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Uplands Academy launched at Great Yorkshire Show


A new Fresh Start Uplands Academy for North Yorkshire has been launched, the announcement following a successful pilot at Newton Rigg College in Cumbria earlier this year. It is aimed at the support and development of the next generation of uplands farmers, land managers and land based businesses.


The co-ordinator for the course will be Graham Bulmer, who farms near Helmsley. He is also a part time lecturer at Askham Bryan College and a steering group member of the Yorkshire Rural Support Network.


Julia Aglionby, Director for the National Centre for the Uplands said: “This is a must for any entrepreneur wanting to start up a business – either farming or non-farming. It’s for those who have the passion but just need that little bit of extra help to build their confidence and help differentiate themselves.”


The initiative was launched on Wednesday 10 July at the Great Yorkshire Show which saw its third highest ever attendance figure – 134,837 visitors came through the gates for the farming and rural showcase.


The Academy is open to anyone over 18 years, and involves 10 sessions over three days and four evenings from Tuesday November 5 through to Tuesday February 11, 2014. Speakers, including farmers, land agents, solicitors and agricultural consultants, will be involved and it will begin by looking at hill farming, understanding assets and capitalising on the soil, habitats, woodlands and energy.


On the timetable will be diversification, joint ventures and tenancies, with other sessions focussing on finances, cash flow, raising capital and presenting a business plan. It costs £50 per person and there are only 20 places. The initiative is supported by The Prince’s Countryside Fund and has RDP funding. The deadline for applications is Monday 30 September.


For more information contact Mr Bulmer on graham.bulmer@askham-bryan.ac.uk or call 07734 079459.


Weidemann launches 0% finance summer promotion


Weidemann, the German manufacturer of a wide range of compact and maneuverable wheeled loaders and mini telehandlers has announced a special 0% finance Summer Promotion covering its 3070 CX80T, 4070 CX100T and 4270 CX100T models.


The promotion will run for a limited period of three months from July 1st to September 30th 2013 inclusive and will apply to all orders placed during this period and restricted to business users in mainland Great Britain, subject to status and any movement in foreign exchange rates. Full details of the promotion can be obtained from either Paul Gower or Andy Bolan on 07824 460110 and 07975 526556 respectively.


Slurry handling specialist Storth Machinery has appointed Simon Jones to the new position of export sales manager, a role that will entail supporting international dealers, replicating the high levels of support and service already offered by Storth in the UK, and expanding the overseas distributor network.


Storth’s director Chris Richardson commented: “We are receiving high levels of interest in our slurry handling equipment, both from Europe and further afield including New Zealand, China and Mexico. The Storth brand and the high quality of the products and level


of support provided are already widely acknowledged amongst customers and distributors.”


Simon is based from Storth’s headquarters in Carnforth, Lancashire and can be reached on 07527 539718 or by emailing simon@storthmachinery.co.uk


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