Farmers’ Diary: What not to miss in Yorkshire next week

From diary discussions to farmer health checks, here’s a guide for farming families to the key diary dates for the week ahead.

WHITBY: The Whitby Dairy Discussion Group meets on Monday, December 7 for a debate entitled: ‘Operating a highly stocked flying herd’. It is with Richard Bowdler of NC Bowdler & Sons, a dairy business in Shropshire. It will convene at The Stables, Cross Butts, Guisborough Road, Whitby at 7.45pm. Call secretary Joyce Stangoe on 07733 615650.

WAKEFIELD & THIRSK: The benefits and issues associated with hedgerows and their management will the topic of free events for farmers held by the Campaign for the Farmed Environment at Woolley Golf Club, New Road, Wakefield on Monday, December 7 and at The Golden Fleece Hotel, Market Place, Thirsk on Tuesday, December 8. Both events start at 7pm. To book, call Sarah Maughan on 07432 562198.