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News Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition "Moving Forward - The Road to Success" February 2009 Drayton Manor Park, Staffordshire Speakers will follow shortly. Workshops will follow shortly. Trade Exhibition There will be up to 40 exhibitors present at the conference. An excellent opportunity to view a range of products and services available to farm and rural attractions industry. From indoor play, outdoor play, jumping pillows, bouncy castles, ride on toys to go-karts. If you are interested in Exhibiting at this event please contact Sarah at the NFAN Office on 01536 513397 or info@farmattractions.net Year of Food and Farming The NFAN is part of the national Year of Food and Farming campaign which aims to reconnect children with the countryside, re-capturing their imagination about food and how it is produced. Anyone wanting to get involved with the Year of Food and Farming can log onto www.yearoffoodandfarming.org.uk for inspiration. The site displays hundreds of events and activities on an interactive Megamap, allowing teachers to find out about local initiatives and see what other groups and organisations have been up to. For Sale Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre has an exceptionally well bred, quality mare (in foal) for sale. Fionn is an ideal Shire Horse for a farm centre as she is very friendly with the public, loves to be stroked and is very gentle so people can get up close to her.
Cotebrook Loch Fionn was born in April 2004. Her dam is Moorfield Kathleen and her sire Moorfield Charles.She is a dark bay mare measuring 17.2 hands high. She has a wonderful gentle temperament, is well handled and very quiet. She is in foal for the first time to Acle Gambler, and is due to foal 20th April 2008. For further information about this mare please telephone Alistair King on 01829 760506 (daytime) or 01829 760696 (evenings) www.cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk
Foot and Mouth Disease With the outbreak of FMD confirmed at a farm in Guildford, Surrey, the NFAN is monitoring very closely the developments of this case and any other suspected cases. With the summer season underway and the weather finally drying up, farm attractions are at the height of their season. Most rural attractions are open as usual and encouraging visitors to visit the countryside, trying not to panic them. It is essential to re-assure visitors that there are no dangers to visiting your attraction, some have even informed the local press of this. Some are taking precautions such as disinfective mats and signage. It is essential to practise good biosecurity. For further information or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the NFAN Office on 01536 513397. WANTED: Country Park Manager We require an enthusiastic and self - motivated individual to assist us in the development of our farm park attraction. The successful candidate must have a proven track record and must be fully conversant with all relevant aspects of Health and Safety, and be experienced in dealing with livestock and ground maintenance, you must also be able to assist with school groups and events and all aspects of staff management. Please apply in the strictest confidence in writing with full CV to Managing Director Yvonne Ritchie yvonne@brechincastlecentre.co.uk Brechin Castle Centre Haughmuir Brechin Angus Scotland DD9 6HL Tel: 01356 626813 WANTED: Soft Fruit Manager A long established and respected supermarket supplier of soft fruit is seeking a Soft Fruit Manager with harvest/production skills to oversee and contribute to business operations. Candidate must be highly self motivated, organised and conscientious and should display positive and confident people management skills. He/she will be required to motivate and organise both a permanent staff and 80+ seasonal workers. Strong budgetary and planning skills are essential. Experience in tunnel construction and management is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity including a 3 bedroom house. Apply in writing, with your C.V. to John Laird, Cairnie Fruit Farm, Cupar, Fife, KY154QD or email wp.laird@farmline.com
Wanted: Farm Manager - Wimpole Home Farm, Cambridgshire Wimpole Home Farm is a National Trust property. Wimpole Home Farm Visitor attraction consists of rare breeds, historic parkland and contract arable land. For further information about this position click here SEEDA Supports Business Recovery in the face of Flooding Grants of up to £2,500 will be made available to businesses affected by the fllods to help them to develop recovery plans. THe South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) is making this funding available as part of an initial package to help businesses to make as swift as possible recovery from flooding. The package includes access to up to 5 days of consultancy for SMEs so that they will get the expert help they need. Business Link is the main point of contact for companies wishing to access support. They have established a 'helpdesk' facility to ensure businesses get advice and support quickly and easily. Contact: Business Link - 0845 600 9006 or visit www.businesslink.org New CEVAS Trainers Wanted: Anyone interested in being considered as a CEVAS trainer, Individuals wishing to be considered as trainers must have either - attended and passed a CEVAS course and demonstrate teaching experience - or be an experienced teacher with farming experience nad be familiar with the subjects contained within the CEVAS course and be - willing to work with an existing trainer on a CEVAS course For further information please contact Janet Hickinbottom, FACE on Tel: 02476 853 089 School Farm Network - An organisation to aid the school farms. The School Farm Network offers support and assistance to school farms. Giving advice to existing farms and help and encouragement to new projects. To find out more about this network click here Trade Membership The Trade Membership is specifically aimed at the supplies of the leisure and attractions industry. For companies that supply products and services to this thriving industry. With a strong demand for rural tourism and leisure activities, this is an exciting market to target. By subscribing the the NFAN as a Trade Member, your companies profile will be promoted to a target audience of farm and rural attractions. We hope that this new membership brings excellent marketing opportunities to suppliers and will also offer current members a great source of contacts. To find more about this new Trade Membership, please contact the NFAN Office on 01536 513397 or email info@farmattractions.net. TRAINING FOR FARMERS? Click here to find out more Avian Flu There is currently no evidence to suggest widespread disease in the wild bird population, but enhanced surveillance is taking place and poultry keepers are reminded to remain vigilant and report any signs of disease immediatley. There is no evidence of disease in domestic birds. http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/notifiable/disease/ai/index.htm If you have any questions on this matter please do not hesitate to contact the NFAN Office - Tel: 01536 513397 or email: info@farmattractions.net
Bluetongue The Secretary of State fo Defrar the Environment announced on 1 November 2007 that Defra are to issue a tender for a Bluetongue vaccine bank of between 10-20 million doses. For full details of this tender and the most recent information relating to Bluetongue then please visit www.defra.gov.uk/news/latest/2007/animal-bluetongue-1018.htm
Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing: For further guidance and forms contact your local authority or visit www.culture.gov.uk/alcohol_and_entertainment STUDENT PLACEMENTS REQUIRED Students from Harper Adams University College are looking for Work Experience Placements. Harper Adams University College currently run two degree/HND programmes - Rural Leisure Management and Tourism Business Management. The students are looking for 12 months work experience ideally, but given the seasonal nature of the industry, shorter placements can be considered. The placement is any time from late June onwards, through until late September of the following year. June may be a bit late for training of staff, so students could probably do some work in the preceding Easter to overcome this problem. Many of these students come from a farming background and have a strong interest in Rural Leisure and Tourism. If you believe that you could be a prospective employer - further information can be obtained by contacting Karl Smith, Senior Lecturer Leisure and Tourism at 00684790@harper-adams.ac.uk The NFAN website; Please explore it, and let us know what you think about it by emailing us at info@farmattractions.net.
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