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Future gamekeepers from Sparsholt College awarded for hard work
Congratulations are in order for two young Sparsholt College students who will someday be embarking on their own careers within this wonderful industry.
Congratulations are in order for two young Sparsholt College students who will someday be embarking on their own careers within this wonderful industry.
At the end of the academic year, Matt Townsend (left) was awarded the Butler Trophy, which goes to the student with the best overall performance on the Level 2 Diploma in Game Management.
His classmate Rob Mills (right) was awarded the Best Overall Performance on the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Gamekeeping.
Matt and Rob are both returning to Sparsholt to continue their studies in September and are looking forward to furthering their education.
Sporting Shooter would like to wish them the very best of luck in their future careers, and congratulate them on this recognition of their hard work.
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