Your Devon NFU team are eagerly preparing to meet with members on the NFU stand at Devon County Show next week.
Find us from Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 May, Avenue D Stand 62
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
We welcome to visit us on our stand overlooking the cattle rings for a chat with our team of advisers over a complimentary tea, coffee and cake.
Throughout the show we will have various advisers available on the NFU stand:
• NFU Advisers – for any policy queries
• Group Secretaries – for any insurance queries and local NFU membership support
• NFU Legal Panel firm Birketts (10am - 1pm Thursday, 10am - 2pm Friday)
• Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Crime Team (9:30am – 10:30am Thursday and Friday)
• Acorus Planning (10am – 12pm Thursday and Friday)
NFU Devon Farmer & Grower members could claim a free ticket to gain entry to the show (1 per membership). Applications closed on 11th May and if you applied, you should have received your ticket via email. If you have not received your ticket, please do let us know.
What is happening on the NFU stand?
In addition to the above, we are also running two fantastic events on stand for which we would be delighted to welcome members.
Thursday 21 MAY - President's Reception with Tom Bradshaw
NFU Devon County Chair, David Chugg, invites you to join us for a President's reception with Tom Bradshaw on Thursday 21 May at 2:30pm. Tom will give an insight into all the work that the NFU is doing on behalf of members followed by a Q&A session. Local strawberries and cream with sparkling wine are kindly sponsored by Birketts LLP.
Friday 22 MAY – NFU Sheep Vision Launch
Join NFU National Livestock Board chair David Barton, NFU Chief Adviser John Royle and NFU Livestock Adviser Phoebe Traquair on Friday 22 May for the launch of the NFU’s Sheep Vision at 12:30pm. The NFU National Livestock Board has laid out its policy priorities and asks for the sector, covering animal health and welfare, policy frameworks, supply chain dynamics, trade, and sustainability, climate, and environment. These policies will give sheep farmers the confidence and ability to reinvest in their businesses, maintain breeding capacity, and continue to protect and enhance our iconic rural landscapes.
Other news and dates for your diary:
Plans are also well underway for summer events, with the team working hard to prepare informative and engaging opportunities to welcome members across the county in late spring and early summer.
Save the date for:
- Tuesday 14th July: Health & Safety Workshop 10am-1pm, Westpoint Arena EX5 1DJ (details to come)
Your group secretaries and branch chairs are also hosting several fantastic events across the spring and summer. Details and registration information for these can be found in your local branch newsletters, contact your local group office for more information.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us, your local branch, or CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 if you need any help, guidance or support.