Find out what new and exciting things are happening at Bishop Burton. http://bishopburton.ac.uk Local floristry students have received high praise from judges for the regional heats of the WorldSkills UK Floristry competition, which was hosted by Bishop Burton College this week.  Mon, 21 May 2012 08:40:17 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/awards/national-plaudits-for-bishop-burton-college-in-worldskills-uk-floristry-com Bishop Burton College’s Equine Centre launched its new cross country training facility in august style this week, when Olympian event rider and four times World Champion, Blyth Tait visited the college to host a jumping clinic and lecture demonstration. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:27:17 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/equine/top-event-riders-launch-cross-country-training-track-at-bishop-burton-colle The Olympic Games is providing an alternative choice to run-of-the-mill summer jobs and sunshine holidays for two Bishop Burton College students, this year. Police Studies students, Rob Prethero and Lee Johnson will join more than 7,000 reserve soldiers to provide a security presence when the London games launch into action in June. Mon, 21 May 2012 08:14:20 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-students-on-olympic-security-detail The UK’s longest-running college stockmanship competition entered its 51st year this month and Berwick student Terri Gilliland was named Overall Stockman of the Year in the livestock classes. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:58:50 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/berwick-young-farmer-wins-stockmanship-2012-at-bishop-burton-college Young agriculture and equine students celebrated their animal handling skills at Bishop Burton College’s 51st Stockmanship competition this weekend, with agriculture student, Terry Gilliland taking the top award for Overall Stockman of the Year in the livestock classes and Hannah Moore won the Overall Stockman of the Year in the equine classes. Wed, 16 May 2012 16:12:27 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/agricultural/exceptional-skills-at-bishop-burton-college-stockmanship-2012-competition Two fashion design students at Bishop Burton College were the youngest finalists in Bridal Buyer magazine’s Best Student Designer awards this year, competing against final year university students for the prestigious prize. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:55:03 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/awards/praise-for-bishop-burton-college-designers-at-bridal-buyer-awards School trips are generally welcomed by students as a day away from the classroom. They have a much more important function than just time off, however, and have proven to be a key element of education, stimulating students’ interest in the subject and broadening their understanding of the field. Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:36 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/field-trips-promote-career-choices-for-bishop-burton-college-students Bishop Burton College will be running its Town and Country Day alongside the college’s British Eventing Horse Trials for the second time, when the college hosts its themed events and activities on 27 May this year. Fri, 04 May 2012 13:29:51 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/agricultural/double-event-for-bishop-burton-college-town-and-country-day Bishop Burton College is inviting students to discover its range of Foundation and Honours degree courses in subjects that range from business, teaching, art and design, to police, forensic science and sport, as well as the college’s renowned equine, agriculture and countryside programmes. Thu, 03 May 2012 15:12:56 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-shows-off-50-million-high-tech-facilities-at-open-day East Hull students enjoyed a later start in the morning from last week, as Bishop Burton College trials a new bus service that reduces transit times by over an hour. Wed, 02 May 2012 13:27:29 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-cuts-transit-times-for-east-hull-students Bishop Burton College celebrated a year of high achievement during its annual sports awards dinner in Hull on 19 April. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:54:05 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-celebrates-remarkable-year-of-sports-achievement Bishop Burton College’s football academy is celebrating its first International cap this week, with 1st year further education student, Louis Bruce due to make his debut for England Schoolboys against Scotland, in Newcastle, this evening. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:49:56 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/first-international-cap-for-bishop-burton-college-football-scholar The future of further education at Riseholme College has been secured after one of the country’s best-known land-based colleges won the contract to deliver courses from August 2012. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:43:59 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-secures-future-of-further-education-at-riseholme-coll Young sport enthusiasts in East Yorkshire have been encouraged to promote sport in their community by joining the Sport Makers initiative, which aims to motivate 700 people in the Humber to become sports volunteers and promote sports and recreation in local communities. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:12:07 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/sport-makers-comes-to-east-yorkshire Bishop Burton College's Under 19 rugby union squad is expected to cause a few upsets when they represent Yorkshire in the national British College Championships (BCS) this weekend. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:25:40 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-is-regions-champion-for-bcs-rugby Congratulations to the students and staff from our Equine team, who raised £56.47 for the Sport Relief Mile by taking their dogs on a mile sponsored walk. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:28:01 +0100 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/equine/bishop-burton-dogs-join-in-sport-relief-mile Bishop Burton College has not only retained the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) Standard –- but has in fact leap-frogged the Bronze and Silver Standard along the way – straight to Gold. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:45:02 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-strikes-gold A fresh start to the term for Level 3 Horse Management Year 1 students meant a trip to top Flat Racing trainer Richard Fahey’s yard in Malton, North Yorkshire. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:48:26 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/equine/students-visit-yard-of-flat-racing-trainer-richard-fahey Staff and students from the Public Services course took the opportunity to attend The ‘We Were There Exhibition’ held at Leeds Armouries recently.   Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:46:58 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/the-role-of-ethnic-minorities-in-britains-defence-explored-by-public-servic The Bishop Burton College Services to Business department is celebrating after passing their latest Customer First reassessment. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:31:16 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/awards/customer-first-reassessment-success Bishop Burton College has announced ambitious plans to redesign and restore its 1.5 acre Victorian walled garden. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:31:14 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/college-announces-plans-to-redesign-walled-garden Former Bishop Burton College principal Howard Petch CBE will be tackling one of the biggest challenges of his life when he attempts to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya in aid of Compassion UK. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:40:49 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/former-bishop-burton-college-principal-to-take-on-mountain-challenge The College has just taken delivery of a state-of-the-art defibrillator for use on campus by its team of specially trained first-aiders. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:56:45 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/college-takes-delivery-of-defibrilator Bishop Burton College is throwing open it’s doors to visitors on the 18th March, Mother’s Day, in order to show off its first lambs of the season. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:52:41 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/agricultural/meet-the-new-arrivals-at-bishop-burton-colleges-lambing-sunday-event Apprentices who have completed their courses with Bishop Burton College were celebrating today (Friday) following a celebratory event to mark their achievements. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:40 +0000 http://bishopburton.ac.uk/news/general-news/bishop-burton-college-hosts-apprenticeship-awards-event-to-mark-end-of-nati