Priory Community School pupils Nick Ioannou, Christine Ingram, Joe Howe and Laura Cooke.

STUDENTS plucked up the courage to handle some feathered companions this week.

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They are of the kind that produce the eggs which are used by their new catering provider.

Priory Community School upgraded its facilities in the summer bringing them to a standard enjoyed in restaurants.

Aspens Services who provide the facilities were chosen for a Gold Eggsellence Award by the British Hen Welfare Trust – and students were able to celebrate by meeting and holding the free range hens.