Green Futures | 13 & 19 March
Green Futures, our annual joint online event with the CLA, is back for 2025 with two topical events.
This year's Green Futures will feature the latest updates for farmers relating to schemes, grants and policy changes.听
For more information and to register click here
Brown&Co Spring Seminar (free)
These seminars are designed to provide insights into the current landscape of agriculture and its potential effects on your business. These sessions will cover critical topics such as succession and inheritance legislation and听exploring the financial implications听to your business. Engaging in these discussions will pave the way for constructive conversations, allowing for strategic planning and informed decision making for you and your business.听
Date
4 March 2025
Venue & Timings
10am until midday at Forest Hill Golf Club, Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leicester LE9 9FH
Booking
To register for your free place please click
Have your say on proposed improvements to accessing health services in Rutland
The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is inviting people to have their say on proposals to improve healthcare services in Rutland.
The proposals would improve services for people by bringing together two existing local services 鈥� the Minor Injuries Unit and the Urgent Care Centre, creating a Minor Illness and Injury Service which would be open 8 hours a day, 7 days a week in Rutland Memorial Hospital.
The public consultation and the proposal reflect the changing needs of local people.
The proposed service, that would treat non-life-threatening conditions, would be provided by nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and other clinicians who have access to and guidance from a GP. If people need it, they would be receiving a prescription for medication.
There is also a short video that summarises the proposals
We would encourage you to visit the website to view the full consultation document and other supporting information.
Could you also share this email with your colleagues to help spread the word and hopefully encourage more responses.
The public consultation will run from Monday 13 January until Sunday 16 March 2025.
People can get involved by:
Completing the consultation questionnaire online at
Emailing views to: [email protected]
Coming along to one of our drop-in events:
- Friday 7 March, 9.30am-12.30pm - The Falcon Hotel, Falcon Hotel, 7 High St E, Uppingham, Oakham LE15 9PY
- Tuesday 11 March, 11am-1pm - Empingham Medical Centre, 37 Main St, Empingham, Oakham LE15 8PR
The Big Farm Tea Break
Date
24 - 30 March 2025
Spring is the time of year on a farm when it seems everywhere you look there is a job waiting. Lambing, calving and tractor work all add to the pressure, it鈥檚 easy to feel there is no time to breathe.
Due to this pressure, we miss out on visits to the local shops, markets, Young Farmers or the pub. Those communities we are part of are still there and keen to always be there for you.
It鈥檚 amazing how stopping for a conversation puts everything into perspective for you and people around you.
So, during the Big Farm Tea Break, let鈥檚 all come together as a community.
Lynda and Andy wish they could have had the chance to say the right words at the right time.听 They can鈥檛 but you can.
Please share your photos and #Lens Light
No one in the rural community should feel isolated or alone.
Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector 鈥� University of Leicester
Are you into fresh fruit and or vegetable cultivation in the UK? University of Leicester are conducting a study on advancing fairness in fresh fruit and vegetable sector and would love to hear from you!
Participation in the study involves farmers who are into the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK and who are suppliers to large retailers in the UK.
All data collected will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity based on University of Leicester's guideline and used solely for academic purposes.
To participate or learn more, please Visit听听or contact Nike directly through听[email protected].
Members support would be invaluable to the success of this research.
Questionnaire for pilot study -
FREE Health & Wellbeing Clinics
FCN along with Parish Nursing Ministries UK are holding Free Health & Wellbeing Clinics at the following locations:
- Rugby Market
- Thrapston Market
These are on selected dates, for more details please contact [email protected]
Rutland Neigbourhood Mental Health Cafe
Drop in support for when you're struggling to cope, supported by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland NHS
Times
Thursday - 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Sunday - 4pm - 7pm
Venue
Pepper's - A Safe Place,听2a High Street,听Oakham,听LE15 6AL
Contacts
Mobile 07955 344126 or email [email protected]听
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.
National Shire Horse Show 2025 鈥� NFU Ticket Offer.
Shire horses will be put through their paces over three days of competition in various classes giving horse lovers a unique insight into the gentle giants of the horse world.
A spectacular weekend of family fun including: National Championships, Ridden Shire Horse Classes, Daily Grand Parade, Training and Education Lecture Theatre, Children鈥檚 play area including farm animals, Farriery Demonstrations, Access to stables, Agricultural classes.
Date
7 March 鈥� 9 March 2025
Venue & Timings
7.30am -6.30pm at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD
Booking
Advance tickets only 20% off for members with the code NFU20
Tickets available from
Children aged 4 and under are Free
Children aged 12 and under, go Free on Sunday