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2021 Competition results
Potato Cup: 1 Walcott Farms; 2 LF Papworth; 3 Robin Baines.
Sugar beet – whole crop: 1 Robert Cook; 2 CN Beck & Sons; 3 LF Papworth. Cantley Cup: 1 CN Beck & Sons; 2 Walcott Farms; 3 HBS Farms.
Two-acre – The competition was not judged in 2020 or 2021, partly because of Covid 19 lockdown issues. The trophy was presented to Will Sands, of HBS Farm, which won the award in 2019.
Supreme inter-club barley champion – CN Beck & Sons; reserve, Ed Jones, of Harold Jones Farms, Little Witchingham.
Barley: 1 CN Beck & Sons (Flagon); 2 Milligen McLeod (Maris Otter); 3 Mautby Farms (Laureate). Wheat: 1 Milligen McLeod (Gleam); 2 and 3 LF Papworth (Skyscraper).
Entry added: 07 Apr 2022
Special award - A special presentation of the E H Wenn President’s Cup was made by the retiring chairman Chris Borrett to Thomas Love in recognition of his many years of support for the club.
He had stood at last month’s annual meeting after completing his three-year term as president.
The trophy was last awarded in 2018 having been re-represented to the club by Jennifer Grier.
Other winners have included the late Frank Read in 2012, Ken Leggett, Tim Papworth, potato judge Denis Walsh in 2015 and Stuart Marsh in 2018.
Entry added: 07 Apr 2022
New honorary vice-presidents – Retiring chairman Chris Borrett told about 70 members and guests at the annual dinner that three new honorary vice-presidents had been elected at the recent annual meeting. His announcement that Christopher Deane, Thomas Love and Tim Papworth had been appointed was warmly applauded.
All three had given generously of their time to support the club over many years. They join the current honorary vice-presidents, Jonathan Deane, Ken Leggett MBE and Michael Pollitt.
Entry added: 07 Apr 2022
MARCH MEETING at VERA’s COFFEE SHOP
Wednesday, March 16 at Vera’s Coffee Shop, Wayford Bridge. Please note change of location to A G Meale’s for this meeting.
Meet from 6pm for supper at 6.30pm (£20 per head). Meeting to start at 7.30pm.
After the brief annual meeting, Nik Chapman, CBE, will outline “Practical Solutions for Food Poverty.” As the head of the Thetford-based Charles Burrell Community Centre, Mr Chapman, who spent more than 30 years in the Army, will highlight the real misery and problems facing an increasing number of households.
All welcome – members are encouraged to bring partners to the meeting.
If you’d like to join the retiring chairman, Chris Borrett, at supper, let the secretary know.
The menu - Chicken breast wrapped in bacon in a BBQ sauce served with skin-on fries, home-made coleslaw & dressed mixed salad.
Steamed chocolate pudding served warm with chocolate sauce, cream or ice cream. Tea or filter coffee £20 per person.
Booking for supper by 10am on Monday, March 14 to the secretary – Michael Pollitt on 01603 486997 – or email michaelbpollitt@btinternet.com
All bookings will be acknowledged.
Entry added: 23 Feb 2022
ANNUAL DINNER – Wednesday, April 6 at Scottow
For the first time in three years, Stalham Farmers' Club holds its annual dinner and presentation of trophies on Wednesday, April 6.
Awards will be presented by guest speaker, former North Norfolk MP Sir Norman Lamb , who will propose the toast to Agriculture and Stalham Farmers’ Club.
The highly-respected former health minister has launched an initiative to support mental wellbeing and resilience of children and young people in Norfolk.
Numbers for the dinner will be limited to about 100, which must be booked in advance.
Tickets for the three-course meal will be £40 per head at North Walsham Rugby Club, Scottow. First come, first served!
Once your booking is accepted, payment will required. Details will be provided. Payment to the club’s bank account is probably easiest. Otherwise, cheques, also in advance. All bookings will be acknowledged.
If there are dietary issues, again please inform the secretary. The starter will be salmon with pork the main course with Norfolk potatoes, followed by dessert, cheese & biscuits and coffee. Assemble from 6.45pm – to sit down at 7.30pm.
Details – contact the secretary Michael Pollitt - 01603 486997 or email bookings – michaelbpollitt@btinternet.com
Entry added: 23 Feb 2022
A fascinating insight into farming in New Zealand was presented by Tom Harrison, of Trimingham, at the February meeting. He told about 40 members and guests of his experiences working on South Island's Canterbury Plain, growing seed potatoes and specialist seed crops. After three years in New Zealand, he had returned to the family farm last year and was making a number of changes including growing some new crops like radish.
Full report of February's meeting - see minutes and reports on the left.
Entry added: 10 Feb 2022
Next meeting
Wednesday, March 16 - Vera's Coffee Shop (AG Meale's Wayford Bridge). Annual meeting,7.30pm. Supper beforehand.
Maj-Gen Nik Chapman: Food poverty in Norfolk - Possible solutions.
Entry added: 10 Feb 2022
Annual dinner
Wednesday, April 6 - Scottow, North Walsham Rugby Club, 7.30pm.
Presentation of trophies, prize cards. Speaker, TBC
Entry added: 10 Feb 2022
Welcome to 2022's first club meeting. "There and back again" is a theme for the meeting when Tom Harrison will talk about his experience farming in New Zealand and then returning to head the family's potato enterprise at Trimingham on Wednesday, February 9 at Scottow. The chairman Chris Borrett would welcome members and friends, including a large contingent from North Walsham Young Farmers' Club, to join the supper beforehand. It costs £10 per head for a two-course meal, which will be served from 6.25pm at North Walsham Rugby Club. The meeting proper will start about 7.30pm. If you would like supper, please let the secretary know by close of play on Thursday, February 3 - email michaelbpollitt@btinternet.com or telephone 01603 486997.
NB The annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 - location to be announced.
Entry added: 28 Jan 2022
The late Nigel Wright - On a late January morning, the sun was shining as the funeral for Stalham farmer Nigel Ivan Wright took place at Holy Trinity Church, Ingham. He died peacefully at home just three days before his 83rd birthday. Tributes were paid by his two sons, Alistair and Ben, and daughter Jess. Two of his grandchildren Kevin and Georgina gave readings. .
A long-serving secretary to Stalham Farmers' Club, a former chairman and life vice-president, Mr Wright had held senior regional posts in the National Farmers' Union and served as county chairman as well as being elected to North Norfolk Council and Stalham Town Council. He was laid to rest in the churchyard by the Rev Richard Jackson. Family, friends and club members, many wearing the distinctive blue Stalham hoe tie, later enjoyed a splendid spread arranged by Hannah Deane at the Dairy Barns.
Full obituary - See left, past members.
Entry added: 28 Jan 2022
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