REGIONAL NEWS EAST Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk enjoyable AGM summer visit which I’ve devised, managed and run for the members – that is hugely rewarding.
CAROLINE FARDELL WITH HER HORSE
about the CLA East regional team. This month we catch up with CLA Office Manager Caroline Fardell. Describe your role at the CLA. My role often feels like I’m spinning plates as it’s a busy and pivotal job. I liaise with all the branch committees, organise
branch meetings and AGM summer visits, manage the accounts side of the office and support, advise and supervise wearing my office manager’s hat. What is the most rewarding part of your role? Being part of a successful and
Lincolnshire sausages served in a freshly baked white bread roll and Stokes tomato sauces. Salads will include mixed leaf and cherry tomatoes, homemade crunchy slaw and butterbeans with chilli sauce and fresh herbs.
28-29 June The Royal Norfolk Show Norfolk Showground On the first morning of the Royal Norfolk Show, from 7.30am-10am, the CLA marquee will be open for an informal ‘early-bird breakfast’. This will allow members who have arrived early to avoid the queues the opportunity to enjoy fresh coffee, tea, pastries and bacon sandwiches. Following its success last year, the CLA will be hosting a Celebration of Norfolk Food and Drink Lunch on the first day of the Royal Norfolk Show from 12 noon-2pm. The event will bring together the best food and drink from the county’s finest producers to create a delicious buffet. Following the lunch, drinks will be available in the marquee from 2pm until close of the day. The CLA Rural Business Showcase will take place on day two of the Royal Norfolk Show from 11am-3pm with Norfolk businesses offering demonstrations, tasters and information on the services and goods they produce. Booking for the Rural Business Showcase is not required.
How has the CLA changed in the 13 years you have worked for the organisation? Technology has really made a difference to farm businesses over the past decade and the CLA has had to adapt and work with such advances to remain relevant. At the same time, I believe it’s vital to maintain the personal touch with each and every member – meeting face to face over a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit can solve all sorts of problems. You’ve recently organised the CLA East regional AGMs. Why
are these events so important to the organisation? Our AGM visits embody a lot of what is great about rural businesses. It gives members a chance to see how others have had vision and energy to push their business forward. I know they often go home inspired, enthused and informed. Above all, it gives our members a special day away from the tractor or the farm office and a chance to chat with friends and neighbours. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? When I’m not at work, I enjoy nothing better than a long walk with my spaniel, spending time with my horse or getting stuck into a good book. ■
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Booking Booking is essential for all events listed, unless otherwise stated. Bookings can be made via the CLA East’s event website pages www.cla.org.uk/ east and CLA members will also receive invitations to book via email. For further information contact CLA Events Manager Emily-Rose Debenham at: Emily-rose.debenham@cla.org.uk
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