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Following the resounding success of last year's gathering, we're thrilled to announce the return of this vibrant event.
Join us for an evening filled with insightful discussions, engaging speakers, and an opportunity to connect with fellow farmers and those working in agriculture. This forum is designed to celebrate the accomplishments and endeavours of the agricultural community, while exploring innovative solutions for the challenges ahead. It is a relaxed occasion and a chance to socialise over drinks and a delicious meal with friends and partners in farming and agriculture.
**Guest Speakers Confirmed**
We are delighted to announce our Guest Speakers for the evening:
Charlie Weetman - Owner of F. Weetman & Son who have run East Chase Farm in Kenilworth for five generations. Charlie is also Director of the Kenilworth Show, and so will be sharing both his insights into running a family farm and his exciting plans for the Kenilworth Show, which is taking place on Saturday 31 May.
Luke Weetman - Son of Charlie, Luke is co-founder of East Chase Distillery, an independent artisan gin distillery situated on East Chase Farm. Luke will share his story of how the distillery came about and his vision for the future. He says: "Diversification has become the new normal in farming. If I can plant out botanicals to use in our recipes, and work with other local farmers, I think we could become something special for visitors to the area and locals."
Format for the evening:
6.30pm - Arrival and Welcome Drinks in the Sixth Form Centre
7.00pm - Official Welcome by Headmaster, Grove du Toit
7.05pm - Smallholding Update by Deputy Head (Academic) Michael Spencer
7.15pm - Guest Speaker Charlie Weetman
7.30pm - Guest Speaker Luke Weetman
7.45pm - Supper and Dessert
8.45pm - Networking opportunities with teas and coffees
9.30pm - Drinks and close
Dress code is smart-casual.
For any enquiries regarding this event or the Smallholding project, please email Caroline or Steve at makingadifference@princethorpe.co.uk.