Principal of the College, Graham Morley, says involvement with the show is a mark of the importance the College places on its relationship with the Staffordshire rural community.