History of Agricultural Education in Wiltshire - Lackham Countryside ...

Single lectures and demonstrations are arranged for voluntary organisations such as
Allotment and Garden Societies, Beekeeping Associations, Women's Institutes,
Dairy Students, and Young Farmers' Clubs. Demonstrations are held in conjunction
with the recently formed Agricultural Training Board.[i]
ADVISORY SERVICE
Members of staff are available to give advice to domestic producers in
Horticulture, Poultry and Beekeeping.
Open Days for School children - once per year
Open Days for Farmers - once per year
Open Days for Gardeners - three times per year (for charity)
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES AND RECREATIONS
The broader life of the College has not been forgotten, in which staff and students
alike take part. Discussion groups every Thursday evening with outside speakers,
choral societies, natural history, photography, dramatics, art and dancing are some of
the activities that exist. Christian Union meetings play an important part in the life of
the College, assisted by Mr J Breton and the Rev G Brocklebank, Vicar of Lacock.
For a healthy, well-balanced school life, games are important and necessary if well—
organised and played in the right spirit. Lackham offers facilities for most of the
team games: rugby, soccer, hockey, squash and billiards in the Spring and Winter
terms and cricket, athletics, swimming and boating in the Summer. Wednesday
afternoons are set aside for the purpose and matches are arranged between
neighbouring clubs and other Agricultural Colleges in the region.
Those students who are unable to play games, or not inclined to do so, are
expected to assist in the Museum or Workshops.
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