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Northern Counties - Barbara Scholfield
Countryside Live - 21/22 June 2008
Speciality and Fine Food Fair will be held in Harrogate on 15 and 16 June 2008 www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Why Beef and Sheep Farming Matters The seminar will take place on Wednesday 2nd April at Askam Bryan Agricultural college, York The National Council of Women and Women’s Food and Farming Union each have the opportunity to invite 25 guests to each seminar, free of charge. Food and drink is also included on the day. FACE Training for School Visits October 2007
Please call or e-mail David Thompson (FACE Regional Education Co-ordinator North East) for more details on 07957 617619 or 01665 577658 or e-mail: broxfm@btinternet.com Children's Days at Ledston Estate - September 2007 Food for Thought Eight Yorkshire vegetable and salad growers have recently secured the largest ever grower sourced contract in the UK, worth £700,000 annually, to supply fresh produce to schools in the Leeds City Council area. In practice, produce orders from schools during term time will go daily to 250 outlets in the Leeds area from growers. The commercial grower co-operative company which has been formed to supply the contract is called Public Sector Produce Supplies (PSPS), with Graham Ward of Snaith Salads as Chairman and Simon Dobson of Greenfield Produce as Managing Director. For further information contact Michael Holmes: michael.holmes@farmline.com WFU Yorks. Newsletter, October 2006 Lunch at Black Sheep Bistro, Masham on Monday 6th November at noon.
Countryside Live! 28th & 29th October at the YAS Showground, Harrogate
Previously we attended Kilnsey and Penistone shows, handing out samples of British cheese. The public enjoy tasting different cheeses, but then want to buy them! Children's Days
Rural Matters - September 2006
NISP Workshop
British Food Fortnight - 23rd September to 8th October 2006
WFU have joined a group that is keen for producers to be involved in this process to provide the children with knowledge of the whole supply chain. Skipton Food Festival - 7th and 8th October 2006
York Festival of Food and Drink - 22nd September to 1st October 2006
Good Food Up North, Mon 19th June, Bradford
Yorkshire and The Humber Rural Framework
Public Procurement - in Leeds - 4th March 2006
Deliveries of fruit and vegetables are worth £470,000 a year. By the end of 2006 we expect that figure to have increased to around £750,000 a year, as we move to more freshly prepared food on site. The contract for fruit and vegetable supply and delivery is due to be let in October this year and the council aim to buy as much produce as possible from locally sources. Letter to contractors
Countryside Days are being held on 21st and 22nd June 2006 at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Public Procurement 14th February, 13th & 14th March 2006
England Implementation Group
The EIG held two meetings in York to which "stakeholders " were invited. The first, an informal get together to exchange views and air problems over a cup of tea, raised worries over TB and badgers in Yorkshire, Johnes disease in cattle, sheep scab and footrot in sheep and cattle.
Another representative attended the meeting next day. It was a seminar with speakers on many aspects of animal health, veterinary training, future training in agriculture, disease surveillance and control. A very interesting day. This quango is composed largely of vets and is chaired by Helen Browning. Its aim is to devise strategies for the health and welfare of each species in view of climate change and the spread of disease due to increased travel. We thought the meetings well worth attending and we encourage other branches who are invited, to take part. Central Science Laboratory - 11 November 2005
Feast Forward! - 16th January 2006
The November 2005 issue of Rural Matters with information on Modernising Rural Delivery in Yorkshire and The Humber is now available on the Framework website at www.goyh.gov.uk. Countryside Live 29th and 30th October The Yorkshire WFU was asked by the YAS to show children how cows are milked by hand. Our model wooden cow called Glenys had 4 rubber teats and was very realistic in the way milk (or frothy water in Glenys's case) came out. Some people were surprised to learn that this method of milking went out in the 1950's and replaced by machines - perhaps we ought to have a robot milker next year to show how things have progressed. Deliciouslyorkshire South Yorkshire Festival of Food and Drink For further details click here............ Visit to Central Science Labs, Sand Hutton, York on Friday, Please book your places by 11th October. Contact Barbara Scholefield on 01422 244813 or e mail barbara@frscholefield.wanadoo.co.uk Visit lasts from noon to 2.30pm.
