The Farming Community Network

03/06/2026

Members and friends of Ebrington Tractor Club raised a fantastic £1500 for FCN with their 'Walk 100 Miles in April' challenge.

Thank you so much to everyone involved. Your time and generosity will enable us to keep reaching those in the farming community who need a listening ear and support.

02/06/2026

These are the last few dinner tickets remaining for our Penbode Farm Vets Charity Summer Ball !

It's not too late to join us for what is promised to be a fantastic night raising money for a great cause the The Farming Community Network

The night will start at 7pm with a drink on arrival 🥂

We'll then be seated for some dinner and a glass of wine to go with it 🍝🍷 we'll also hear a few words from Roly Nancekivell and all the fantastic work The FCN do.

Once we are fed and watered, Mark Bromell from Kivells Agriculture will lead the charity auction, where by we have had some fantastic lots donated including 1/2 a lamb, tickets for Cheltenham racecourse and a tonne bag of feed from Harpers Feeds .

There will be plenty of opportunity to buy your raffle tickets both before and during the event, plenty of prizes to be won including a £25 voucher for Ganache, tickets for Camelford Agricultural Show and Launceston Agricultural Show Cream tea voucher for River Life Cafe , Hexby Shorts, Exeter Racecourse tickets and much, much more.

Our after dinner guests will then join us and it'll be time to get your dancing shoes on and dance the night away with the fabulous Reckless Exeter (Official).

Before your carriages collect you, we will be bringing out some cheese and port for you to enjoy 😋🧀 Thank you to Mole Valley Farmers - Holsworthy , Saputo and Parkham Farms for sponsoring the cheese and port table.

The bar will be well stocked including beers from Holsworthy Ales and a choice of ciders from Sam's Cider. A massive thank you to Clawton Young Farmers who are helping us run the bar, proceeds from the bar will be split between Clawton YFC and The FCN.

Dinner tickets are £50pp and there are only a handful left. There are also after dinner tickets available, these are £20 a ticket.

If you'd like to book your tickets please call Jay on 01409 253418 or pop her an email, [email protected]

We'd like to say a thank you to all those who have generously donated prizes towards our Summer Ball or who have supported in other ways, we will be posting more about all our support over the next couple of weeks.

02/06/2026

Thank you to all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to our farming community - listening, supporting, and connecting people with other help available. We celebrate our volunteers during - and every week.

01/06/2026

Over the weekend, 60 hot air balloons took off from Troutbeck in Cumbria for the Troutbeck Hot Air Balloon Festival. This spectacular display raised funds for FCN as well as two other mental health charities.

The event was blessed with perfect weather, and the pilots, who came from across the UK with their families and friends, thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.

Our sincere thanks go out to everyone who supported FCN, in particular Maddie, the event organiser. Thank you for all your efforts, and for inviting us to be involved.

Huge credit to Stuart Walker Photography for the stunning photo of the balloons over the perfect Lake District landscape - thank you!

30/05/2026

"This is for all the farmers out there!"

Congratulations to the The Hawkstone Farmers Choir for their incredible victory in this year's Britain's Got Talent competition, performing their original song, 'This is Home'.

Their journey has been one of resilience and courage, and is a true celebration of UK farming. They have truly helped to showcase the hard work and dedication of farmers across the nation. We are proud to 'walk with' this industry alongside them.

Their journey and positive message has been inspiring to farmers young and old across the UK and beyond.

Well done everyone! 🏆

If you need to talk, FCN is here to listen. We can be contacted in confidence on 03000 111 999 (7am-11pm) or [email protected].

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

🌾 Ready for Rural Diversification Live? It's a great opportunity to connect with farmers, landowners, and rural businesses exploring new opportunities for the future.

With diversification becoming an increasingly important part of building resilient rural enterprises, events like this are a valuable chance to share ideas, discuss challenges, and explore what’s working across the sector.

Hosted by Dudley Peverill Associates LLP and The Diversified Farmer at Squab Hall Farm, kindly sponsored by NatWest, and in support of The Farming Community Network, Rural Diversification Live is an event designed for farmers, landowners, and rural businesses.

Whether you’re just starting to explore diversification or already managing multiple enterprises, this is a day not to miss.

📍 Squab Hall Farm, Leamington Spa
📅 Tuesday 16 June
⏰ 10:00 – 15:30

Get your tickets for just £45 at the Eventbrite link in the comments! Refreshments, lunch and a tour of the farm will be provided!

28/05/2026

Well done to the FCN Staffordshire team for their fantastic presence at the Staffordshire County Show.

28/05/2026

We are so proud to see East Yorkshire farmer Denys's story told by Macmillan Cancer Support in this powerful new video. His message is important - make sure to take time to get yourself checked.