Established 15 years ago the Yorkshire Rural Support Network is a partnership of Yorkshire statutory and voluntary agencies that together promote and provide sources of help – whether practical, financial, medical or emotional.
The aim of the Network is to alleviate stress in Yorkshire’s farming community.
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is an active member of the network along with organisations such as Farm Crisis Network, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, Citizens Advice Bureau and the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds.
Stress can strike anyone, anytime, don't become a victim. Click here to download 'Surving Stress' leaflet.
2010 Presentations:
Inspiring Community Innovation
The Recession & What's In Store
Making the Rural Voice Heard
2009 Presentations:
Change for Life
Mental Health in Rural Areas
North Yorkshire Credit Union
Rural Financial Inclusion
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday 21st September 2010 - Annual Network Meeting
Yorkshire Agricultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ at 10.30am (10.15am for coffee).
Speaker: Chris Kolek of The Commission for Rural Communities. The Network's Annual Report will also be presented. Closing with a finger buffet lunch at 12.30pm.
The Ryedale Succession Planning event at Kirkbymoorside Golf Club on 24th February 2010 was attended by over 100 farmers and their families. YRSN is very grateful to all the presenters, Peter Elwess, Emma Elwess and Stephen Watson as well as Raymond Twiddle OBE, who kindly Chaired the Meeting.
The Fit for Farming launch took place in April when farmers and their families received a free copy of a one stop shop men's health booklet for Yorkshire farmers as well as attending a mini health clinic. Copies of the booklet can be obtained by contacting Kate Dale on 01423 546217 or kated@yas.co.uk
YRSN will have representation at many of the regional Shows this Summer/Autumn including:
- Great Yorkshire Show – Tuesday to Thursday July 13th – 15th
- Driffield Show – Wednesday 21st July
- Ryedale Show – Tuesday July 27th
- Penistone Show – Saturday September 11th
- Nidderdale Show – Monday September 20th
- Countryside Live – Saturday & Sunday 23rd & 24th October
For more details please contact:
Kate Dale
Yorkshire Rural Support Network,
Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8NZ
Tel: 01423 546217 Fax: 01423 541414 Email: kated@yas.co.uk