Tag Archives: rural

Community Reporters Training free

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Following the success of the recent Community Reporters Training, Roy Smith has kindly offered another FREE course to give those who missed out first time round an opportunity to take part. I have attached some information below on the project. … Continue reading →

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Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme (FFIS) ROUND 2 COMING SOON

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme Round 2 has been announced by Ministers. This is a targeted small grant scheme providing support for farmers, foresters, agricultural contractors, woodland owners and horticultural businesses. This support is to enable them to improve their … Continue reading →

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New competition to capture the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Amateur and professional photographers are being invited to enter their favourite snapshots of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in a fantastic, free competition. Pictures can be submitted in any of four categories and there are some must-have prizes waiting for … Continue reading →

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Information sharing item– Funding Training Programme

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Please find attached the poster (on behalf of FAN Network). FT poster ja1 dec2011 If you have any questions, require any further information or wish to book a place then please contact: Nicky Smith Northallerton & District VSA 01609 774633 … Continue reading →

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DEFRA LAUNCHES THE RURAL COMMUNITY BROADBAND FUND

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Defra has today launched the Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF) with confirmed funding of £20m.  The RCBF is jointly funded by Defra and Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), and complements BDUK’s mainstream broadband rollout programme. The Fund enables the funding of … Continue reading →

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Energy and Money Saving Day, Clapham this Saturday

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

just a reminder about the energy and money saving day at Clapham village hall this Saturday 10am – 2pm. LEADER Supported project. Clapham energy day Installers of renewable energy systems will be on hand to answer your questions – including … Continue reading →

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Geo Art Cache Trail opens in Hackfall Woods

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

A new geo art cache trail, Follies and Ivy, will open in the enchanted pleasure gardens of Hackfall Woods, near Masham, North Yorkshire this weekend – Saturday 22nd October.   Artists Rebecca Chesney and David Swift have collaborated to develop … Continue reading →

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2011 YORKSHIRE DALES LEADER PROJECTS APPROVED

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

  At the recent panel meetings of the Yorkshire Dales LEADER Management Group, several new rural community projects in the Yorkshire Dales received funding approval from the first round of LEADER funding allocations in 2011. The total funding awarded is … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Dales Job Opportunity

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

(posted on behalf of the Farmer Network) Do you want to support the dales farming community? We are looking for a new farmer coordinator covering Wensleydale who can also coordinate our work in the Dales. The work will involve liaising … Continue reading →

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Do you have what it takes to be a farming ambassador?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

(Posted on behalf of NFU North East) The industry is going through a period of change and has a very bright future, and it is now more important than ever that the farming voice is heard. Farm businesses have increasing … Continue reading →

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