http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/ Smallholder /news/smallholdernews/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:59 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:59 +0000 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.smallholder.co.uk/resources/images/990744/?type=rsslogo http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/ http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/5051922.Farmers_and_smallholders_should_make_sure_they_are_ready_for_the_Election/?ref=rss Good planning might help you prepare for the growing season ahead, but you also need to plan in advance if you want to vote at the next General Election. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:10:00 +0000 b004cb08883b0e103ccacf608b95b7a5 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/5051906.Could_your_smallholding_cat_get_a_feline_Oscar_/?ref=rss The search is on for the nation’s Top Cat as charity Cats Protection launches its prestigious Rescue Cat Awards 2010, sponsored by Purina PetCare – and organisers are on the prowl for nominations. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 3c7cc612628c391111f50fcfdf95b18f http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/5048715.Don_t_let_dogs_become_party_political_say_vets/?ref=rss Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called on politicians not to let the issue become a political football during the forthcoming election campaign. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:10:00 +0000 251641618bc3dc61497a055320b3737f http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/5047891.Care_farming_in_action___open_day_in_Essex/?ref=rss On the 15th of March 2010 Butterfly Lodge Education Centre will be holding an open day for current and prospective clients, parents, commissioners, supporters, advocates and other interested parties in order to allow those attending to experience Care Farming first hand and help them make informed decisions about the future of themselves and others. Activities include milking demonstrations, wild bird lard ball workshops, seed bomb workshops, scare crow building, applied occupational therapy stand (and associated activities), reflexology taster sessions, complete farm tours and the chance to speak to and observe current clients, tutors and mentors taking part in activities in the farm environment. The open day begins at 10am and will finish at 4:30pm with tea and coffee served throughout the day. Butterfly Lodge encourage organisations and individuals to come to the open day for all or part of the day to see exactly what Care Farming is all about. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:50:00 +0000 68e75de9e03c3d1e46d3a0ea04a66ff9 http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/smallholdernews/5043145.Threat_to_rural_life_as_more_young_quit_the_countryside/?ref=rss The Government will has been told that the long-term future of the countryside is in jeopardy because so many young people are being forced out of rural areas to find homes, jobs and support. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:10:00 +0000 73c5d66265d9bf258175c7f3ccf43fcd