Loughry Campus, CAFRE in Cookstown is opening its doors on Tuesday 22 April from 3 to 8 pm. If you are thinking about a career in food come and sample the courses available at Loughry and get a taste of campus life.

Loughry Campus offer courses in Food, Nutrition and Health, Food Technology, Supply Management, Packaging and Communication. Courses are available at all levels from National Diploma to Degree and Masters, on a full and part-time basis.

Loughry has close links with the food and drink sector and you will find Loughry graduates employed in most food companies, right up to MD level. With an excellent record of employment, starting salaries of up to £22,000, no top-up fees and competitively priced accommodation on campus, it's time to take a fresh look at what Loughry has to offer. No top-up fees alone could save you up to £6,000 compared to studying at other higher education institutions.

Course Manager Peter Simpson outlines the advantages of Loughry's National Diploma (ND) courses:

"The National Diploma programmes are practical courses with continuous assessment and no exams. Loughry provides the opportunity to enjoy Campus life with accommodation on site and students can apply for grants. The ND is equivalent to three 'A' levels and students have progressed onto a wide range of Degree programmes, including Food Technology, Supply Management, Food Nutrition, Environmental Health and Dietetics courses. As well as the progression route there are excellent employment opportunities as local companies are constantly looking for good ND students.

The open evening will provide students with a great opportunity to find out what Loughry has on offer and will include:

* Tours of the Food Technology Centre to see the latest high-tech equipment in use

* Discussions with current Loughry students to find out what they think about the courses and the social life on campus

* Opportunity to meet with local food companies and hear first hand the excellent career prospects and salaries on offer

* Consultation with course tutors on course content and entry requirements

* Information on the range of financial support on offer

* Interactive food displays

* Details on the range of careers available

For more information on any of our courses or facilities freephone 0800 0284291 or visit the website at www.cafre.ac.uk.