Welcome to the
Northern School of Game and Wildlife
Newton Rigg College, Penrith, Cumbria

trainee gamekeepers
Simply one of the best providers of gamekeeping and countryside training ....... anywhere!

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On this site you will find details of all of our courses, how to contact us and apply, or
arrange to come and visit to see our unique resources for yourself. You can also read the latest news and information about what our students and specialist staff have been doing and finding out about.
You could also visit the main Newton Rigg College website which has details of all the courses we offer, resources, campus accommodation, open days, how to apply etc.

Here's what's happening now....

pheasant feeders
Nick introducing birds to the brooder huts











15th May 2013
Imminent Arrival
Waiting for the chicks to arrive but it's pouring down and blowing a gale. Is this meant to be May?
Click here to read more.


Career advice/help

Career Advice - we are happy to discuss careers in game management or courses at any time. Click the "contact" button at the top of the page to send an e-mail request or click the following link to access an application form We also have a number of Information Mornings and Open Evenings you could attend.

Click Students Services if you require further information or help to arrange an interview, look round the campus, accommodation costs, scholarships etc

Click this link for enquiries related to part-time or short courses e.g. ATV, Chainsaw, Tractor Driving, Deer Stalking Certificate etc

......plus just a few examples of what else we get up to!

NSG&W Sponsors 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors:
BOCM/Marsdens for our game rearing programme - www.marsdensfeeds.co.uk
Kings Seeds for our game cover trials - www.kingscrops.co.uk
BEC/Osprey for supporting the rearing field and shoot with their extensive range of feeders and drinkers - www.bec.co.uk
Rudgwick Metals for their automatic feeders - www.game-keepers.co.uk

To meet NSG&W staff

The next show that staff from the NSG&W will be attending is the CLA Gamefair at Ragley Hall on the 19th - 21st July 2013. It can get lonely on a stand for 3 days so come along for a chat.