Regional Events 2008

Wednesday 23rd July 2008 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Places limited to 60 - Members £20, Guests £25

Ever wondered what Stoneleigh Park looks like when the Royal Show is not taking place? Then join the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s Chief Executive, Professor John Moverley, and Stoneleigh Park’s Commercial Manager, David Barratt for a tour of the site, taking in a selection of our 60 tenants and hearing at first hand about the exciting new developments.

Horse & Country TV is a multi-platform channel, broadcasting 24/7 on Sky channel 280 and on Broadband. A new and exciting, genre specific Channel with a definitive 40/60 split between (40%) equestrian and (60%) country programming. HCTV embrace’s an inclusive, community-spirited, passionate approach to equestrian and country activities and interests, and address the needs of a wide range of viewers - young, old, amateur and sports professionals, country residents, farmers, enthusiasts and visitors. HCTV will inform and educate, bringing a new awareness of equestrian, farming and rural communities, their problems, solutions and success stories.

Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector, representing 17 industries across the whole of the United Kingdom. Everyone working within these industries, which are grouped into land-management and production, animal health and welfare and environmental industries, plays a hugely important role in the economy. The sector influences the lives of everyone living in the UK today. As a Sector Skills Council, Lantra ensures that people working in the sector have the right skills to carry out their jobs effectively, which in turn improves productivity and performance.

The National Farmers Union champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to its Farmer and Grower members. The NFU is the largest farming organisation in the UK, providing a strong and respected voice for the industry and employing a team of 600 staff to support the needs of its members locally, nationally and internationally. Among its many strengths is its unique network of local offices and advisers, co-funded by NFU Mutual meaning NFU members are never far from a representative. These branches are co-ordinated from the NFU's purpose-built headquarters at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, which opened in December 2005.

Outline Programme

10.00am Arrival / Tea & Coffee at the Arthur Rank Centre

10.30am Presentation by the Chief Executive, Professor John Moverley

11.00am Site Tour (to possibility include the new livestock market)

11.30am Visit to Horse & Country TV

13.00pm Visit to Lantra / Lunch

14.30pm Visit to National Farmers Union

16.00pm Tea & Coffee / Close
 

BOOKING INFORMATION

All prices include VAT.
To book your place at one or more of these events, contact the Membership Team:

Direct line: 024 7685 8252
E-mail: membership@rase.org.uk
Post: Regional Events, Royal Agricultural Society of England, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ

Please note that places at each of these events are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. You will need to have your membership number to claim a reduced ticket price. Places can be booked online, by telephone, or you can send a cheque made payable to the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Once you have booked your place, full details about the day and a location map will be sent to you 2 to 3 weeks before the event.

This programme is correct at time of print. The organisers reserve the right to change the programme and timings. Some of the tours involve a great deal of walking and have limited access for wheelchair users and therefore may not be suitable for everyone so please check at time of booking.

Refunds/cancellations – Refunds can only be made if cancellation is received by the RASE, in writing, 10 working days before the event. All cancellations will be subject to a £10 administration charge.

Data Protection – The personal data you supply to the RASE will be stored on computer for the purposes of processing your booking and passed to the RASE membership team, who may contact you with information they deem to be of interest to you. If you do not wish to be contacted in this way please state at the time of booking.