Tuesday was fine and dry as we arrived at Kingston Maurward for our taster day.

We were all taken to our respective tasters which included equine studies and animal care. We all got to feed a range of animals from Ben and Jerry the alpacas, to the pigs, sheep and deer.

There was also tractor driving and arboriculture.

We also had a go at looking after the livestock and herding some sheep.

I know later in the week some of my friends are also doing practical garden design and environmental conservation which, if today is anything to go by, will be brilliant as well.

Jan Hudson