The purpose of the visit is to gain insight into the production of crops for specialist oils, fibres, nutrients and energy sources etc. Research is ongoing at CSL as well as other establishments. Jacquie Garrood from Springdale Synergies will also be there. Jacquie has expertise in the commercial growing and processing of such crops. Countryside Live! 29th & 30th October 2005 Recent Shows
Kilnsey show had a record attendance on a glorious day whilst Penistone show hit a vile day but the local folk rolled in, if only for a short visit. At Kilnsey we had Cheshire, Blue Stilton, the above mentioned Cheddar and Mexicana, a mature cheddar with peppers. There were two distinct opinions, those from the West “Riding” where Cheshire is popular and the Dalesfolk who prefer Wensleydale. At Penistone we had a bevy of West Country cheeses made in Dorset and Somerset including a Cheshire, which amused the folk of South Yorkshire. We were impressed by the interest in “local” cheese, the number of mothers who said, ”I didn’t know you liked other cheeses. I’ll buy those in future” and the enjoyment of tasting and discussing new flavours. The Yorkshire and The Humber Rural Framework - 5th April 2005 In our region the Yorkshire and The Humber Rural Framework (YHRF) is being developed to help deliver the Government’s new Rural Strategy by delivering better services for the rural customer, making access to funds easier and building on work that’s already started to help rural areas fulfil their potential in a successful sustainable region. The Framework will identify priority issues for rural parts of our region, recognising that sustainable rural solutions are often different to those in urban areas and that urban and rural are inextricably linked. It will also outline how the delivery of activity in rural parts of the region will be improved. One of the first tasks completed was to draw up a ‘first cut’ of rural priorities. This was developed using current regional strategies and plans and using the developing regional rural evidence base to help identify the key issues for rural parts of our region. In developing the region’s rural priorities it is essential that they fully reflect and support our sub-regional and local needs and issues. To do this we need your help. A Rural Priorities Consultation Paper detailing the ‘first cut’ of rural priorities is available on the Website at http://www.goyh.gov.uk/yhruralframework/. Please send your comments to yhrf.goyh@go-regions.gsi.gov.uk or Rural Strategy Team, Government Office for Yorkshire and The Humber, PO Box 213, New Station Street, Leeds LS1 4US by FRIDAY 29th APRIL 2005. A full consultation on the Yorkshire and The Humber Rural Framework will take place in Autumn 2005. Northern Red Meat Conference - 7th October 2004
Children's Day at the Showground
Children were invited to taste a rasberry smoothie. Reactions varied from refusal, through "Just a tiny sip," to "May I have more?" The "Five a Day" Ladies are promoting fruit as smoothies and juice. Perhaps they should stick to acceptable fruit.
We asked children to pack their lunch box from a great variety of food. The majority chose healthy food which indicates the training given by parents and the education on food given by teachers. Some added a treat, in the form of crisps or a biscuit. A small minority went mad and wanted Mars bar, KitKat and Tizer to drink.
Children enjoy making vegetable sculptures from fresh local and seasonal produce.
Great Yorkshire Show - 13 - 15 July 2004 Sledmere Show Northern Counties WFU attended Sledmere Show. This is primarily a horse event but visitors appear in the afternoon. Children were asked to select from snacks, fruit, cheese, drinks and brown and white bread (pretend sandwiches) the lunch they would like. The mothers watched with interest and some amazement that they didn't fill the box with sugary snacks and crisps. I suppose this was a test of training but also of the child's awareness of healthy diet. Countryside Days for Junior Schools 15th and 16th June At the Countryside Days for Junior Schools at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society Showground, Harrogate. WFU will have
Deliciously Yorkshire
According to the organisation, the brand took a year to develop and its design was partly based on the results of consumer and trade research. Chairman Peter Watson said: "It is our aim not only to raise awareness of the vast array of our region's food and drink producers and educate consumers about their unique qualities, but to grow the Yorkshire food and drink sector and increase product sales".' Farmhouse Breakfast Bradshaws independant flour Millers of Driffield celebrate their 110th Aniversary this year. They will be sending a bag of flour to J.W. Cocketts Bakers of Hawes, who are celebrating their 150th Aniversary
The small farms of the Dales are grouping to face the changes ahead and the images of the Dales are being used to promote the food produced here.
