CLA East represents the interests of landowners, farmers, and rural businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambs, Beds, Herts, Northants, Lincs, and Notts.
📍The CLA are at the @SuffolkShow next week – and we’d love to see you!
Find us at Stand 554 (beside the Grand Ring) for two days of advice, food, conversation & community 🌿
@CLAEast@CLAtweets
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We're looking forward to being back at the Suffolk Show next week! On day 2, we're set for an entertaining start to the day as we welcome @hanslope, @AlicePawsey and their son Rufus to our breakfast, where we'll have a 'warts and all' conversation about family life on a farm.
🆕 Opportunities across the CLA:
- CLA Board Member
- CLA Charitable Trust Trustee
- Director of Marketing & Commercial
- Rural Adviser/Surveyor – North office
Application windows close soon, so read the full role descriptions and apply today: cla.org.uk/about-cla/job-vac…#hiring
New, tougher #harecoursing sentences a 'game changer for rural communities'. 🚨
CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains why the latest announcement is such a step forward for rural crime prevention: cla.org.uk/news/tougher-appr…#poaching
A warm welcome to James Gray, who has become the new chairman of the Essex branch of the @CLAtweets. We thank Caroline Ratcliff for her dedication to the committee, as she completes her term as chair.
We are pleased to announce that @Farmer_Tom_UK has been voted in as the new chairman of the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire branch committee of The CLA. Read the full story here > cla.org.uk/cla-east-news/cla…
Looking forward to the @EssexYFC Show this Sunday (17 May)! Join @CLAEast for a free BBQ lunch hosted by @geppsolicitors (12:30–2:30pm) or message me to meet. Also keen for @CLAtweets members to join MP roundtables on rural challenges & opportunities🌾 #RuralPowerhouse
🚜🌱 Farm Walk | 19 May, Caxton Join @CLAEast at Pastures Farm with Nuffield Scholar @thospearson. Explore regenerative farming, agroforestry, compost biology, nutrient efficiency & local food systems – plus supper from local produce! 👉 lnkd.in/eH4BqE8R
The damaging impacts of tax changes on woodlands. 🌳
According to new survey, IHT changes could impact domestic timber supply, carbon storage and nature recovery, with nearly 60% of foresters saying they are now less likely to create new woodland: cla.org.uk/news/majority-of-…
We're back at the Suffolk Show next month. We'll have a range of events taking place in our marquee across the two days. Find out more > cla.org.uk/cla-east-news/cla…
New licence announced to manage rocketing deer numbers. 🦌
To tackle overpopulation, a new class licence to shoot #deer at night has been introduced which could help protect economic and environmental interests in the countryside.
Discover more here: cla.org.uk/news/new-licence-…
"A system that cannot stop a cow cannot stop a criminal."
The CLA's Ann Maidment exposes 'ridiculous' government licensing system that lets criminals fly-tip. 👇
dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
Norfolk members: A great chance to have your rural business recognised. Get your entries in for the Norfolk Rural Business Awards by April 21. norfolk.gov.uk/article/55315…
Our phone lines will be temporarily down on the morning of Thursday 26 March as part of planned work. Please contact east@cla.org.uk during this period for urgent enquiries.
Our Summer Visits and AGMs are filling up fast. We'd strongly recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. You will find details here > members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
In her latest column, CLA East Director @CathCrowtherCLA says it is important to recognise the resilience of rural businesses and the role they play in supporting the UK economy, against a backdrop of multiple challenges.
cla.org.uk/cla-east-news/sup…