Regional Info

Shropshire

Hundreds of Cream Teas Served by the Lake

30 August 2010

Dearnford Lake, Whitchurch attracted cream tea lovers from near and far as part of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s Cream Tea Week campaign. Hundreds of homemade cream teas were served on Monday 30th August, raising £1,434.71 for the farming charity.

Visitors relaxed in the marquee kindly donated by South Cheshire Marquees, and listened to beautiful classical, romantic and modern music provided by harpist Nerys Hewitt. The demonstration of model jets, helicopters and other aircraft by Sleap Model Flyers was a real treat and was enjoyed by all.

Charles and Jane Bebbington of Dearnford Lake, said: "It was a lovely relaxing way to spend a Bank Holiday afternoon with family and friends. The weather was particularly kind to us, allowing visitors the opportunity to stroll around the Lake”.

Shropshire NFU Chairman's Lunch

25 July 2010

Almost 300 people gathered at Chairman’s NFU Lunch on Sunday 25th July at Middleton Farm, Oswestry. With drinks on the lawn, a delicious buffet (including some very scrumptious chocolate puddings), and an exciting promise auction, a good day was had by all.

Well done for raising £4,300 for RABI.

Brockton Shoot

July 2010

Brockton Shoot raised £290.00. Thanks to Brockton Gun Club and Phil Wadlow for running this event on a lovely summer’s night.

Shropshire YFC's

Shropshire Young farmers have been raising funds as part of the NFYFC 150 challenge. Thanks to Bridgnorth YFC (£1500). Ludlow YFC (£150) and Dorrington YFC (£150) for their donations.

Bridgnorth YFC presenting their cheque to regional officer, Kate Roberts.

Shropshire 10K Team

11 July 2010

Despite soaring temperatures a group of Shropshire runners completed the 10k road race in London to help raise thousands of pounds for RABI.

County farmers, NFU staff and other industry representatives were part of a 120-strong charity team that took part in the British 10k London Road Run on Sunday, July 11, to celebrate the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s 150th birthday.

The final fundraising total is still being tallied but all the money will go to RABI.

Calverhall farmer Simon Latter and his 15-year-old son, James, a student at Ellesmere College, both put in solid times with the teenager pipping his father to the post in a time just under an hour.

While Bishop’s Castle livestock farmer Mervin Mullard completed the 6.2 mile course in around 52 minutes.

Jennifer Watkins, of Dorrington, who is Mr Mullard’s daughter finished in around 58 minutes while her partner, Darren Waters, set a blistering pace crossing the line in just 35 minutes.

Mr Mullard said: “The run went very well although the heat was a bit much and at around 4km it started to get to me a bit but then it was the same for everyone.

“I was pushed into this run, it was not something I would have chosen to do but you just try and do your best and it was for a very worthy cause.

“I would like to thank everyone who sponsored me.”

NFU spokesman Oliver Cartwright, of Newport, who finished in just over an hour said while it was hard going it was well worth it to raise funds for RABI.

He said: “All of the Shropshire team who went to the capital completed the course, it was around 32 degrees and we saw quite a few runners suffering from heat exhaustion who were being treated by medical staff.

“I spent most of the race trying to finish ahead of a man dressed as a pirate and another chap who was dressed as Wonder Woman but I managed to get ahead of them and I was happy with my time considering the scorching weather.

The London event has become a tradition for RABI since it first entered a team in 2002 which was the year after the devastating foot and mouth epidemic.

Cream Tea, Golding Hall

June 2010

Despite the rain, over 100 visitors made a trip to Golding Hall for Shropshire’s cream tea event at Golding Hall in June, raising £727.90. Thanks go to Mr & Mrs. Richard Hartley for providing such an excellent venue for RABI.

National Golf Day

5 June 2010

The RABI National Golf Day was this year held in Oswestry. We had 36 teams taking part this year and everyone enjoyed the fantastic weather. The day raised £2000 for RABI.