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New format for 2022 NBA Beef Expo at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart The 2022 NBA Beef Expo will return to the farming calendar on Saturday 28th May 2022, taking a new weekend format in a bid to make the event more accessible to visitors. Bringing together the very best in British commercial and pedigree cattle, equipment, ground-breaking developments and show classes for everyone involved in the industry, NBA Beef Expo is a celebration and exploration of everything British Beef has to offer.
“The NBA is delighted to be able to hold its flagship event at the new auction, business and conference centre, and we’re delighted to be face-to-face with key industry organisations, businesses, producers and NBA members after a two-year hiatus,” explains NBA Chief Executive Neil Shand. “We hope the Saturday event, due to working around busy market days, will mean more visitors will be able to attend and benefit from the event.”
A spokesperson on behalf of Darlington Farmers Auction Market, adds, “The whole team is excited to welcome Beef Expo to Darlington Farmers Auction Mart.” “The event in 2022 will be made even more special because, due to Covid -19, the brand new facilities did not get the opening ceremony we hoped for. Beef Expo will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase Humbleton Park to the beef industry and we ensure
a terrific North East welcome to each and all.” Exhibitor trade stands and Breed Society bookings are now available via the Beef Expo website at www. nationalbeefassociation/beefexpo/. Sponsorship opportunities and trade stand information is available by contacting Julie Holmes on 07393 463225 or julie@nationalbeefassociation. com.
RABI launch ‘Let’s Picnic’ fundraising initiative After months of restrictions on events and social activities, RABI is inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and support British farmers with its new Let’s Picnic fundraising initiative. Izzy Shaw, programme manager at RABI explains, “After the past year, we wanted to introduce a really simple fundraising activity that anyone could get involved with. Let’s
Picnic is a fantastic way to celebrate the amazing food and drink produced by British farmers while socialising safely with friends and family in line with current guidelines. “We’re encouraging people to explore their natural surroundings, or simply have a picnic at home, while raising money to support our farming people. Let’s Picnic is the
perfect summer pick me up that everyone needs right now.” RABI’s regional managers and county committees are organising events in their local areas during the summer months, details of these can be found on RABI’s local social media channels. Alternatively, anyone can choose to host their own picnic and make a suggested donation of £5 through RABI’s Just Giving page.
Take part in Let’s Picnic: Support farming people by making a suggested donation of £5 when you host you own picnic – The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution JustGiving For more information about regional events or to set up your own event please email: fundraising@rabi.org.uk
English Winter Fair to return in November Farmers and the rural community will be brought together again at the Staffordshire County Showground on 20 and 21 November for the 2021 English Winter Fair, it has been confirmed. The Fair’s return follows its cancellation in 2020 due to coronavirus restrictions.
Some of the UK’s best cattle, sheep and pigs are expected to enter the Fair and the National Pedigree Calf Show, which takes place over the weekend. Alongside the livestock classes, farmers and food producers can enter their best carcass and food products to be judged while visitors can experience shopping,
and food and drink, providing activities for everyone to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas. Tickets are £8 in advance or £10 on the gate and the car park opens at 8am. For more information and entries go to: www.staffscountyshowground. co.uk/english-winter-fair
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