The Great North Meet Conference
The Dawn of a New Reality Conference
In the morning session Tony Pexton will be delivering the Frank Arden Memorial paper on "Maintaining incomes in the rural land-based economy" and Melvyn Askew, head of Agriculture and Rural Strategy Group will be talking about research at CSL. In the afternoon Professor E W Jones, vice cahirman of NFST will chair a group of Nuffield Scholars who will talk about their projects: Cost £12.50 will be invoiced on registration at
Chairman's Report 2003Sledmere Show and Food Festival - 1st.June
Royal Show 2003 - July 2nd
Countryside Days - 17th & 18th June. The Great Yorkshire Show - 8th, 9th and 10th July Huddersfield Food and Drink Festival - 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st August
Rural Consultation Group meeting - 3rd September
Country Living - 25th, & 26th October
Great Yorkshire Show
WFU are manning a stall to hold the non-perishable foods that visitors don't want to carry around. The stall will be between the Food Hall and the Flower Hall. Look out for the logo and come to talk to us! Branch Update - 25 June 2003
Sledmere was a beautiful setting for busy show on a glorious day for the Cheeky Cheese promotion. The mobile chill counter was rather unwieldy but necessary as it was so hot. We gave away samples of Brie made in Somerset, blue Stilton made in Melton Mowbray, snacks of mature cheddar and sticks of organic mild cheddar for the children. WFU also attended the Countryside Days with Emley Show's life size model cow and a display of foods produced from milk. The cartons of milk from Arla Dairy and the butter churning demonstration didn't materialize - rather disappointing. Hilary Burt's vegetable sculpture classes were very popular and produced amazing results.
About 2,800 children enjoyed nearly 50 activities over the two days. The event is open to all Junior schools in Yorkshire, on a first come first served basis. WFU NORTHERN COUNTIES CALENDAR A cheque for £6,200 is to be handed to the Addington Fund at the Royal Show on Tuesday, 1st. July. Sally Robinson, of Amplebosom fame, who is there to give a presentation at a seminar, is presenting the cheque on our behalf at the J Arthur Rank Centre at 3 pm.  Northern Counties member, Sally Robinson and WFU President Gillian van der Meer present the cheque. Photo by Farmers Weekly Programme 2003
News September 2002We took part in the Countryside Day for junior schools at the showground in June. We took the precaution of being in the Flower Hall, which was a pity because it was a fine day. We had a breakfast survey, which was successful and a food miles display which illustrated that we would have a dull diet in June if we did not import fruit, coffee and tea. Outside, we had the model cow, Emley. That was a huge success, again. At the Great Yorkshire Show we were located in the FWAG area and handed out strawberries from a local grower. He lent us a huge padded model strawberry to draw the tasters. In August it was Halifax Agricultural Show. Two years ago Ladies in Pigs arranged to join us. They brought the MLC mobile kitchen. This time they remarked upon the number of people who were familiar with the charter bacon label. WFU promoted cheese. The visit to the vineyard near Leeds was most enjoyable and enlightening, - and the wine tasting fascinating. Newsletter September 2002Dairy Commodities Committee Sadly, Winn Alderslade is standing down as the Northern Counties Dairy Representative. Winn's knowledge of the industry and commitment has been extremely valuable to the Dairy Committee meetings and has contributed considerably to raising the WFU profile. We extend a huge thank you to Winn. Dairy Commodities Committee vacancy The Dairy Committee is very active and is well represented by all branches. Three meetings a year (October, February, June) are held at noon at the National Dairy Council, Oxford Circus on a Wednesday. The Branch contributes up to £40 per meeting towards travelling expenses. If you would like to be the Northern Counties Dairy Committee Representative, please contact Barbara Scholefield on tel 01422 244813 or frscholefield@farmersweekly.net Livestock Commodities Committee - Report by Gill Jones The most recent Livestock meeting held on 17th July 02 had a long agenda, but the following are the most relevant points:
