Why Farming Matters In Kent http://www.wfminkent.co.uk Why Farming Matters In Kent Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Hadlow College Fruit Apprentices http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2012/05/16/hadlow-college-fruit-aprrentices/ http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2012/05/16/hadlow-college-fruit-aprrentices/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:04:18 +0000 admin http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/?p=1246 Hadlow College have gained funding for two apprentices to study for a career in fruit farming.  This exciting area of food production has plenty of opportunities for anyone looking to enhance their current qualifications – whatever those may be.  For complete details of what is on offer please click below:

Apprentice Application Details

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Images of Rural Europe aims to celebrate the beauty and diversity of rural Europe by collecting photos covering a variety of rural development themes, from all EU member states.

There are numerous different categories to enter

To submit/emter visit the site www.ruralimages.eu

The last day for submissions is the 18th May

For more info you can download the poster

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(www.rarebreeds.org.uk)

Rare Breeds Centre
Woodchurch
Ashford
Kent  TN26 3RJ

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ME15 9QL

]]> http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2012/04/01/new-line-learning-yfc-lambing-day/feed/ 0 Homewood School Farm ‘Farmtastic’ Event http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2012/04/01/homewood-school-farm-farmtastic-event/ http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2012/04/01/homewood-school-farm-farmtastic-event/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:57:29 +0000 admin http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/?p=1219 Spring is here so why not treat your family to a great day out on the farm!

A packed programme of events that include cattle slalom, ferret racing, hamster grand prix and lamb hurdles

Plus fun & games for all the family with a farmers market, home reared hog roast and a chance to feed the lambs

Sat 14th–Sun 15th April 10am-4pm

Adults £3  Children £2 Under 3’s free

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All ages welcome, a fun day out for all the family 10.00am – 3.30pm

Meet and feed the animals, farm walks, see our lambs, lots of activities and stalls, food and refreshments available from our restaurant, meat produce and farm eggs on sale in our farm shop.

Parking £2 per car / Free Disabled Parking Area

Contact us: www.monkshillfarm.org.uk
Or telephone our school on 01843 227561 Find us: Find us just off A299 between Whitstable and Faversham at Monkshill Road, Waterham ME13 9EH

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@ Rawnie Farm Appledore TN26 2DB

]]> http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2011/12/30/ashford-yfc-lambing-day/feed/ 0 Lambing Weekend at Kent Life http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2011/12/30/lambing-weekend-at-kent-life/ http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/blog/2011/12/30/lambing-weekend-at-kent-life/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:40:12 +0000 admin http://www.wfminkent.co.uk/?p=1215 During the Easter weekend visitors will have the opportunity to see Kent Life’s ewes give birth and bottle-feed the older lambs, whilst a traditional spring fete will be in full swing in the village hall. (visitkent.co.uk)

Adults £8.95, Concessions £7.75, Children £6.50, Under 3s FREE.

10:00 to 18:00

Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU

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Tickets are £52.50

Shepherd Neame Brewery

17 Court Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AX

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