Jim Smith and Auctioneers Urge Farmers to #KeepTalking

RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture, has launched its winter 2022 #KeepTalking campaign –encouraging farmers and crofters to reconnect with friends, neighbours, relatives and others who might feel isolated, and to get together during the winter months.

Perthshire farmer and comedian Jim Smith is once again fronting the campaign, with auctioneers throughout Scotland also on board.

“Our message is for everyone to #KeepTalking as the nights become darker and longer and, in particular, to think about getting in touch with people of all ages in their communities who may be more vulnerable to loneliness and isolation this winter,” said Carol McLaren, Chief Executive, RSABI.

“This time of year is traditionally a tough time for farming folk, with mud and cold to contend with and fewer events and opportunities to catch up. And this year, with the additional pressure of cost-of-living worries and general uncertainty, we are particularly keen that people in the agricultural community feel as supported as possible,” she said.

“We can all get a bit down at this time of year and this is a fantastic initiative by RSABI to encourage people to reconnect. We are all busy but this initiative encourages us all to stop and take the time to think about others,” said Jim Smith, ambassador of this winter’s #KeepTalking campaign.

“Just having a decent blether and getting things off your chest can make a huge difference to how well you can cope with the pressures of life and work. Kindness is so important and just the smallest acts of kindness can make such a difference to the person on the receiving end,” said Mr Smith who is currently on tour with a string of comedy nights taking place around Scotland.