ROLE OF RABI IN SUPPORTING FARMING COMMUNITY IS FOCUS OF LATEST FARMERS’ EVENING
The role of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution in supporting the farming community is the focus of the third joint NFU/Lovewell Blake Farmers’ Evening of 2022, which takes place later this month.
Lucy Bellefontaine, regional manager for the RABI, will be the speaker at the free event, which takes place at Halesworth Golf Club on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30pm. Ms Bellefontaine will talk a little about RABI’s 162 year history, as well as outlining how farmers can get involved with the charity, and how it supports members of the farming community.
RABI is a national charity providing local support to the farming community across England and Wales. Established in 1860, it offers guidance, financial support and practical care to farming people of all ages, as well as confidential support to those who currently work within agriculture and those who are no longer able to work in the industry due to ill-health, accident or age.
The evening will also hear from Alex Dinsdale from Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB about farming in protected landscapes.
Lovewell Blake agricultural partner Ryan Lincoln, who will be chairing the event, said, “Farming can be an isolated and tough business, and organisations such as RABI play a vital role in providing support at times of need. In the current climate, it is good for all farmers to be aware of what help and support is available should they need it – and how they can get involved to support the charity.”
The event takes place at Halesworth Golf club on Wednesday 16th November at 7.30pm, and the presentation will be followed by a buffet supper. Attendance is free, but places need to be booked in advance, by visiting https://www.lovewell-blake.co.uk/events.