The Protect Your Farm, Protect Yourself event took place on Thursday 22 November 2018, at the Three Counties Showground. All members of the rural business and farming community were invited to attend a free marketplace event, where a number of organisations were on hand to answer any questions and provide advice on a number of issues, including business and rural crime & property protection, wellbeing & farm safety, and economy & finance.
Stallholders in attendance:
- Business and Rural Crime Liaison Officers - West Mercia Police
- NatWest Community Bankers
- Malvern Hills District Council Community and Environmental Protection
- Superfast Worcestershire
- ATVTrac
- Datatag ID
- Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
- Victim Support
- Worcestershire Health and Care
- Time to Change Worcestershire - Community First
- Malvern Hills District Council Business Support
- SmartWater
- Firearms & Explosives Licensing Unit - West Mercia Police
- Environment Agency
- Malvern Hills Housing
- Public Health - Worcestershire County Council
- NFU
A live Q&A session hosted by former H&W BBC radio presenter, Mike George, took place with the following members on the panel:
- Jake Freestone, Farm Manager, Overbury Farms
- Sam Durham, Chief Land Management Adviser, NFU Mutual
- Dr Frances Howie, Director of Public Health, Worcestershire County Council
- Jack Hegarty, Chief Executive/ Managing Director, Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Council
Topics discussed included organised rural crime, fly tipping, modern slavery, mental health and insurance.
For more information, contact Sophie Jackson, Community Services Engagement Officer, Malvern Hills District Council via phone: 01684 862417 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
