STAFF and students from Duchy College Rosewarne, part of the Cornwall College Group, are getting ready to host their biggest showcase event of the year this week as it prepares to open up its campus to members of the public on Sunday for an action-packed day of outdoor fun.

The land-based college will be holding its annual open day between 11am and 3pm and visitors are invited to the free event to meet the animals, enjoy tractor rides, take part in the digger challenge, go on a butterfly walk, enter their pooch in the fun dog show and enjoy a tasty treat from one of the exhibitors.

Carol Knight, head of campus for Duchy College Rosewarne, said: “This is one of our favourite events of the year as it allows us to demonstrate the range of expertise, talents and courses we have on offer at the college to people of all ages. We are very proud of our campus and the work and research some of our students have produced.

“Being aware of the environment – such as plant life and nature is very important, as is being outdoors, both of which we are passionate about at the college and want people to learn about and enjoy at the open day.”

Previous open days have attracted more than 1,000 people to the site and this year the college is hoping for even more visitors.

Those that attend will be able to have a go at sausage-making, decorating cake pops; take part in a tree identification quiz, meet some of the college residents such as the mice, rabbits, guinea pigs, donkeys and if they are brave enough, handle some of the exotics.

At 11.30am on the day there will also be a Rosewarne’s Gardeners’ Question Time where visitors can ask our green-fingered expert Chris any questions they may have or get tops tips to make their gardens blooming.

Also on the day there will be a fun dog show at 12pm, which sees categories from best puppy and best rescue dog, to wiggliest tail and fastest Bonio eater.

“We look forward to seeing you on the day,” added Carol, “and hope you enjoy our lovely campus as much as we do.”

For further information about the open day or any other events and courses available at Duchy College Rosewarne, visit duchy.ac.uk or call 0845 60 50 455.