Events
Events are normally organized by the local groups. Contact the organizing group for more details. Additional information about events are published in update,
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Thursday 23rd February 10.00am - 2.30pm - Plymouth Food Charter Launch
The Plymouth Food Charter, launched nearly a year ago, is set to unveil a new action plan at an event on 23 February. The plan, developed by the city-wide Food Plymouth partnership, aims to provide the framework and guidance to help healthy and sustainable food drive and support a thriving local economy.
The event is intended to showcase new and exciting developments around local food in Plymouth. Speakers will include representatives from the public, private and third sectors discussing how the Plymouth Food Charter has helped to drive positive change for their organisations, as well as the city.
www.foodplymouth.org
Thursday 23rd February 3.30 - 5.30pm - Adam Henson Advice in Honiton
TV presenter and smallholding expert, Adam Henson will be on hand next week to offer advice to smallholders – or those considering taking the plunge.
If you’re a novice wanting to know how to get the best tasting eggs, or an established smallholder looking for advice on how to perk up stressed animals, Adam will be happy to help.
Adam’s appearance is as part of the Agricentre open day - offering advice and special offers to farmers and smallholders. The open day will run from 11 - 5.30. There will be special offers on the day, as well as a free prize draw, with great prizes to be won. For more information about Agricentre call Tim Brewer on 01249 814700.
Honiton Agricentre
Durham Way
Heathpark Industrial Estate
Honiton EX14 1SQ
Thursday 23rd February 7.00pm - 9.30pm - Renewable Energy seminar for agricultural businesses
You are invited to attend a meeting of the South Hams Agriculture Forum & Small Farms Association at The Repton Room, Follaton House, Totnes. This will provide you with an opportunity to find out more information about Renewable Energy performance, different technologies, including anaerobic digestion and heat recovery, their applications and merits and the incentives available.
The meeting will also include a presentation on the RDPE farming and forestry improvement scheme, available grants and what support is available to assist the application process.
If you would like to attend the meeting please reply to Carol Trant: Tel No 01803 861267 or Email: carol.trant@southhams.gov.uk
Wednesday 11th April - Women's Food and Farming Union National Conference
April 11th 2012 Dinner followed by Conference 12th and 13th April at Bicton College. www.wfu.org.uk
Saturday 12th May - Natural Dye Studio Tour
More details to follow.
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