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West Dean College appoints new Subject Leader for Historic Building Conservation and Repair


est Dean College appoints newSubj Historic Building Conservation and Repair


CatherineWoolfitt ACRMCIfAMA ClassicsMA Art Conservation has been appointed the new Subj


historic structures endlessly fascinating.


bject Leader for Historic Building Conservation and Repair atWest Dean College of Arts and Conservation. She has worked on high profile and challenging projects in the conservation of built heritage for 25 years, in the UK and overseas, also lecturing for the past twenty years. Recent proj


ojects include conservation of the


sixteenth century terracotta sculpture roundels at Hampton Court Palace and development of cleaning and repair methods for the external terracotta façade o f the Natural HistoryMuseum in London.


Talking about her new role, Catherine comments, “I find the study and investigation of www.westdean.org.uk ww It is


extremely rewarding when students engage in the process of reading historic fabric, to


determine how it was built and how weathering, past interventions, and other factors have led to its current condition. The ethos of theWest Dean courses is first to understand historic buildings through survey and analysis and then to develop plans and options for remedial work, based on practical experience of the methods and materials to be used. TheWest Dean estate provides an inspiring setting and numerous historic structures which serve as subjects for study, investigation and practical work.”


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Lewes students surv


thrive in thewinterwilderness Sledding with husky dogs, building snow caves, and fishing through ice


School (LOGS) pupils on their latest school expedition.


Nine students in Year 10 embarked on an experience to Finland last week for a survival skills course on the frozen River Tornio and into the surrounding tundra.


Organised by ReallyWild Education, the trip saw pupils embrace the hostile elements as they skied and snow-shoed across the ice. Tasked with building their very own expedition level base camp, pupils cut and shaped ice blocks, created their own cooking area, and learn strategically arrange tents to avoid harsh winds. Before heading on the excursion, students spent a


weekend learning ed how to


emergency firs t aid and preparing for search and rescue scenarios. Hannah Thorpe, PE teacher, said: “This year, the temperatures were well below freezing but the children got to grips with their environment straightaway and made the most of the experience. It was particularly gratifying to see them tested on their practical skills at the end of the expedition by t aking part in a cross-country ski expedition which included


an emergency “scenario”. They did an amazing bags which could take casualties out of difficult very prou d! ”


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forest terrain and we fel t job of creating survival


Lewes students survive and thrive in the winter wilderness holes were just some of the skills mastered by Lewes Old Grammar


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The Guild of Food Writers and Piic children to “Write It”


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Pink Lady® apples and the Guild of FoodWriters are delighted to announce the second year of their partnership in the Guild’sWrite It competition for young food writers. The competition, which opened for entries on 2nd January 2018 encourages children from three age groups (10 and under, 11–14 and 15–18) to capture one of their favourite food experiences on the page. As the celebrating its 10th


birthday in 2018, the theme Write It competition is


for this year’s competition is Celebration. This could be the combination of favourite foods, cooking or eating with friends.What does food and celebration mean to you?


Write It was established in 2008 and has seen prestigious names from the Guild’s membership judge entries from more than 1,000 aspiring food writers.


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This year’s judges include chef, restaurateur, cookery book author, television presenter and winner of the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award Rick Stein OBE, baking columnistMartha Collison, Guild President, food journalist and author Xanthe Clay, award-winning documentary maker, TV presenter and author Stefan Gates, cook and authorMeera Sodha and Karen Barnes, editor of delicious. magazine. They’ll use their collective experience, enthusiasm for food and drink and love of a good read to find and celebrate the outstanding work in each age group.


The closing date isMonday 30th April. To enter please visit


www ww.pinkladyapples.co.uk/write-it 1 2 www .education-today.co.uk.co.uk March 2018 2018


The Guild of FoodWriters and Pink Lady encourage children to Write It”


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