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We help service leavers find roles in the land-based sector
& provide Horticultural Therapy at DMRC

08/06/2026

On we want to celebrate the incredible environment and the people who make the oceans their workplace and playground.

HighGround's provide information, advice and guidance on careers in the land-based sector and whether your interest lies in 🐟 fishing, ⛵ outdoor adventure, ⛱ beach schools, or 🏞 environmental conservation there will likely be a career path that suits.

So, if sounds appealing, get in touch to find out how we can help.

04/06/2026

Our Female ONLY residential rural week returns in July.
Aimed at serving personnel, veterans and reservists the week at Bicton College will provide an overview of many of the sectors, giving an opportunity to speak with people working in a range of career areas and discover a career direction.

Interested? Get in touch to register.

03/06/2026

❓❓ Did you know that we have a jobs listing page?

Serving military? Veteran? Reservist? - this could be for you!

Although not recruitment consultants, we do publish jobs adverts we are sent or that we find.
Currently there are several live adverts - security, fruit picking, estate work amongst others.

🧐 Take a look - it might be the work you have been looking for

02/06/2026

🌼This Volunteers Week (and every week!) we want to celebrate our wonderful volunteers who support the team at DMRC Stanford Hall.
💐Ali, Sarah, Deborah and Anna - whether it is planting up beds, harvesting produce, helping prepare for events or making up beautiful bouquets - your help, smiles and presence make such a difference.
🌹Thank you for everything you do.

29/05/2026

20 participants joined us this week for another busy and informative Virtual Rural Week providing insight into a number of sectors - agriculture, landscape and heritage gardening, environmental conservation, rural estate management, forestry, arboriculture and heritage skills - hedge-laying and dry stone walling.
Our thanks to enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenters who give time and support - without you, these weeks would not be possible.

Jamie Ranson - .co.uk
Jeff Green - dry stone walling
Jonathan Pettit -
Georgina Yates - English Heritage
Steve Davis -
Steve Fowkes -
Kirsty and Matt -
Olly Pemberton - Velcourt
Kate Palmer - Confor
Robert Honan - .estate

23/05/2026

Our lovely team recently spent an afternoon at family accommodation facility, Norton House. They worked with patients from DMRC Stanford Hall to revive the garden which is a calm and welcoming space for families to spend time.

22/05/2026

We are delighted to be running a Female ONLY residential rural week in July this year.
The week long programme based at Bicton College is employment focused and open to all female serving personnel, veterans and reservists.

If sounds like you, please get in touch

Thanks to Lloyds Veterans Charity for funding this.

18/05/2026

We will be at the Employment Fair in Plymouth on Thursday.

🎖Leaving the military? Veteran? Reservist? Spouse?
🌳 Like being outdoors?
❓ Want to find information on possible career paths?

Come and find us and have a chat 😀

16/05/2026

If a career in the dairy sector when you leave the military interests you, this webinar will be of interest.

Open to currently serving Armed Forces personnel considering a future transition, this session will highlight the wide range of opportunities available within the dairy industry and how your existing skills—such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and working outdoors—can transfer directly into this rewarding sector.
Delivered in partnership with Career Transition Partnership Ruralink Veteran HighGround Lowland Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association and Lantra the programme includes hands-on work experience placements across nine farms, offering practical insight into day-to-day roles.

During the webinar, you’ll also hear from Becca Brown about her journey from the Royal Navy to running her own contract farming business.

This pilot scheme is designed to support serving personnel who may be considering a change, providing a clear pathway into a purposeful and fulfilling career in dairy.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armed-forces-to-dairy-information-for-a-career-in-dairy-tickets-1988064454300?aff=oddtdtcreator

15/05/2026

We had a fantastic visit to The Leicestershire Flower Farm last week with our Horticultural Therapy Team

The day gave us the chance to explore how working with cut flowers can be used as part of rehabilitation—supporting physical skills, cognitive focus and psychological wellbeing. From selecting blooms and making living wreaths to sharing ideas for future sessions, it was an inspiring and practical experience.

This visit marks the beginning of a new partnership, and we’re already planning future activities that will build on what we’ve learned. We’re excited about what lies ahead and grateful to Leicestershire Flower Farm for sharing their time, expertise and creativity with us.

A big thank you to the League of Remembrance for funding this exciting new work.

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C/o The Poppy Factory
London
TW106UR

Telephone

+447951495272

Website

https://highground-uk.org/

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