Shropshire

Shropshire Chamber of Agriculture

20 January 2012

Mr Michael Bubb of Shropshire Chamber of Agriculture presented a cheque for £250 to regional officer, Kate Roberts at their AGM at Harper Adams University.

ABC Ltd

December 2011

ABC Ltd of Shrewsbury recently presented Kate Roberts with a cheque for RABI for the sum of £750. This was in lieu of sending Christmas cards to their clients.

This is the second year running that they have supported the charity in this way and it is very much appreciated.

Pictured below: Caroline Francis, David Butler, Matt Mellor, Paul Jennings, Kate Roberts, Sarah Allin, Chris Burgess and Helen Trow.

Much Wenlock YFC

November 2011

Regional Officer, Kate Roberts was presented with a cheque for £500 which was raised by Much Wenlock YFC at their 70th Anniversary Ball.

Shrewsbury Abbey Harvest Service

9 October 2011

The Abbey in Shrewsbury attracted a congregation of over 150 people on Sunday 9th October for the county harvest service. The service was organised by the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and Reverend Paul Firmin. The church was colourfully decorated with over 25 pedestals to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.

Mervin Mullard, RABI fundraising Chairman, said, “The service contained a good mix of readings and the address by the Rt. Rev Mark Rylands, Bishop of Shrewsbury was very apt ”.

RABI regional officer, Kate Roberts, added, “Many businesses and organisations supported the service, making it a real county event.”

Proceeds of £305 were donated to the Abbey, and £230 (plus gift aid) to RABI. Offerings of bread, eggs, fruit, vegetables and tinned goods were donated to the soup kitchen at St Winifred's Convent, Shrewsbury.

Pictured: Bob Forster providing an overview of the RABI for the congregation

Cream Tea on Board The Sabrina

4 September 2011

60 guests took to the water on board the Sabrina to enjoy a river trip followed by a cream tea. The afternoon raised £300 for RABI.

NFU Chairman's Lunch

31 July 2011

Over 250 people gathered at Chairman’s NFU Lunch on Sunday 31st July at Ludlow Racecourse. With a very moreish arrival drink, a delicious buffet and an exciting promise auction, a good day was had by all. Rob Alderson (current NFU Chairman) and Jen Parry worked extremely hard collecting funds over £5500.

Charity Walk

22 May 2011

Approximately 140 people took part in the charity walk arranged by Aubrey and Sheila Jones on Sunday 22nd May. The scenic walk with views of Welshpool and Powis castle, plus hidden gems through the impressive woodland was appreciated by everyone. Walkers were certainly thankful for a cup of tea and slice of homemade cake. A thoroughly enjoyable day raising £822 for RABI.

Fieldfare Farming Futures Conference Proves Inspirational

The challenges of farming in the future were examined by six speakers at an innovative farming conference hosted by the Whitchurch based Fieldfare Farmers at the end of June.

The event “Fieldfare Farming Futures 2011” was held at Dearnford Lake, near Whitchurch, and attracted an audience of 130 including delegates from Lancashire and Warwickshire.

Professor Jonathan Scurlock, an NFU Government Advisor, and Neil Adams of the European Food and Farming Partnership examined the challenges of today such as population growth, global warming and resource pressure. Technologies adopted by farmers in the past to meet challenges were looked at for lessons, and the incentives needed for future progress.

Jim Shanks, a dairy farmer from Hawick and Nuffield scholar (NSch), spoke on developing farm energy solutions. Biogas, wind generation and hydrogen technologies were reviewed as sources of renewable on-farm energy.

Cornish farmer’s son Ian Tremaine, NSch, considered how algae could be used to feed the world whilst Lindsay Hargreaves, NSch, from East Anglia took a fascinating look at the world of genetics, soil science and bioengineering for farming answers.

Carol Ford, a food marketing executive with more than 20 years experience, described how the internet is changing the way businesses connect with each other and direct to the consumer using social media such as Facebook.

Rob Bebbington, conference organiser, said: “This was a most thought provoking and interesting conference with top class speakers who were inspirational for their audience. It proved a great success and we are hoping to make it an annual event. I would like to thank our sponsors EFFP and NFU Market Drayton for their support.”

An excellent hog roast was provided by Chestnut Meats of Spurstow, Nantwich. A raffle for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution raised £214.

 

 

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