Leicestershire, Northants & Rutland

Be vigilant of scam callers

The NFU has received reports from members who have been receiving calls that look like they come from NFU Headquarters. The company purports to be selling insulation.

These companies have no relation to the NFU, NFU Cymru or NFU Energy and should be ignored.

Please do not pass on any personal details to these callers.

You can contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 to check if we are doing any calls or promotions.

Read our advice on how to deal with scam callers.

Making Space for Nature - Rutland County Council Survey

Rutland County Council have the attached survey open.

They wish to hear from farmers and landowners as all of the views and ideas will contribute to the final strategy. The survey is open until Sunday 26 May.

Making Space for Nature | Rutland County Council

The NFU is one of the members of the Strategic Reference Group for the LNRS but for wider engagement they are looking for key stakeholders to help influence priorities.

Below is a briefing which was filmed 3 weeks ago and sets out what the Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland LNRS is trying to achieve.

Stakeholder briefings: Landowners, Business, Developers and Farmers - YouTube

RABI Bluebell Ride

Come and ride at your own pace in the beautiful Merevale Park and surrounding countryside and woodland, approx. 8 miles with 90% off road.

Entry fee: adults: £27.50 / children (under 14): £17.50 includes a hot drink and bacon/sausage bap or vegetarian alternative.

Date

6 May 2024 (weather conditions permitting)

Venue & Timings

Time to be confirmed – Merevale Park, Near Atherstone

Booking

Numbers will be limited so get your entry in early. Please email [email protected] for more information or to book.

Registered Charity No. 208858

Rutland & Stamford Member News

As you will be aware, since Miles left the agency in September, we have been in the process of recruiting a new Group Secretary. I am pleased to finally announce that Emma Westley has been successful in the application process and has joined the team effective from the 1^st April.

Emma joins the branch after spending just under 7 years with the NFU Mutual both in head office and field-based roles. She has amassed over 13 years’ experience working in the insurance industry, this has afforded me a wealth of knowledge to ensure I provide expert advice and deliver a great value proposition to my customers.

Emma said of her appointment “I am passionate about rural affairs and pride myself on delivering the same exceptional local personal service you have come to know from the Rutland and Stamford Branch. I am very much looking forward to assisting you all with your membership needs, taking time to understand your challenges and getting to know you at events to come.

I am very friendly so please feel free to reach out - I’d love to hear from you. In the meantime you can be assured I will be in touch with you all personally over the coming weeks and months for us to get to know each other better. I also hope to see as many of your faces as possible at the Rutland County show on 2 June".

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/

Farming for Britain's Future: our election manifesto

Our general election manifesto – Farming for Britain's Future – outlines our key asks of the next government to ensure farmers and growers can continue to deliver for the environment, economy and local communities while producing more of the great British food we all enjoy.

We need politicians to work with us so we can fulfil our potential and continue to farm for Britain’s future.

https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/farming-for-britain-s-future-our-election-manifesto/

Leicestershire, Northants & Rutland

Rutland Neigbourhood Mental Health Cafe

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English Farmers wanted, to test agroforestry advice in ELM

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