Thousands flock to Open Day & Country Fair

Photos: Central Radio North West

Thousands of people were welcomed to the College’s main Bilsborrow campus to enjoy the excellent weather and the hundreds of attractions on offer.

The College's biggest event of the year is well established as one of the best days out in Lancashire's outdoor events calendar, with the event returning following a four year break following the Covid 19 pandemic.

An action-packed family fun day out, the event included the usual array of demonstrations, shows and interactive activities from the College’s many diverse subject areas as well as food, drink and entertainment. Prospective students also got the chance to see the beautiful campus at its best and chat with tutors and staff from each area.

Here is just a taste of what we got up to:

The Open Day & Country Fair is a major undertaking for Myerscough and involves months of preparation by staff and students as well as working closely with dozens of partners, third party companies and exhibitors.

Highlights of the day this year included a headline performance from the Two Brothers Stunt bicycle team, the ever popular Sheep Show, equestrian shows and demonstrations, motorsport and machinery displays, agricultural shows and falconry demonstrations, photography and floral exhibitions, a Sport Zone and children’s activities. The countryside zone and superb landscaped gardens also proved extremely popular.

Visitors also enjoyed tractor and trailer rides, farm tours, and Land Rover off-road driving experiences, while visitors were also able to have a look at the College’s array of new buildings, and enjoy other ‘have-a-go’ activities, including operating a mini digger, button hole making and planting.

Alison Robinson, Chief Executive and Principal of Myerscough College, said: ‘’A massive thank you to everyone for the magnificent Open Day and Country Fair.

‘’Our staff all worked like Trojans to ensure the event went ahead despite everything. Everybody’s hard work and effort certainly paid off, as the sun came out, and the crowds came and had a fantastic day.

‘’Our staff and students were fantastic ambassadors for the College as usual with big beaming smiles and it was great to see our College being showcased to such a high standard.''

‘’Despite more than 10,000 visitors, the campus remained an incredibly clean, safe, happy place to visit. Social media is full of praise for the day with comments about what a great place the College is with one parent saying her daughter now wants to apply here after her GCSEs!

‘’This is what the day is all about. We certainly put ourselves on the map once again not only providing a great day out but an opportunity to showcase our college and our courses.

‘’The whole day was an outstanding celebration of everything Myerscough and all that is best within our sector. We hope everyone had a fabulous time. Our Open Day is a massive event encompassing so many other mini events, multiple activities and demonstrations, the challenge is to get round everything in a day.’’