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Food, Farming and the Countryside in the Curriuclum

17 Mar 2010 |

Rural Skills Centre at the Common Leys Farm campus Abingdon and Witney College Pitts Lane Hailey, Witney, Oxon, 0X29 9UU

Join us to find out about innovative ways of studying food, farming and the countryside for all Key Stages and using your local land based college, facilities and expertise. Those interested in the new Land based and Environment Diploma are especially welcome. Programme 3.45 Welcome and introductions 4.00 Site tour 4.45 Studying food, farming and the countryside - the Common Leys campus - farms that host visits in the local area and what they can offer - how farm visits can be used to teach about food, farming and the countryside - sharing ideas and resources 5.15 Refreshments and departure This event is free. For further details and to book a place please contact Meg Hart on 01494 562716 or email meg [at] face [dash] online [dot] org [dot] uk by Friday 5th March 2010. Please state the number of people attending, school name, address and email contact. Please note that we will be working outdoors so suitable clothing and footwear is advised! Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) is an education charity that has a large website with many useful resources: go to http://www.face-online.org.uk/

Farming and Countryside Education

http://www.face-online.org.uk/

Meg Hart

01494 562716

meg [at] face [dash] online [dot] org [dot] uk