Young farmer (From Durham Times)

Young farmer

2:17pm Friday 5th February 2010

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Durham. – This week’s meeting was a talk by Paul Hunter, of Ritchey Tag, on the new EID regulations for sheep.

It was a good night and well attended by both present and past members from Durham City, Sedgefield and Butsfield. Next week’s meeting is a talk from a land agent at Byers Green Church Hall at 7.30pm. Our annual supper is on Friday, Febuary 19, at Spennymoor Town Hall. For tickets,which cost £18 and include a threecourse meal and disco, contact Shelly Whitfield. For details, contact Christina Kemp on 07824-835897 or Shelly Whitfield on 07878-984075.

Elwick. – This week’s meeting was a visit to Peterlee fire station, where members found out what the fire service does, apart from fighting fires.

Katherine proposed the vote of thanks. Next week’s meeting is a talk by Guide Dogs for the Blind at the WI hall at 7.30pm. For details, contact Katie on 01429-881778 or Katherine on 01429-836937.

Sedgefield. – Last week’s meeting was a talk from RABI.

Thanks to Sally Connor for an interesting talk. Well done to everyone who took part in the quiz last week and to members who took part in the county sheep judging at the weekend. The county Valentine’s disco will be held at the Jersey Farm on February 12.

Tickets are available on the door and cost £6 (£7 for nonmembers).

Tickets for Durham City’s annual supper on February 19 at Spennymoor Town Hall cost £18; money should be given to Sally as soon as possible.

Sedgefield holds an interclub volleyball night on February 23 to put together a county team for the northern area weekend; contact Sally for details.

Next week’s meeting is beef judging at the Doves at 7.30pm. For details, call Sally on 07790-868781.

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