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December proved to be a busy time for Ridware YFC with the programme kicking off with County Mixed Volleyball competition. This was followed by a General Meeting and a sale of reduced priced Joules clothing – so if you were looking for an early start to your Christmas shopping this was the place to be. Next on the agenda was a trip to Marston’s brewery, which included a few free samples – no wonder this was a popular event! To celebrate Christmas a traditional Christmas Meal was held at the Three Horseshoes at Tatenhill. Rounding off the festivities was a County ‘Christmas Down Under’ Disco where members were invited to wear their shorts!!

On behalf of all our members we would like to wish future members a very happy Christmas and hope to see you in 2012!

January 2012 programme
Wed 4th – Ten Pin Bowling @Uttoxeter, 8pm (to practice in readiness for the County Competition on 12th Jan)
Wed 11th – General Meeting & Social @ The Meynell 8pm
Thurs 12th – Ten pin bowling competition @ Tenpin Stafford,
Sat 14th – New Year Ball “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” £15 members £18 non members
Wed 18th – Film night, Smokey and the Bandit @ New Inn (Five Lane Ends) 8pm
Wed 25th – Watch “Lambing Live” @ Tom Taberner’s (Bell House Lane, Anslow) 8pm

You don’t need to be a farmer, live on a farm, or even own a pair of wellies to join our Club. There are opportunities to travel the world, learn new skills, build your confidence, work as part of a team and most importantly, make new friends and have lots of fun.

If you are fed up of staying in during the dark winter nights then contact Secretary Sam Teece on 07799126976 or Chairman Tom Taberner on 07762586916 for more information on how to join Ridware YFC.

The Parish Council has been advised by Staffordshire County Council that some remedial work is needed on the repairs to the Butter Cross carried out during 2010.

Working in conjunction with English Heritage, the County Council maintenance consultants have decided that some of the applied panels have shrunk excessively. These will be replaced by new air-dried oak to improve the appearance of the Butter Cross.

The Highways Hotline can be contacted between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday on 0300 111 8000 (calls charged at local rates) and at any time by emailing highways@staffordshire.gov.uk.

You can use this to report issues with roads, pavements, signs and streetlights.

With prosperity and economic regeneration at its heart, the county council is looking for highly motivated and ambitious prospective tenants for two of its farm holdings.

Staffordshire County Council values its farm holdings and has developed its portfolio to help regenerate the local economy when many other local authorities have disposed of theirs. It is recognised as a national leader in terms of running county farms.

The county council is now seeking tenants for two holdings where business cases can suitably demonstrate an ability to diversify. This could mean opening a bed and breakfast, tea rooms, farm shop or even something more innovative. With competitive tenancy rates, county farms demonstrate real value for money for those looking to set up a rural business. In addition they’re an asset to the wider taxpayer as they’ll create great returns for the county.

Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for assets and the environment Mark Winnington said: “Staffordshire’s rural economy is a vital part of our prosperity agenda and county farms are an integral part of enhancing it.
“We value the hard work and commitment of our tenants, many of whom have established thriving enterprises and developed successful careers.
“With our latest tenancies we are really looking for ambitious people with agricultural experience, but who are looking to diversify and build up another business on site.
“They will need to demonstrate their capability to do this, but we know there are many people with the skills and drive to be a success.”

County farms tenants need to have had five years’ agricultural experience which can include three in agricultural training or education. They must be able to provide a detailed business plan which includes two years’ cash flow and budgets. There is no age restriction for tenants. Holdings include a house, buildings and land. For the two advertised tenancies, prospective tenants will need to have sufficient capital to finance their suggested enterprise.

Anyone who would like further information should contact the county farms team on 01785 277721 or email county.farms@staffordshire.gov.uk

Ridware YFC and holding a New Members Joining Up Night at the Meynell at Hoar Cross

Join in the Fun and Games, Enjoy a Chip Supper and Make New Friends!! You don’t have to be a farmer (or even own a pair of wellies)!!



For additional information contact Alex Mackellar on 07813 478166