05 June 2008

Take some time out this summer and come and enjoy a few hours in the glorious grounds of Greenmount Campus. Visit the spectacular Richardson’s Walled Garden and DARD Rose Garden.

Entry is free and picnic facilities are available.

The gardens are open on the following dates between 10 am and 5 pm (Saturdays) and 12 noon and 5 pm (Sundays) for casual visitors. Gates close at 5.30 pm.

When to visit

• Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 July  - Open Weekend Greenmount staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Prospective students are particularly welcome to come along for an informal chat about courses.
• Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 July - Display and Demonstration of Bonsai and Koi Carp by the Northern Ireland Bonsai and Koi Society.
• Sunday 16 & Sunday 17 August - Rose Picnic, come along, bring a picnic and enjoy an exhibition of roses by the Rose Society of Northern Ireland.

For information on Open Weekends please contact:

College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Greenmount Campus
Antrim BT41 4PU

Phone: 028 9442 6601
Fax: 028 9442 6606
Email: enquiries@cafre.ac.uk

We are also happy to receive advance bookings for group visits for guided or unguided tours of the gardens between the months of April and October. For group bookings only contact Alan McIlveen on 028 9442 6669

Careers Advise Evenings available

• Monday 18th August, 7pm - For prospective students interested in Higher Education courses offered on a full or part-time basis. Meet staff, gain advice and tour the campus facilities.
• Thursday 21st August, 7pm - For prospective students interested in Further Education courses offered on a full or part-time basis. Meet staff, gain advice and tour the campus facilities.

Greenmount Campus - Growing the professional gardeners, growers, greenkeepers and florists of the future - Be a part of it!

• Combine creative and business skills
• Develop industry contacts
• Hands-on practicals
• Design and construct award winning gardens
• Access new technology
• Visit stunning European gardens
• Enjoy top class facilities and equipment

Greenmount Campus offers specialist staff, first class facilities and inspiring grounds. Full-time and part-time courses are available for school leavers, mature students and those already working in the industry;

• NVQ 2&3 Landscape and Sportsturf
• Advanced National Certificate in Sportsturf
• Foundation Degree in Horticulture with pathways in Landscape, Amenity or Sportsturf
• Certificate of Higher Education in Horticulture
• National Award, Certificate and Diploma in Horticulture
• National Certificate in Floristry

For further information on courses please contact us:

Freephone: 0800 028 4291
Email: enquiries@cafre.ac.uk

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