Warwickshire

Warwickshire Art Show

28 - 30 August 2010

Artists raised a substantial sum for charity by holding an art exhibition at a farmhouse in Copston Magna over the bank holiday weekend. Michael Lester, John Bradley, Patricia Evenden and Jennifer Essex, who exhibit as the Anker Group of Artists, will be splitting the money between the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and LOROS, Hospice Care for Leicestershire and Rutland.

The farm building was transformed into a gallery with overhead lighting, carpet, and hanging boards. Homemade refreshments were enjoyed whilst visitors browsed through the catalogue of exhibits.

Artist, Michael Lester said, “A steady and pleasant stream of visitors viewed paintings all weekend. Our visitors were pleased to purchase paintings, knowing that charities would also benefit.”

RABI Regional Officer, Kate Roberts, added, “The transformation of the barn was beyond my expectations. Hosts, David and Anne Toone put considerable time and effort into the preparations for the successful event”.

    

Kenilworth Show

July 2010

Kenilworth Show raised £138.00 from a raffle organised by the NFU Mutual. The prizes were excellent including an NFU celebratory cake.

Cricket Match and Hog Roast

17 July 2010

Heathcote Lakes Cricket Match took place on Saturday 17th July by kind invitation of the Moreton family. Teams from Heathcote Lakes and Stoneleigh NFU battled it out on the cricket pitch, with the NFU team being crowned the winners by four runs! Thank you to all those who helped and supported the event, raising approximately £500 for RABI.

Warwickshire Dinner

June 2010

A dinner, organised by Joan Evans at the Heart of England Conference Centre, Coventry, in aid of RABI and Elizabeth Finn Care proved a great success. Guest speaker was Lord Plumb, who for once was very much on home territory. Funds for RABI from this and other fundraising efforts by Joan, totalled £1,500.

Long Itchington YFC

February 2010

With the kind permission and valued support of farmers Mr Jim Reeve, Mr Mark Grimes and Mr John Smith, the group of 12 Long Itchington young farmers ploughed nearly 200 acres of land in non-stop shifts.

The event took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and the whole club came together to support those working on the challenge, if they couldn’t plough they brought food for the boys to keep them going as they took on the mammoth challenge.

They raised £2000 to be split three ways. Some money will be invested in the club to help continue their active programme for the year and to buy some equipment, but most importantly the rest of the money raised will go to the nominated charities, which the club voted for: The RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute) and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Both charities are fantastic organisations and so valuable in rural communities, both charities have special significance to the club and the Warwickshire Federation of Young Farmers.

With high profile sponsorship from Case IH who kindly agreed to loan us tractors, Dowesdewell Engineering Ltd who kindly agreed to supply the ploughs. Watson’s Fuel and Rix Petroleum supplied the club with diesel, and many people came forward with food hampers for the group including local businessman Aiden Reeve who kindly donated sausages for breakfast from his own rare breed pigs.

   

Farmhouse Breakfast Served Up at Stoneleigh

January 2010

The mass production of breakfasts was seen at the Jersey Society Building at Stoneleigh Park on Monday 25th January, to celebrate Farmhouse Breakfast Week.

The annual event received more demand than ever serving nearly 200 breakfasts plus over 70 take away orders, raising £2476.69 for charity. Food and catering supplies were kindly donated by local businesses, and many volunteers, including members of the Women’s Food and Farming Union, helped to cook, serve food and clear tables.

Regional Officer, Kate Roberts said, “The event was a huge success, and I was delighted to see so many people tucking into a hearty breakfast. A huge thank you must go to all those who contributed to the event, including Barclays Bank PLC who provided match funding”.

The funds raised will be equally split between RABI and the ARC-Addington Fund.

 

Tel: 01630 638997 Mobile: 07876 492839 Email: kate.roberts@rabi.org.uk