Smallholding Societies

Smallholding Societies
Cheshire Smallholders’ Association, Lesley Gallagher Tel. 01928 740212	Cheshire Smallholders’ Association Training courses e.g. lambing, hedge laying, fencing. Lectures, walks, social events, newsletters. Only Ł5 membership
Cornwall Smallholders Secretary: Bill Higgins, Tel. 01209 820572	Cornwall Smallholders Meeting 1st Wednesday each month at Carnmenellis W. I. Hall. Winter talks, summer farm visits, monthly newsletter
Devon Association Of Smallholders (DASH), Carol Macauliffe, Peat Cot Cottage, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon PL2G 6SL Tel. 01822 890751	Devon Association Of Smallholders (DASH) DASH - for smallholders everywhere. Practical courses, helpline, social events and monthly newsletter
Dyfed Smallholders’ Association, Secretary: John Birtles Tel. 01994 230832 Email Web Site	Dyfed Smallholders’ Association Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in The Gremlin Club, Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PR. These meetings are social and include a talk on a different topic each month. 12 annual membership. We also produce a monthly e-newsletter, have periodic farm visits, various smallholder related social events, an advice and help function, as well as negotiate discounts for members at certain outlets and businesses.
East Warwickshire Training Group, Contact: Barbara Atkins Tel: 024 7654 2123	East Warwickshire Training Group Training in all aspects of agriculture for small-holders and mainstream farmers, including craft, livestock and legislative courses. Monthly meetings plus newsletter
Fenland Goatkeepers’ & Smallholders’ Club, Secretary: Kim Webb, Inkley’s Farmhouse, Hallgate, Throckenholt, Nr. Gedney Hill, Spalding, PE12 0QS. Tel. 01945 700961	Fenland Goatkeepers’ & Smallholders’ Club A practical and social club - phone for information pack
Gatwick Self-Sufficiency Group Contact: Val Mends Tel. 01342 714034	Gatwick Self-Sufficiency Group Meets 2nd & 4th Monday evenings at Colman-Redland Centre, Croydon Road, Reigate. Smallholding, Gardening, Crafts and all Country Interests.
Herts & Essex Society for Smallholders & Gardeners Secretary: Patty Harris Tel. 01763 838722 Email	Herts & Essex Society for Smallholders & Gardeners HESSG meet 2nd Wednesday in the month at 8pm at Ugley Village Hall, Ugley, Essex nr Bishops Stortford. We have talks on every aspect of country living including crafts and history. We have occasional days out and an annual BBQ. Most of our members are animal keepers and the support for each other is tremendous. Yearly membership Ł6 inc a quarterly magazine
Lincolnshire Smallholding and Self Sufficiency Club Founder: Naomi Lever Tel. 01507 450 443 Email ~ Web Site	Lincolnshire Smallholding and Self Sufficiency Club FRIENDLY SMALLHOLDING CLUB, MONTHLY MEETINGS. PRINTABLE MEMBERSHIP FORM ON OUR WEBSITE.
Norfolk Smallholders Training Group, Karen Nethercott 01379 674413 Email	Norfolk Smallholders Training Group Wide variety of courses and social meetings for smallholders throughout Norfolk.
North Yorkshire Smallholders Society. Tel. 01845 567471 Roger Walker Chairman/Webmaster Email Web Site	North Yorkshire Smallholders Society A friendly group aiming to share advice and information. Regular social events and training courses. Membership Ł5.00 per annum
Shropshire Smallholders Group Treasurer: Eric Huff Tel. 01694 723706 Email	Shropshire Smallholders Group Hold regular monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm at Longnor Village Hall, Shropshire.
Small Farm Training Group, Ruth Mumford, Runtington Manor Farm, Maynards Green, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0DJ Tel: 01435 862727 Email	Small Farm Training Group A friendly group based in East Sussex. We run all types of training for smallholders and farmers, plus monthly lectures and a range of social activities and visits. We cater for beginners and the more experienced.
Southern Smallholders Training Group, Mrs Sandra Brown, The Dean, Sevington, Ashford, Kent TN24 0LJ. Tel. 01233 502796	Southern Smallholders Training Group Training and support for smallholders and would-be smallholders, monthly meeting and newsletter, plus courses
Staffordshire Smallholders Association, Secretary: 01889 881377	Staffordshire Smallholders Association Meets monthly at Rodbaston College, Penkridge, for talks, followed by informal discussions. Membership Ł10 annually. Visitors welcome
Suffolk Smallholders’ Society, Sue Cuthbert, Fareacre, Grove Road, Knodishall, Saumundham, Suffolk P17 1TJ. Tel. 01728 603830	Suffolk Smallholders’ Society Regular monthly meetings, visits or social. Annual show. Monthly newsletter
West Wales Smallholders Owner: Ben Davidson Tel. 01974 298005 Email Web Site	West Wales Smallholders Helping & Promoting smallholders in the West Wales area. We meet up regularly, offer hints tips, features and chat. There is a small membership fee of Ł10.