Full minutes available from Gill tel 01422 842873 email gilliandukejones@btopenworld.com Farming in the Classroom As part of the Speakers Panel Scheme for Primary schools, speakers receive a £10 fee plus travelling expenses per visit to school. Contact Andrea Peckett on tel 01226 382512 to register as a speaker or if you would like training to do so. This scheme, sponsored by the MLC, offers children the chance to hear about food production and farming on your farm. DEFRA Regional Consultation Meeting on 4 September at Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge at 1.15pm - 'Review of Payment Rates in Agri-environment Scheme'. Yorkshire and The Humber Rural Consultation Group require opinions and suggestions from members on ways to simplify the ESA and Countryside Stewardship payment systems. Barbara Scholefield is attending so please contact her on tel 01422 244813 or frscholefield@farmersweekly.net with your suggestions or if you would like to attend. 'Worknet'are celebrating their 1st Anniversary in September. Worknet's main aim is the 'Networking of Women in the Dales', and they are based in Skipton. WFU have been asked to speak about 'Diversification' at the day session on 28 September . If you would like to be involved or offer advice, please contact Barbara Scholefield on tel 01422 244813 or email frscholefield@farmersweekly.net Dates for your diary:
Enjoy a chat and a meal with other members in pleasant surroundings (Menu varied). Husbands, partners and friends all welcome.
- News from National WFU - Consultant Papers Assistance with Consultant Papers which require answering, often at short notice, is greatly received by the relevant Commodities Committee Chairman. Livestock Chair - Ionwen Lewis, Ceredigion tel/fax 01239 654252 Dairy Chair - Gillian van der Meer, East Sussex tel/fax 01323 832578 Crops Chair - Angela Meadows, Warwickshire Central Executive Council Elections Now is the time to put names forward for election to the CEC. 4 meetings a year. Each elected member will have one of the following areas of responsibility:
Send your nominations to the Branch Chairman, Barbara Scholefield on tel 01422 244813 or email frscholefield@farmersweekly.net Nominations to reach WFU National Office no later than 16 September 2002. WFU President's emails - Janet Godfrey's weekly email updates of national WFU activities and involvement are very interesting. To receive on a regular basis send your email address to Clare Barker on admin@wfu.org.uk; or telephone WFU National Office, tel 024 76693171 or contact Janet on janet.godfrey@godfrey.uk.com National Conference 2003 is to be hosted by Scotland in the autumn WFU Website: www.wfu.org.uk (Newsletter compiled by Helen Carrier) News April 2002The Yorkshire Agricultural Society are running a Countryside Day for Primary School Children aged between 7 and 11 years. It will be held at the showground on Tuesday 18th June 2002. Our group of WFU will be taking part and everyone is very welcome to come along and join in the - er - fun!!! News February 2002Prue's husband Robin Keigwin was Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society sadly died this week. The Society organises and runs the Great Yorkshire Show. Robin will, indeed, be sadly missed. He gave tremendous support to Education and we have lost a true friend and loyal colleague. On a brighter note - the Yorkshire Agricultural Society are running a Countryside Day for Primary School Children aged between 7 and 11 years. It will be held at the showground on Tuesday 18th June 2002. Our Northern Group of WFU will be taking part and you are very welcome to come along and join in the - er - fun!!! I love children and its a great day but not everyone feels the same way as me about kids!! www.wfu.org.uk |
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There were 3 helpers each day which gave us all a chance to look at other exhibits, stands, and the cattle and sheep which were on display. We gave out food information leaflets, maainly cheese facts, and continued our quest for new members of our Yorkshire Group. Each child to visit us received a 'cheeky cheese' sticker and a reminder that most cheese was made from cows milk.
