NFU Midlands Younger Member Events
Midlands region will be holding a series of events and farm visits from 6 September, if you would like to register for the first event please visit NFU Midlands younger members' events – NFUonline
Be vigilant of scam callers
If you receive a call that looks like it is from NFU Headquarters and are unsure then please hang up, do not pass on any personal details.
You can contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 to check if we are doing any calls or promotions.
NFU Lincolnshire Reservoir Meeting
Phase Two consultation in respect of the proposed reservoir is now open and includes the main reservoir site along with the associated water infrastructure.
Louise Staples, NFU Senior Surveyor, will update the group on the project and the work the NFU is doing on behalf of our members and key items going forward.
The NFU will be submitting a consultation response, and we are keen to seek members views and concerns surrounding the project.
We appreciate members are interested in these proposals, but we kindly ask that this meeting invite extends only to those NFU members affected by the proposals of the main reservoir site and associated water infrastructure. We will engage with members concerning the wider impacts in due course, such as the emergency drawdown procedures but this meeting relates to recent announcements only. Thank you.
Date
24 July 2024
Venue & Timings
9:30am – 11:30am - tbc when booking
Booking
Please email [email protected] or call 02476 939402 to book your place (please provide your NFU ID number)
English Farmers wanted, to test agroforestry advice in ELM
Considering Implementing Agroforestry on Your Farm? Join the Woodland Trust to test different forms of advice and guidance for Defra.
The aim is to test a range of advice and guidance structures with farmers as you go through the process of designing your own bespoke agroforestry scheme. Payment available as a contribution for your time and support to apply for funding if you want to implement your scheme.
If you are interested in getting involved, please email [email protected] with subject ‘Defra Test and Trial’.
- Details of your farm size
- Location and type of farm
- A brief outline of the type of agroforestry you are interested in
- Summary of your agroforestry experience to date.
- Contact details
We will then contact you to discuss the Test in more detail. The Test is being delivered in partnership with the National Trust and the Organic Research Centre. Third party advice providers will also be commissioned.
Phase 2 activity will start from 1 September 2024.
Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you.
If you’d like to find out more on agroforestry, visit https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/trees-for-landowners-and-farmers/
Could you be a member of the Lincolnshire Joint Local Access Forum?
Are you a landowner or farmer in Lincolnshire or North-East Lincolnshire with experience of managing public access on your land?
Lincolnshire’s Joint Local Access Forum is seeking landowners and farmers to share their expertise and experience in managing public access.
The Forum is an advisory body which provides opportunities for members to be informed of and influence strategic access related matters across Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
The Forum comprises a wide range of people representing users of public rights of way (for example, walkers, cyclists, horse riders and carriage drivers), landowners and people with other interests in local access such as tourism, rural economy, health and wellbeing, education, nature conservation, sustainable transport, social exclusion, disability access and coastal issues.
Forum members act in a voluntary capacity, with paid expenses for the costs of mileage and any child-care provision incurred. Meetings will take place a minimum twice a year and will take place at Lincolnshire County Council County Offices, Lincoln, during the daytime. Members will be appointed to the Forum on a three-year basis.
If you think that you could represent the above area of interest, then we would like to hear from you. Please email [email protected] to obtain further details or express your interest in the role.
Please note that you will not be able to undertake the role if you are a serving District or County Councillor or appointed to a National Park Authority.
LRSN - Lincolnshire Rural Stress Network Health Screenings
LRSN regularly hold Health Screening events in your area, for more details visit the calendar section at LRSN - Lincolnshire Rural Support Network
LRSN Women in Wellies are holding the following events:
Mindfulness Morning - FREE
We know the busy months of summer with school holidays and harvest can be manic, so we wanted to give you some handy hints to deal with the pressure. Sarah Hardy is a mindfulness expert using techniques such as yoga, Pilates, and breathing exercises to help you take a step back and reset. The morning will be filled with calming activities and relaxation techniques. LRSN nurse Rachel will be on hand to talk about any health-related questions or queries you might have; we look forward to you joining us.
Date
24 July 2024
Venue & Timings
9.30am – 1pm at The Pink Pig Farm, Holme Lane Scunthorpe DN16 3RE
Booking
To book your place(s) visit Women in Wellies
Peri Meni Project - FREE
Join the Women In Wellies for breakfast and find out all there is to know about the perimenopause, menopause and life post menopause with the Peri Meni Project. They will be able to answer any burning questions you might have and give advice on how to deal with the symptoms. The team from Stourton Estates will also be on hand to give us a talk and a quick tour, showing us all they have to offer on their beautiful estate, from deer safaris to artisan food fairs.
Date
29 July 2024
Venue & Timings
9.30am – 12pm at Stourton Estates Ltd, Baumber LN9 5PB
Booking
To book your place(s) visit Women in Wellies
Peri Meni Project - FREE
Catch up with the Women In Wellies team to hear all about Peri Meni Project and ask those niggling questions you've always wanted to know the answer to. Discover a holistic approach to dealing with the symptoms moving forward. LRSN nurse Rachel will be there also and will be able to answer any other health-related questions you might have.
Date
6 August 2024
Venue & Timings
6pm – 9pm at The Granary Hubbert's Bridge PE20 3QX
Booking
To book your place(s) visit Women in Wellies
Sausage Making Morning - FREE
Join the Women In Wellies team and Fiona Lucas owner of the Lincolnshire Cookery School for a fun-filled morning of sausage making. Fiona, who is a keen cook and advocate of pork products is part of the Ladies in Pigs group so well qualified to host this fabulous morning. LRSN nurse Rachel will be there to chat with if you have any health and wellbeing-related queries.
Date
3 September 2024
Venue & Timings
10am – 1pm at Lincolnshire Cookery School Lincoln LN3 5AR
Booking
To book your place(s) visit Women in Wellies