Kelcy Blair, Ballyclare, received the Ronnie Cameron Perpetual Award presented by ALCI for landscape design project work. Kelcy, a Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture graduate, was congratulated by Martin Wooster, lecturer and Paul Mooney, head of horticulture, CAFRE.Kelcy Blair, Ballyclare, received the Ronnie Cameron Perpetual Award presented by ALCI for landscape design project work. Kelcy, a Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture graduate, was congratulated by Martin Wooster, lecturer and Paul Mooney, head of horticulture, CAFRE.
Kelcy Blair, Ballyclare, received the Ronnie Cameron Perpetual Award presented by ALCI for landscape design project work. Kelcy, a Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Horticulture graduate, was congratulated by Martin Wooster, lecturer and Paul Mooney, head of horticulture, CAFRE.

Greenmount Campus graduation: students gather for autumn celebration

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has welcomed past students and their families to an autumn graduation at Greenmount Campus, Antrim.
By Terry Ferry
Published 2nd Nov 2022, 15:18 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2022, 15:31 BST

The event celebrated the achievements of students completing Level 2 and Level 3 full-time courses in Agriculture, Land-based Engineering, Horticulture and Professional Floristry.

Martin McKendry, CAFRE director, extended a special thanks to Victor Chestnutt, immediate past president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, who addressed students and presented special awards.

Congratulating the graduates, Mr McKendry said: “Today marks a milestone in your academic career. The qualifications you have attained are just a stepping stone on your path of knowledge and learning. It is vital that you continue to keep up to date with new technologies.

"Even though you may feel that your studies are finished for now, you need to remain open minded. Be receptive to developing yourself and enhancing your skills and qualifications through higher level study or continuous professional development. CAFRE is here to support you every step of the way.”

CAFRE delivers education programmes to almost 1,900 students. Courses range from Level 2 through to Master’s Degree. Applications can be made now for courses starting in September 2023. Course and contact details can be found at www.cafre.ac.uk. Follow DiscoverCAFRE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Congratulating the graduates, Mr McKendry said: “Today marks a milestone in your academic career. The qualifications you have attained are just a stepping stone on your path of knowledge and learning. It is vital that you continue to keep up to date with new technologies.

Jonathan French, Randalstown, was presented with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Prize awarded to the top Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture student. Congratulating him are Victor Chestnutt, immediate past president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and Martin McKendry, CAFRE director.

5. Rural prize

Jonathan French, Randalstown, was presented with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Prize awarded to the top Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture student. Congratulating him are Victor Chestnutt, immediate past president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and Martin McKendry, CAFRE director. Photo: Contributed

The platform party at the CAFRE graduation ceremony: Martin McKendry, director; Dr Eric Long, head of education service; Irene Downey, senior lecturer; guest speaker, Victor Chestnutt, immediate past president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and Paul Mooney, head of horticulture.

6. Platform party

The platform party at the CAFRE graduation ceremony: Martin McKendry, director; Dr Eric Long, head of education service; Irene Downey, senior lecturer; guest speaker, Victor Chestnutt, immediate past president of the Ulster Farmers’ Union and Paul Mooney, head of horticulture. Photo: Contributed

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