Staffordshire

Pies, Peas and Auction Prizes

27 October 2011

The Sneyd Arms, Whiston was yet again crowded with local farmers and their families in support of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) at the annual charity evening held on Thursday 27th October. Pie and peas followed by traditional apple crumble helped to set everyone up for over 100 auction prizes kindly donated by local people and businesses.

Local auctioneer, Mark Simcock flew through the 105 lots entertaining the audience of over 125 people. The useful items for auction ranged from dog food and garden tools to trays of eggs and Christmas hampers

Committee members, George and Elsie Fallows of Eavesford Farm, Whiston were delighted with the event’s success raising approximately £2500 for the charity. In addition, regional agricultural banking division at Barclays Corporate were generous enough to match-fund to the value of £1500.

Elsie said, “The event is such a crowd pleaser and with the support of local people and businesses we can raise a great deal of money for the RABI”.

Staffordshire RABI Committee, led by newly appointed Chairman, Michael Shelley, are now preparing for their annual dinner to be held on Thursday 15th March 2012 at the Staffordshire County Showground. The committee hopes this will be another sell out event enjoyed by many.

Staffordshire Dinner

18 March 2011

The annual dinner in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) attracted 340 farmers and friends for an evening of food and entertainment at Staffordshire Showground on Thursday 17th March. The evening raised funds to help support those in the local farming community who face need, hardship or distress.

Guest speaker, Steve Leonard spoke about his background, his involvement in television presenting and his role as a veterinary surgeon. Entertainment was also provided by Waterhouses Young Farmers who provided a sketch show which was enjoyed by all. Barclays Corporate generously match-funded the raffle and promise auction to the value of £1,500.

The money raised on the night, thanks to the dedicated RABI supporters, helps offset more than £15,000 expended in Staffordshire each year to assist retired and disabled farmers, through regular grants, home help and emergency relief grants; as well as working farming families facing hardship, through emergency grants and the Gateway Project.

Dinner organiser and RABI Staffordshire committee member Elsie Fallows said: “The dinner is a very important fundraising event and we’re glad of all of the help we receive locally, including assistance from auctioneer Mike Williams and all the donations of auction prizes.”

   

Thatching Demonstration

27 January 2011

On Thursday 27th January, Master Thatcher, David Wood, gave an insight into the world of thatching to an audience of almost 40 people at Hilderstone Village Hall. Guests enjoyed listening to David’s stories, and were also supplied with cheese and wine.

 

Tel: 01743 892892 Mobile: 07876 492839 Email: kate.roberts@rabi.org.uk