CLA at the Westmorland Show 2024
The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 11 and 12 September.CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane is attending the first day of the show, and CLA Director North Harriet Ranson and CLA advisers will attend both days. Members and guests are welcome to join us for refreshments such as tea, coffee or a glass of wine. The following activities require registration for catering purposes.
Wednesday 11 September
- 9am – 9.45am: Informal breakfast talk by Peter Knox, Land Use Adviser at the Forestry Commission on trees and water quality; riparian planting and; additional stackable payments under EWCO (England Woodland Creation Offer). Pastries, teas and coffees provided.
- 10am – 11am: Hear from CLA Charitable Trust beneficiaries. Mary Smith CEO at Growing Well, a mental health charity and a representative from Susan’s Farm will both provide an overview of their activities and how the CLA’s Charitable Trust has enabled their projects. Teas, coffees and cake provided.
- 3pm – 4pm: Drinks reception. CLA Deputy President Gavin Lane will welcome guests to the drinks reception.
Thursday 12 September
- 11.15am to 12.15pm: Drop-in session with Defra’s Permanent Secretary Tamara Finkelstein and Programme Director for the Future Farming and Countryside Programme, Janet Hughes. Members wanting a personal 5 to 10 minute personal chat can register their interest by sending an email to henk.geertsema@cla.org.uk
Members can register via the relevant page: www.cla.org.uk/events. Members requiring assistance with registration can contact Rachael Clayton, CLA North Events Manager, by telephoning 01748 907070.
The venue is Crooklands, Milnthorpe, LA7 7NH, just off J36 of the M6. To book tickets for this show, and for more information, visit www.westmorlandshow.co.uk
