North Thames AGM Event

This event will also provide the students of the college the opportunity to join us and learn more about BALI and the industry.

A fantastic networking opportunity and a chance to listen to speaker Fiona Packe, Head Gardener at the Royal Parks, sharing her horticultural career journey, and how the new garden to Queen Elizabeth II at The Regent's Park is developing.

Schedule

12.00pm -12.15pm - Welcome & refreshments

12.15pm – 12.45pm - Welcome talks from the Assistant Principal of Employer Skills, Innovation and Growth, Sam Black, Head of Business and Employer Skills, Claire Curtis and Head of Horticulture, Zephaniah Lindo.

12.45pm – 1.30pm - Lunch
 
1.30pm – 2.30pm - BALI North Thames Regional AGM – Wayne Grills, BALI CEO
 
2.30pm – 3.00pm - Guest Speaker – Fiona Packe, Royal Parks
 
3.00pm-3.15pm - Comfort Break
 
3.15pm-3.45pm - Tour of Horticulture department

4.00pm – 4.15pm - Finish
 

Capel Manor College

Capel Manor College empowers students to transform their passion for animals, plants and the environment into rewarding, hands-on careers. Our practical, career-focused qualifications will help you develop the skills employers value in an evolving green economy.

We offer courses that prepare you for a future in the animal care, horticulture and environmental industries. From tackling climate change and sustainability challenges to exploring eco-conscious creativity, you will gain real-world experience in a friendly and supportive learning environment.

Welcome Talks

Sam Black Assistant Principal of Employer Skills, Innovation and Growth will discuss current and evolving Horticulture apprenticeships. Discussion from employer feedback to support shaping future curriculum delivery. 

Claire Curtis Head of Business and Employer Skills will deliver a brief talk discussing current industry skills gaps and how the college is addressing skills shortages.

Zephaniah Lindo Head of Horticulture – will highlight current course offers and how BALI have influenced curriculum development and next steps.

Guest Speaker – Fiona Packe, Head gardener - Royal Parks

With a wealth of horticultural experience, most recently working at the historic gardens of the Middle Temple and now landing the role of Head Gardener for the new garden to commemorate the Queen Elizabeth I at The Regent's Park, Fiona will share her horticultural career journey, and how the new garden is developing. 

The new garden will showcase climate resilient planting, as well as sustainable design, and how a beautiful garden can be created from a brownfield site. The garden, designed by HTA Landscapes has transformed a disused plant nursery into a beautiful tranquil two-acre garden, with significant benefits to nature.