DO YOU CONVINCE YOUR FAMILY THAT AN OVERNIGHT TRIP TO A DISTANT SHEEPDOG TRIAL IS THEIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY?


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BUSINESS SUPPORT


Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub Supporting rural businesses across Cheshire and Warrington.


Candwgrowthhub.co.uk support@candwgrowthhub.co.uk


Abbey Leys Community Farmers Market, High Legh are proud to be the winner of the Farm Retail Association Farmers Market of the Year 2019. We would like to thank all our stallholders, customers, committee members, sponsors and volunteers who have supported our local Farmers Market to win this prestigious award. Visit our next farmers market on Sunday 7th April. Come down to the farm for fresh food and good fun. www.abbeyleysfarmersmarket.co.uk


AGRICULTURAL GROUPS & SOCIETIES


Cheshire Vintage Tractor & Engine Club Meets every 3rd Tues of the month - 7.30pm Winsford Conservative Club. Speakers & information to help with the restoration of vintage tractors & other associated activities. Contact Dave Harrison 07745 111 111


GRANTS


A support service has been launched to provide free advice and technical guidance to organic farmers and those considering organic conversion. For information about organic conversion visit the OASIS website: https://organicinfo.org.uk/ or call 0844 800 0091


Students! Got an offer to study at RAU or Reading for September 19? Six successful applicants will each receive £3,000 cash in their 1st year and a further £1,000 cash in years 2&3, to further their knowledge of sustainable agricultural practice. Applications close on 31st May 2019. www.jordanscereals.co.uk


SOCIALS


LUNCHES Cheshire Agricultural Chaplaincy welcome all for an informal lunch & chat. Suggested donation £5 4th April - Rose Farm Cafe Tarporley 12.30 15th April - Lynda's Tearoom Saughall 12.30 24th April - The Crown Lower Peover 12.30 26th April - Walk Mill Waverton Brunch 10.30 www.agchap.com/blog/meet-and-eat Contact Sharon 07967 559 594 events@agchap.com


TOUGH WHEN YOU ARE IN A LONELY OR


DARK PLACE, glad to listen if it helps. Call/text 07967 559 594


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BPS Payment If your BPS payment has been delayed and is causing serious cash flow problems call us, we maybe able to help . Call/text 07967 559 594 or Email: talk@agchap.com


New rules on abstracting water Water abstraction rules have changed and most previously exempt activities cannot continue without an abstraction licence in place. If you abstract more than 20 cubic metres per day and you want to continue to do so, you must apply to the Environment Agency for an abstraction licence: You can apply for a new licence abstraction at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/water- management-abstract-or-impound-water You can also phone 03708 506506 or email us at: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk to find out more.


New Projects Set To Tackle Pollution Hotspots Groundwork and the Environment Agency are working with businesses in Wharton (Winsford) and Sandbach to reduce levels of pollution entering the River Weaver and Gowy. River water quality is suffering from disperse releases of pollutants which can often be prevented through low or no cost changes to how companies manage their premises. The free confidential audits have been delivered to nearly 20 companies during February, with further work planned for early March to further tackle the issues identified. www.groundwork.org.uk/clm


Need Help Preparing Countryside


Stewardship Agreements? Assessing local farm grants & delivering habitat restoration works? Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Farm advisory services may be able to assist you.


For further information please contact us on 01948 820 728


YOUNG FARMERS


13th April Cheshire Dairy Queen Ball at Fairfields Farm, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire. CW12 3NG. Las Vegas Themed. Tickets £15 & available online. Advance Sales only. Proceeds to go to St Luke’s Hospce.


30th April


Cheshire YFC Football Cup Final, Nantwich v Malpas at Witton Albion, Chapel St, Northwich, CW9 6DA. Kick off is 7:30pm. Great night, food afterwards and bar. Everyone welcome!


DIARY DATES


3rd APRIL Cheshire WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) April Meeting Wednesday 10am-12pm


Ring O' Bells, Christleton, Chester. For more information contact Sue@EducationAngel.co.uk or see Eventbrite.


7th APRIL


Cheshire Forest Point to Point Tabley Park, 1st race 1pm. Complimentary passes available for farmers whose land we hunt over are available from your area manager or Masters.


13th APRIL Vintage Tractor Meet, Tractor Run at Meerbrook Village Hall, Staffs. Contact 01538 300543


9th MAY


Women In Dairy Event at Grosvenor Arms, Alford Cheshire. 1 day workshop on recruitment, management & retention of farm workers & managers. Free event for Women in Dairy members, or £10 for non-members. Book now at www.womenindairy.co.uk/events or call 02476 639317 - Why not sign up for membership at just £45 per year!


12th MAY (Sunday)


Tatton Dale farm visit at Tatton Park all afternoon by kind invitation of Jayne Chapman and the team. Come and meet the charaters who used to work at the farm. Be inspired by the amazing way this farm is teaching our public about the provenance and value of their food and the work we as farmers do. A recent lottery grant has been used to refurbish the mill and do a comprehensive field to fork display. Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN £5.00 with coffee & cakes included in the new barn from 1.00pm onwards


27th, 28th & 29th MAY Smallwood Vintage Rally


Love Lane Farm, Betchton Sandbach. CW11 2TT Adults £5 Children free.


18th JUNE (Tuesday) Gold Cup Open Day at Metcalfe Farms, Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Farm tours and talks from industry experts involved in the expansion and progression of the business free entry, but all visitors must pre-register in advance at www.rabdf.co.uk


To Advertise 01625 529 900 email@cheshirefarmart.com www.cheshirefarmart.com


April 2019


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