it’s a menu, a label or a poster and I have gained so many skills and so much experience over the past two years.’ First year apprentices Becci Dombrick (Research), Meg


O’Toole (Host), James Brydon (Hort), Sean Keap (Chef) and Emily Enterman (Hort) are making dairy-free ice cream called ‘Fronana’. The ice cream is made from a banana base instead of dairy, hence the name.


First-years Abigail Perchard (Finance), Shannon ‘This apprenticeship is the best decision I’ve ever made’ The group wanted to create a locally sourced product


that is in line with Eden’s ethos, so they decided to trial a fig and banana flavour ice cream. Becci said: ‘I’m really excited about the product and I


think it would make a great addition to the Eden ice cream that is already on site. ‘I have enjoyed the opportunities that this


apprenticeship has given me from RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to this project to our Sustainability Training days. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with the amazing Eden team. ‘My group, led by finance apprentice Sarah Thomas,


worked with Penrice Academy to transform a disused space at the school into a charming garden named ‘Little Eden.’’* The group was made up of Sarah Thomas, Megan Carey (Finance), Jake Hawke (Hort), Jo Aitchison (Hort) and myself (Media Relations). ‘We worked with Year 7, 8 and 9 students during


Wilby (Events), Lewis Ratty (Chef), Beth Grigg (Hort), Angelo Daniel (Hort) and Jake Cook (Hort), have created a product called ‘Edgey Vedgey’. The product includes rejected and misshapen pickled vegetables in delightful looking kilner jars. The idea came about during a Sustainability Training day where the apprentices had to create a product in a day and present it to the ‘Dragons’ Den’ panel. Lewis in particular was enthusiastic about the idea of


pickling unwanted vegetables and a slogan was born: ‘We pickle veg with an edge’. Shannon Wilby said: ‘Our product is a great way to


promote sustainability and to encourage people to think about the food they are consuming. We have worked well together and I have really enjoyed it. I love my apprenticeship and I don’t want it to end.


The Dinosaur Uprising: Land, Sea and Air install was probably one of my highlights so far. It was a really busy week, but great fun. I’m looking forward to planning the Little Monsters’ Ball in October. It’s a little scary, no pun intended, but I am up for the challenge!’


‘I can honestly say that I have loved every aspect of my time here’


Like the other apprentices I have enjoyed working and


the school’s Sustainability Week, as part of Penrice Academy’s Curriculum Enrichment Week. The garden was designed by the students and featured some yellow and white flowers to match Penrice Academy’s logo, such as Lysimachia punctata and Platycodon “Astra White”.’ Sarah Thomas said: ‘We have had a great time creating


this project together and it has been really rewarding working with the students. We hope that the garden brings some inspiration to the staff and students to create their own green spaces. ‘I have learnt so much during my apprenticeship.


I’ve loved seeing how the different teams function and come together as a whole; it illustrates the importance of communication and team work. I can honestly say that I have loved every aspect of my time here.’


getting to know everyone at Eden. It has been an amazing opportunity for all of us to grow, learn and gain valuable skills and experience. I cannot thank my colleagues enough for the advice and support that they have given me. I hope that the first-years take every opportunity that


is presented to them and have an incredible second year – and best of luck to my fellow second-years who I’m sure have bright futures ahead of them.


* [Not to be confused with Eden’s preschool families activity]


To find out more about Eden’s Apprenticeship schemes visit: www.edenproject.com/apprenticeships


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