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Sparsholt College Leisure Programme - Spring and Summer 2012
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With a heritage spanning nearly one hundred years,
Sparsholt College is home to some of the finest facilities in
the country for training in rural pursuits. These facilities are
available to you to try your hand at a new skill or perhaps
develop a long-held interest.
The leisure programme brings together the best aspects
of living in the heart of Hampshire. Connecting with the
countryside around us and developing knowledge and
empathy with rural life brings an extraordinary sense of
wellbeing.
Each area has top class facilities to enable you to explore
your interest and talents in a practical way. With small
groups of like-minded people, our expert staff will guide
and encourage you in a relaxed and friendly environment.
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The joy of owning and caring for animals is expressed in our understanding of their needs and welfare.
These courses are designed to help you get closer to your furry friend.
Course Day Duration Time Cost
Backyard chickens and ducksA basic guide to keeping chickens and ducks
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £30.00
Saturday 31 March
Safe snakesHandling and caring for reptiles
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £30.00
Furry friendsHandling and health checks for guinea pigs and rabbits
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £30.00
Saturday 21 April
Dangerous dragonsHandling and health checks for lizards
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £30.00
Rodent runAccommodation and enrichment for rodents
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Saturday 21 April
Creepy crittersHandling and caring for invertebrates
Saturday 21 April Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £30.00
Dog agilityFun and fitness with your dog on Thursday evenings
Thursday 19 April 8 weeks 6.30pm - 7.30pm £95.00
First Aid for dogs and cats Saturday 25 February one day 9.30am - 4.30pm £95.00
Saturday 7 April
Saturday 2 June
Saturday 4 August
Animal Care
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Course Day Duration Time Cost
Keeping a marine aquariumSetting up and maintaining a marine aquarium at home
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.30pm £40.00
Introduction to fish keepingPlanning and starting an aquarium at home
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.30pm £40.00
Get your pond ready for summerBasic maintenance, filters, pumps, plants and fish
Saturday 21 April One day 9.30am - 3.30pm £85.00
Introduction to fly fishing, including fly-tying and casting Saturday 21 April Half day 9.30am - 12.30pm £45.00
Course Day Duration Time Cost
Sausage makingPerfecting the art of delicious sausages
Saturday 25 February One day 10.00am - 4.00pm £86.00
Make your own venison burgersCreating delicious burgers from Sparsholt venison
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £34.00
Saturday 21 April
From the field to the plate, the provenance of our food is key to flavour, welfare and keeping rural skills and traditions alive. These courses will enable you to make a connection with the produce at its freshest.
Aquatics and Fishing
Artisan Food
Sparsholt’s National Aquatics Centre is where the industry comes to train. These courses provide practical support, insider tips and cutting-edge knowledge to bring the beauty of fish into your home.
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Dappled natural woodland, a fresh-water lake, inquisitive sika deer: these courses allow you to immerse yourself in the fundamentals of our natural surroundings.
Course Day Duration Time Cost
Moo Oink Baa: farm livestock for young and old A guided walk of cattle, pigs and sheep
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £24.00 for adults£12.00 under 12s
Saturday 31 March
Saturday 21 April
Native treesIdentifying trees and their secret world
Saturday 21 April Half day 9.30am - 11.30am £30.00
Wildflowers and butterfliesIdentify Hampshire’s natural treasures on a guided walk
Saturday 21 April Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £24.00 for adults£12.00 under 12s
Managing a smallholdingPlanning, livestock, crops and small business management
Monday 23 April Two days 9.30am - 4.30pm £175.00
Shotgun safety for 14-16 year oldsIntroducing safe handling of sporting guns
Wednesday 6 June Half day 9.00am - 12.00pm £69.00
Shotgun safety for adultsCare and safe management of your sporting gun
Wednesday 6 June Half day 1.30pm - 4.30pm £69.00
Conservation and Managing the Land
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Course Day Duration Time Cost
Horse handlingCatching, leading and grooming with confidence
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Saturday 31 March
Saturday 21 April
Lungeing horsesTechnique and equipment
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Saturday 31 March
Saturday 21 April
Horse health Basic first aid and health
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Saturday 31 March
Saturday 21 April
Horse husbandryPractical skills to care for a horse
Saturday 28 April One day 10.00am - 4.00pm £45.00
BHS Horse Owners Level 1Covering the BHS syllabus and preparation for exams
Saturday 3 March 3 Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm £185.00
BHS Horse Owners Level 2Covering the BHS syllabus and preparation for exams
Saturday 5 May 3 Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm £185.00
BHS Horse Owners Level 3Covering the BHS syllabus and preparation for exams
Saturday 16 June 3 Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm £185.00
Using Olympic-training standard facilities, our courses in horse management will enable you to develop a deeper knowledge of horses and get the most from your riding experience.
Equine Centre
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Course Day Duration Time Cost
Soft fruit and fruit tree pruningPruning trees and soft fruits to improve yield
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Propagation for beginnersImprove your growing skills with propagation techniques
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Hanging basketsPlanting and maintaining beautiful baskets
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Saturday 21 April
Make a bird box for your gardenBuild your own bird box from local timber
Saturday 10 March Half day 9.30am - 11.30am £35.00
Saturday 31 March
Saturday 21 April
Spring lawn renovationRenovate your lawn ready for summer
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Saturday 21 April
Lawnmower preparation for the new seasonPrepare your petrol lawnmower for the summer
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 12.00pm £35.00
Basic chainsaw maintenanceMaintaining your chainsaw for safe and efficient use
Saturday 31 March Half day 9.30am - 11.30am £35.00
Famous as the home of Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, the Potting Shed nestles quietly in the corner of the horticulture department.
Covering several acres you can wander among the Hampshire collection of fruit trees, the green houses, flower beds and exotic plant house.
Gardening and Horticulture
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Sparsholt College
Wessex Wedding Fayre
Sunday 25 March 2012Bringing together Hampshire’s finest wedding suppliers to make your special day. Canapés, a glass of bubbly and a gift bag for every bride.
Countryside Day
Saturday 19 May 2012A great day out for all the family at Hampshire’s leading college for the land and environment. Come and explore the whole campus and experience each of our learning areas in action, as well as demonstrations, a wide range of local crafts and produce and find out about the courses on offer at Sparsholt College.
Hampshire Food Festival
1 - 30 July 2012Celebrate local food and farming during the annual Hampshire Food Festival. With around 100 different events held across the county, there’s something for everyone.
The perfect giftGift vouchers are available for all our leisure courses, the perfect gift idea for friends and family. Call 0845 850 0916.
How to bookOnline at www.sparsholt.ac.uk
Contact: [email protected] 0845 850 0916
Sparsholt College Hampshire, Winchester SO21 2NF
0845 850 0916 [email protected] www.sparsholt.ac.uk
at the heart of Hampshire's rural community
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