East of England Agricultural Society

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This year marks the 9th anniversary of the NFU's Back British Farming Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of the food and agriculture sector. Lets celebrate and support our British farmers, they work through rain and shine, to produce food for the nation. These farmers play a crucial role in sustaining the economy, environment, and overall well-being of the country. Let us come together to celebrate and champion the efforts of these unsung heroes who are the backbone of our food industry. #backbritishfarmingday @backbritishfarmingNFU @NFUlife

This week is Air Ambulance Week. There is no denying that in rural areas where access can be limited, the air ambulance can be a huge help. Northamptonshire is covered by The Air Ambulance Service and Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire are covered by East Anglian Air Ambulance, both of whom welcome donations to keep them flying. Remember, downloading the What3Words app to your phone can help emergency services greatly when they are responding to calls out, especially to remote areas. East Anglian Air Ambulance - https://buff.ly/2Nj1AeJ The Air Ambulance Service - https://buff.ly/2O9YP3c What3Words - https://buff.ly/3pG9K5u

We are in ploughing match season! These events offer skilled operators the chance to show off their ploughing skills, they could be using horse-drawn, vintage tractors or something a bit more modern to pull their plough but one thing is for sure, ploughing matches are a hub in the rural community. Locally Cambridgeshire County Ploughing Match took place last week, but there are still some more chances to visit coming up: Haddenham & District Ploughing Society on the 14th &15th, Willingham & District Ploughing Society on the 21st, Bedfordshire Young Farmers Clubs County Match on the 28th, Cottenham & District Ploughing Society on the 5th and Deeping & District Agricultural Association on the 26th October @ploughmen_ltd @bedsyfcploughingmatch https://buff.ly/3AC3ALU https://buff.ly/4fZ3D4u

There are still places available at our Cubs and Scouts day later this month! Run in partnership with BASC, the event offers some great outdoor experiences and the opportunity to pick up some badges. @bascnews @peterboroughscouts

As Schools begin to head back this week, we are delighted to share some Kids Country stats from the last academic year. Our Education Manager, Sandra and the team of volunteers have done a fantastic job of delivering field to fork events in schools. The hands on workshops cover a whole host of food and farming topics, including the journey of wheat from field to pancakes, the importance of bees and pollination or how soil is so important for planting potatoes. If you'd be interested in organising a Kids Country workshop for your local primary school, drop us a message!

Know your numbers week Did you know that you don't have to visit the doctors surgery to get your blood pressure checked? Your local pharmacy is sometimes a better option to get seen quickly, but it is also worth keeping an eye out at your local Livestock Market, FCN will sometimes fund nurses to attend the markets to deliver basic health checks such as blood pressure testing. Whether your at Bletsoes in Thrapston or over at Melton Mowbray, don't be shy to pop in and get checked out. https://buff.ly/4fhJeqS #KnowYourNumbers #BloodPressure

Beavers return to Northamptonshire for the first time in 400 years A family of beavers will be arriving in Northamptonshire this autumn to help manage and restore a wetland habitat by reshaping its waterways. The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire has announced the reintroduction of a family of beavers to the Nene Wetlands nature reserve. Expected to arrive in later this year, these beavers will help manage and restore the wetland habitat by reshaping its waterways, reducing scrub growth, and enhancing the reed bed areas. @wildlifebcn #nenewetlands #rushdenlakes #nature #northamptonshire Donate to the Beaver appeal https://buff.ly/4e9ZglB

Ascendant, one of our corporate members at the East of England Agricultural Society supports many businesses and supply chains across the UK. Helping improve processes and reduce costs associated with non-Pound Sterling payments, machinery, equipment, and parts imports are some of the largest costs the agri industry supply chains incur, Ascendant have taken the time to understand this and created a team who provide solutions to meet your individual business needs. @ascendant_world https://buff.ly/3YU2xB8

''''There are still available spaces at the Cubs and Scouts event at Park Farm Thorney, hosted by Kids Country in collaboration with BASC. Children will have the chance to learn new skills through engaging activities along with earning their activity badges'''' Don' t miss out on this event, contact Sandra - [email protected] or 01733 691024 #kidscountryuk #BASC #countryskills #parkfarmthorney #cubsandscouts