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Warren Farm Centre was set up to provide education and training resources in most land based industries: agriculture, horticulture, horse care, game keeping, floristry, agricultural mechanics and nature conservation. It is part of the West Oxfordshire College and sited on a commercial working farm. Conservation interests are served by its woodland, ponds and other sites of wildlife interest that are currently being enhanced under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.
Activities and services:
Charged NVQ courses include:
- Environmental Conservation Landscapes and Eco Systems
- Rural skills (e.g. forestry, estate maintenance, game-keeping) with Conservation
- A variety of short courses (charged) including hedge laying, dry-stone walling, etc
- Tailored courses on rural skills can be arranged for other groups (charged)
Geographic coverage: Oxfordshire
Key contacts:
Paul O'Hagan Email: Paul.O'hagan@abingdon-witney.co.uk
Warren Farm, Horton-cum-Studley, Oxford OX33 1BY Tel: 01865 351794 Fax: 01865 358931
Website: www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Notes: Geographical coverage - For organisations that have a geographical coverage that stretches beyond Oxfordshire, the most accessible contact for Oxfordshire activities is listed. M - These groups run a membership subscription scheme, but will very often provide initial advice free of charge
NL - Newsletter This Directory may not provide the total coverage of the activities of the groups listed. It concentrates on environmental and nature conservation activities. Disclaimer: Neither ONCF nor the Northmoor Trust can accept liability for any losses due to the inaccuracy of any information in this Directory. |
Warren Farm Centre