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Oct 2022
Business Breakfast: Free workshops offered for farmers and land managers
A series of free business workshops are to be offered to farmers in Nidderdale and one of Harrogate's oldest firms appointed three new solicitors.
Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is hosting a series of free workshops for AONB farmers and land managers.
The workshops include practical help on farming from leading experts.
Matt Trevelyan, farming in protected landscapes officer at the AONB, said:
“These workshops provide a fantastic opportunity to receive help and advice on a range of topics, from farm accounts, soil health and pond construction to regenerative grazing practices - there really is something for everybody”.
- 19 October with farm consultant, Mel Holloway, at Darley Memorial Hall. ‘Reaping the Financial Rewards of Good Soil Health’ offers technical advice on soil, manure, carbon and nutrient management. The workshop will also provide advice for farmers on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) improved grassland soil standard.
- 2 November at Home Farm in Risplith near Ripon from 10am, Niels Corfield, an independent agricultural consultant will look at ‘Reducing Nitrogen Costs’.Synthetic Nitrogen fertiliser costs are high and are a major contribution to climate change. Niels will explain how to reduce nitrogen dependency, increase profits and maintain respectable yields.
- 9 November, there is an ‘Autumn Review of the Darley Beck Curlew Project’ from 10am at Darley Memorial Hall.
- 11 and 12 November see day-long accredited courses from 9am till 4pm in ‘Agricultural Bookkeeping & Management Accounts’, hosted at Pavilions of Harrogate.
- 16 November at the Mechanics Institute in Kirkby Malzeard, Niels Corfield delivers a full day ‘Grazing Workshop’ from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
- 24 November -online course on ‘Pond Creation’ at 12pm.
All events are all free to attend, with lunch provided at the live workshops, although registration is required in advance as spaces are limited.
For full details and to register go to: https://nidderdaleaonb.org.uk/events/
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Kirbys Solicitors has welcomed three new members to its property and private client teams.
Based on Victoria Avenue, the firm is one of Harrogate’s oldest companies, with a history stretching back more than 250 years.
Charlotte Thomas, Katie Hindmarsh and Wendy Scarr have all joined the practice in recent months.
Associate solicitor Charlotte specialises in residential, commercial and agricultural property, and has previously worked with a range of clients from large public sector organisations to smaller owner-managed businesses.
Katie and Wendy join Kirbys’ private client team. Associate solicitor Katie specialises in wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney and court of protection work. She was described in last year’s Legal 500 as being ‘brilliant with clients’ and ‘really down to earth’.
Kirbys Solicitors, based on Victoria Avenue, is one of Harrogate’s oldest companies, with a history stretching back more than 250 years.
Director David Dow said:
“We are delighted to welcome Charlotte, Katie and Wendy to our team, adding to our expertise in both the commercial and private spheres.”
Charlotte Thomas, Katie Hindmarsh and Wendy Scarr have joined Kirby Solicitors.
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