We’re looking for full & part time cheesemakers to join our team. Applicants must be enthusiastic, hard working, excellent attention to detail, willing to work as part of a team. Previous experience not necessary. Email CV to [email protected] for more info!

Do you have ideas for boosting productivity & sustainability in agriculture? 🚜 A £20m #IndustrialStrategy challenge fund is now open. Find out more ➡️ gov.uk/government/new…

Good news for the Chew Valley Explorer 672 bus route as BristolCommTransport have secured the new operating contract and will bring community transport way of working to this much needed rural lifeline WoE Rural Network Chew Valley Gazette Chew Valley

We’re working with West of England LEP and the local business community on a #LocalIndustrialStrategy to help deliver our ambition for clean & inclusive growth. We want businesses across our region to get involved – find out more bit.ly/WECALIS #IndustrialStrategy

Upcoming event: Woodland Pests and Diseases, Bridgwater, on Wednesday 26th September '18, 10am-2.30pm. Join us for a morning of talks followed by a walk around Fyne Court to look at some of the major threats facing woodlands and forestry in the South West. fwagsw.org.uk/Event/woodland…

A reminder of the drop in event this afternoon between 4.00 & 6.00 in the Library at Chew Valley School to explore the opportunity for a Community Library. If you can't make it there is an online survey surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CVLibrary Chew Valley School Chew Valley Gazette Chew Valley B&NES Council

Are you an expert in communications and public affairs and keen to work in a rural setting? ACRE might have just the job for you #rural #ACRENetwork More information here: acre.org.uk/jobs/

Great 3SG event today with West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Metro Mayor Tim Bowles. Thanks Developing Health & Independence (DHI) Julian House & SWAN for telling us about their work & 3Cafe for hosting us. Great to see Tim Warren and other B&NES Council Councillors too. Look forward to working together.

An excellent endorsement for networked rural development, local action groups setting Local Development Strategies and making investment decisions. Keith Harrison Chris Head ACRE

Our Christmas #SupportLocal campaign shines the spotlight on Crieff Food Company. This fantastic video produced by @P_KLeader introduces Crieff Food Co. and shows how they supports local producers buff.ly/2radHAD NFU Scotland Scottish Rural Network scotgovnetzero

The Common Agricultural Policy reduces poverty in rural areas 🏞️ We've just published an assessment of the current CAP's performance since 2014. More info (including performance indicators) here: europa.eu/!jq37Kt 🇪🇺📊

VACANCY - Recruiting for an Interim CEO to start February 2019. Details here: sra.scot/interim-ceo-so…

December Newsletter just out! ☃️bit.ly/ENRDnewsDec2018 🔹New #ENRD publications available, incl. Czech 🔸#Bioeconomy survey - fill in by 31/01/2019! 🔹#LeaderCLLD in your country 🔸#GenerationalRenewal in rural areas Also in: 🇨🇵bit.ly/ENRDnewsDecFR 🇩🇪bit.ly/ENRDnewsDecDE

A powerful and wide ranging conclusion from Rural Economy Committee as to why a Rural Strategy is essential for the viability and future of rural communities. Enquiry showed how all parts of rural life are interlinked and all Government depts are culpable for delivery #ruraleconomy

Listen to our Policy Lead Jeremy Leggett discussing the #ruraleconomy report on Farming Today with @HillFT bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… Rural Economy Committee #rural #communities #ruralstrategy

The Lib Dem Council is also introducing a clear commitment that every decision the council makes will have a Climate Emergency Assessment. The Council can not afford to ignore it further

Yesterday, we attended the West of England RDP event at Aldwick Estate to celebrate the projects which received LEADER #grant #funding within the West of England. There were a huge mix of projects - #farm diversifications, village shops, cheese producers and a winery.

"Some said we were mad. We said, 'remember our purpose'." Words spoken by our Martin Collett after we took on a project in Somerset to rescue 'The Old Rectory' from dire straits: englishrural.org.uk/the-story-of-t… #ruralhousing #CommunityIsWhy

OPEN ROOM POLICY. If you are a young person or you know any young people who might find this useful please shout. @Creative_Youth BOV Engagement Young Bristol Rife Magazine Rising Arts Agency

☎️ PHONE NUMBERS ☎️ Please pass to people you know who're not online & who don't have any support & may need help with food/medication: Bristol City Council 0800 694 0184 North Somerset Council 01934 427 437 B&NES Council/3SG 0300 247 0050 South Glos Council 01454 868 009 #coronavirus