A fabulous weekend of farming, food and fun for all the family is planned for the Herefordshire village of Brimfield, for the next Bank Holiday weekend. Plans are already being firmed up for the festival of local farming and rural life over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, 23rd and 24th May.
Revd. Sian Harris says, “The idea is to draw attention to farming and agricultural life as well as to other rural business activity. In other words – to what’s going on in the countryside. British farming has borne many problems and difficulties over recent years and we feel that it’s really important to support our local farmers by ‘simply flying the flag’.”
The events planned, include visits to farms and small-holdings all starting at 10.30am from Brimfield Village Hall, in the centre of Brimfield just off they A49 south of Ludlow, on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. A full programme of events will be available here, which includes a map of the area showing the various venues. There will also be displays in the Hall including historical photographs of the area, contributions by local schoolchildren, beekeeping, willow-work, cider production, water divining and lots more. Free parking will be available by the Hall. Dogs on leads are welcome at the outside events.
“We really want people to come and enjoy themselves and at the same time get a taste and feel for what goes on locally,” added Sian. “All we need now is good weather!”
Morning coffee, lunches and afternoon teas throughout the weekend will be available, at credit busting prices. Everything will be rounded off with a Songs of Praise in Brimfield Church at 6pm, on Sunday 24th, to which everyone is very welcome.
Organisers have obtained sponsorship and much support from local businesses. There is no set charge to enjoy what is on offer but donations will be most gratefully received: proceeds to be divided equally between RABI (The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) and St. Michael’s Church in Brimfield.
Further information can be obtained from Sian Harris on 01584 711213