Workshops
If you're planning on getting involved on Open Farm Sunday, then come along to one of our Open Farm Sunday workshops. You'll be able to meet with other farmers who've done it before and learn from their experiences, as well as get some great ideas on a whole range of topics.
Booking:
If you would like to attend one of these events please telephone LEAF on 02476 413911 or email pauline.wood@leafuk.org
When and Where:
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Mon 15 March
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Sir Richard Sutton's Settled Estates, Hall Farm, Stainton Le Vale,
Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 6HP
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Tue 16 March
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Burwash Manor, New Road, Barton, Cambridge
CB23 7AY
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Wed 17 March
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The Grange, Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford, Chester
CH2 4EB
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Thur 18 March
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Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens, Off Hobbs Lane, Claughton on Brock, Garstang
Preston, Lancashire PR3 0QN
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Fri 19 March
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West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry, Edinburgh
EH30 9TR
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Thur 25 March
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Shawcroft Farm, Wootton, Ashbourne
DE6 2GW
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Fri 26 March
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Cairnton Farm, Lumphanan, Banchory, Scotland
AB31 4QP
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Programme:
1.45pm Arrive
2.00pm Open Farm Sunday farm Walk covering top tips and guidance -
- Feedback and lessons learnt from previous Open Farm Sunday events
- Generating interest and publicity
- Avoiding jargon, handling tricky questions and awkward visitors
- Activities – making it memorable and introducing the wow factor
- Making it safe - H&S, insurance, bio-security, toilets and hand washing.
- Car parking, charging; first aid, disabled visitors, wet weather plan
- Resource Pack - polo shirt, posters, flyers, roadside notice boards, arrows, and lots more!
4.20pm Tea and cake
4.30pm Finish