The College has applied for planning permission this week for a 26 cover restaurant that will be situated in the college grounds, providing the community with a subsidised fine dining experience.
The new build is largely funded by a grant provided by the Education Funding Agency through West Berkshire Council. Various departments will see the benefits; Foundation Learning students will be able to gain work experience in a controlled environment, preparing them for work; whilst Hospitality and Catering students will have the ability to put into practice what they have learnt.
Newbury College Finance Director, Bill Blythe, who is also overseeing the project, said 'Our previous site had a restaurant, and after many requests for dining at the College we thought that it would be a fantastic opportunity to welcome in the local community, and will be a great experience for our learners. We hope to be open to the public for bookings from May 2013'
Subject to planning permission, the new restaurant should be completed by March; ready for the beginning of the new academic year. If you are interested in Hospitality, Catering or any other subjects Newbury College has to offer, please come to our Open Day on 15 November, 4pm-8pm.