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Plumpton College open day
Careers advice and activities for whole family

East Sussex's Plumpton College will be opening its doors to an expected 10,000 visitors on Saturday, May 11.

The Open Day will give attendees the opportunity to find out about courses, training and apprenticeships, and view an array of practical displays.

Between the hours of 10am and 5pm, visitors will be able to gain careers advice, take tours of student accommodation and take part in a range of fun activities.

Plumpton's Open Day is a day out for all the family. It will host:
  • Children’s activities
  • Small animals
  • Countryside events
  • Woodland walks
  • Estate tours by tractor/trailer
  • Displays at the large college farm
  • Sporting activities
  • Shearing demonstrations
  • A fun dog show
  • Tree climbing skills
  • Horse riding displays
  • A climbing wall
  • Working forges
  • Marvellous machinery
  • Garden designs
  • Falconry
  • Game management displays
  • Dog grooming
  • Craft and trade stalls

The event is being held in association with the Sussex Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. Entry costs £5 for adults, £3 for senior citizens and is free for children under 16.

Click here for more information about Plumpton College and its Open Day.

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.