Coleg Bro‐Aeron

Coleg Bro‐Aeron, Cardiganshire, is an important landmark in the history of agricultural education. Since its inception, fifteen years ago, it has developed specifically to meet the needs of the widely scattered farming community and had considerable success in establishing day release for young farm workers long before it was a recognised principle in the farming world. To do this college staff have had to become closely involved with the parents and employers, with a result that the college has also developed as a cultural and community centre for the area as a whole. This latter role is now being fully recognised by the county with the designation of a £40 000 arts centre. Here the principal, Glyn Thomas, outlines its development.