The aim of the Network is to alleviate stress in Yorkshire’s farming community.
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is an active member of the network along with organisations such as Farm Crisis Network, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Citizens Advice Bureau and the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds.
Stress can strike anyone, anytime, don't become a victim. Click here to download 'Surving Stress' leaflet.
Click here to download a copy of the Business Plan 2010.
2010 Presentations:
Inspiring Community Innovation
The Recession & What's In Store
Making the Rural Voice Heard
2009 Presentations:
Change for Life
Mental Health in Rural Areas
North Yorkshire Credit Union
Rural Financial Inclusion
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday 21st September 2010 - Annual Network Meeting
Calder Room, Pavilions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8PW at 10.30am (10.15am for coffee).
Speaker: Professor Mark Shucksmith, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape at Newcastle University. The Network's Annual Report will also be presented. Closing with a finger buffet lunch at 12.30pm.
Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ at 10.30am (10.15am for coffee).
Speaker: Alex Horspool of Advice North Yorkshire who will give a presentation on the services offered by the Citizens Advice Bureaux throughout North Yorkshire and discuss ways in which Network members can access services for those they work with in rural communities.
Wednesday 17th November 2010 - Next Generation Succession Planning Event
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York at 6.30pm.
Speakers: Peter Elwess of Cundalls of Malton and York, Emma Elwess of Pearsons & Ward of Malton and Stephen Watson of Moore Stephens Accountants. Geoff Hall (Regional Manager of Lloyds TSB) based in York, will also be present to give an up to date overview of business banking within the farming industry. Chair: Rosey Dunn (NFU North East Council Delegate). Farming families are all welcome.
Network members will be at the Pickering HSE SHAD (Safety & Health Awareness Day) on Thursday 21st October 2010 at Pickering Showground when The Stroke Association will be present to do free health checks, for those attending.
The Nework will also have a presence at the Bishop Burton College Lifestyle Day on Wednesday 17th November with the Fit for Farming booklet and FREE health check/advice for all students attending.
The Fit for Farming launch took place in April when farmers and their families received a free copy of a one stop shop men's health booklet for Yorkshire farmers as well as attending a mini health clinic. Copies of the booklet can be obtained by contacting Kate Dale on 01423 546217 or kated@yas.co.uk
YRSN will have representation at many of the regional Shows this Summer/Autumn including:
For more details please contact:
Kate Dale
Yorkshire Rural Support Network,
Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8NZ
Tel: 01423 546217 Fax: 01423 541414 Email: kated@yas.co.uk