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BBC film an episode of Beat the Boss at Capel Manor CollegeBeat the Boss
The BBC films one of its highest rating CBBC programmes at Capel Manor College. Beat the Boss,  is a programme which encourages and celebrates children's entrepreneurial skills and ingenuity.
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A new garden, based on the Award winning RHS Chelsea Garden 'Growing Together in Faith' is being built at Capel Manor College, on the site presently occupied by the Townswoman's Guild Garden.Faith Garden
A new garden, based on the Award winning RHS Chelsea Garden 'Growing Together in Faith' is officially opened at Capel Manor College, on the site presently occupied by the Townswoman's Guild Garden. Click here to read more and view images of the garden.


2007 City Harvest FestivalCity Harvest Festival
The 9th City Harvest Festival at Capel Manor College
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2007 Classic and Vintage Car ShowClassic and Vintage Car Show
Thousands attended this years Classic and Vintage Car Show in the beautiful grounds of Capel Manor College
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M25£75m M25 scheme opens three months early!
Following the completion of the £75million project to refurbish and add extra lanes through the Holmesdale Tunnel and junction 25 of the M25 you're set to benefit from shorter journey times and improved safety.
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Capel Manor launches their New Arboriculture Apprenticeship SchemeCapel Manor launches their New Arboriculture Apprenticeship Scheme
Looking to develop your employees ’ skills?
Then Capel Manor’s new Apprenticeship scheme could be the ideal way to for them to gain a nationally accredited qualification while they work.
Read more... 9th August 2007




Design Workshop led by Wayne HemingwayDesign Workshop led by Wayne Hemingway
`This summer, Capel Manor College has been working in partnership with Groundwork UK, on a pilot Continuing Professional Development programme for its landscape architects and associated staff."
Read more... 31st July 2007


New water featureSummer Gardening Show
Summer Gardening and Enfield & District Fuchsia Show at Capel Manor.
Click here to see images... 29th July 2007




New water featureNew water feature
A new water feature in the form of a fountain has been installed in the lake at Capel Manor Gardens. The fountain not only provides beauty; it also serves to clean water naturally by adding oxygen as it moves.
Read more... 29h July 2007


Capel Manor College was the location for Fairy Liquid's latest 'green' campaign. The family garden was used to set the shot of a border collie licking an empty cup on the table.Mild green fairy liquid...
Capel Manor College was the location for Fairy Liquid's latest 'green' campaign. The family garden was used to set the shot of a border collie licking an empty cup on the table.
Read more... 18th July 2007


A new garden, based on the Award winning RHS Chelsea Garden 'Growing Together in Faith' is being built at Capel Manor College, on the site presently occupied by the Townswoman's Guild Garden.Faith Garden
A new garden, based on the Award winning RHS Chelsea Garden 'Growing Together in Faith' is being built at Capel Manor College, on the site presently occupied by the Townswoman's Guild Garden.
Read more...12th July 2007



Presentation of AwardsPresentation of Awards
By Guest of Honour The Duke of Devonshire, CBE Patron of the College
Click here to see images... 9th July 2007




Capel wins GOLD at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007Capel wins GOLD at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007
Garden Design students (Gunnersbury Park Centre) Sim Flemons and John Warland's The Fallen - wins a GOLD medal at the RHS Flower Show.
Read more... 4th July 2007



WORLD WATER DAY Seminar and Master WorkshopsWORLD WATER DAY Seminar and Master Workshops
Last summer’s drought and hose pipe bans was a disaster for millions of gardens. How can we handle it differently this summer?
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Floristry students teach the arb and the arb teach the floristryFloristry students teach the arb and the arb teach the floristry
Four Modern Retail Floristry students teach ten arboriculture students how to make a head-dress. In return the arboriculture students teach the floristry students how to climb a tree.
Click here to see images... 27th June 2007


Local Garden Designer goes wild at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower ShowLocal Garden Designer goes wild at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show
Ealing based garden designer Sim Flemons has been chosen to stage a conceptual garden using only native wildflowers in order to raise awareness of the increasing loss of British native plants.
Read more... 19th June 2007


Capel Manor College Principal and Chief Executive Dr. Stephen Dowbiggin is awarded an OBE for Services to Further EducationCapel Manor College Principal and Chief Executive Dr Stephen Dowbiggin is awarded an OBE for Services to Further Education
16th June 2007


 


New Chipper for the Ffestiniog RailwayNew Chipper for the Ffestiniog Railway
During last years visit to the Ffestiniog it was noted that the chipper used by the railway was, shall we say, ready for a museum and just slightly illegal!
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15th June 2007



College Activity DayCollege Activity Day
A look behind the scenes at Capel Manor College
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9th June 2007




The 2007 Herts Heavy Horse Show including Festival of Leather CraftsThe 2007 Herts Heavy Horse Show including Festival of Leather Crafts.
See images... Watch Herts Heavy Horse Show movie clip
Harness Movie Clip to follow...
23rd May 2007



Capel Manor's David Kurita-May wins Marshalls Professional Garden Designer of 2007 Competition at the Chelsea Flower Show.Capel Manor's David Kurita-May wins Marshalls Professional Garden Designer of 2007 Competition at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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23rd May 2007



Capel Manor College at the Chelsea Flower Show 2007Capel Manor College at the Chelsea Flower Show 2007
Growing Together in Faith wins Silver-Gilt Lindley
A Garden To Take Tea In wins Sliver Flora
A Touch of France wins Silver Gilt Flora
See the latest images or learn more about the gardens

22 May 2007


Sheep Shearing Weekend at Forty Hall Farm, Enfield Sheep Shearing Weekend at Forty Hall Farm, Enfield
Sheep shearing skills, Wheelwrights demonstrations and piglets at Capel Manor's Farm.
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19th-20th May 2007


Celebration of Trees 2007 at Capel Manor College, Enfield, MiddlesexCelebration of Trees
Reaching new heights at Capel Manor College.
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28 April 2007


Spring Gardening ShowSpring Gardening Show
1000s attend the Spring Gardening Show at Capel Manor College.
Click here to see images or click here to watch a short movie
13 April 2007


Piglets and baby lambs at Forty Hall FarmLambing Weekend at Forty Hall Farm
The Lambing Weekend at Forty Hall Farm was a huge success with record breaking visitors. Read more
25th March 2007


Piglets and baby lambs at Forty Hall FarmPiglets and baby lambs at Forty Hall Farm
Our piglets and baby lambs invite you to our Lambing Weekend 24th - 25th March at Forty Hall Farm Read more
9th March 2007


Snowtime at Capel Manor CollegeStudents enjoy the snow at Capel Manor College
Student Perry Sofokleous beat the weather to walk to College from his home in Tottenham and celebrated by sitting on a giant snowball built by his fellow horticultural students. Read more
9th February 2007


Capel weblogCapel Vine – the college’s weblog is open for all to browse.
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17th January 2007 Capel weblog


The College's Christmas Concert was a huge success despite a few last minute drop-outs: Elton John was at Matt Lucas's Wedding, Kylie was on tour and Rod Stewart was playing football.The College's Christmas Concert was a huge success despite a few last minute drop-outs: Elton John was at Matt Lucas's Wedding, Kylie was on tour and Rod Stewart was playing football.
9th January 2007 Read more


 

 

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