The Way Forward
Symonds & Sampson, LloydsTSB and Old Mill have teamed up to provide an informative and useful mix of information entitled "The Way Forward". The talks will look at a number of different areas which could affect you, your farm and your family.
The evenings will also include a guest speaker. Neil Parish, former MEP and chairman of the EU Agricultural Select Committee, now parliamentary candidate for Tiverton & Honiton will speak at Windwhistle and Bob Walter, MP for North Dorset and former farmer at The Royal Chase.
Agenda
7.00pm - Arrival and welcome drink
7.30pm - Presentations to include:
Bob Steventon, Regional Agricultural Manager and Dick Mason, Agricultural Policy Director at LloydsTSB will be looking at the economy and provide an overview on how it has affected farmers on a local level.
Lester Williams, Partner at Symonds & Sampson will be looking at the future of the Single Payment Scheme and how the CAP will continue to affect your business.
Andrew Vickery, Associate Director & Neil Cox, Senior Manager at Old Mill, will look at a number of trends affecting business profits amongst Old Mill's farming clients. They will also look at year end tax planning tips together with what the 2010 election year could mean for tax policy.
Guest Speakers, Neil Parish at The Windwhistle Inn and Bob Walter at The Royal Chase Hotel
8.30pm - Questions and Answers
8.45pm - Supper
Confirmation of your place and directions will be sent prior to the meeting.
Dates & Locations
Windwhistle Inn, Chard
23/02/2010 - 7.00pm for 7.30pm to include a supper
Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury
25/02/2010 - 7.00pm for 7.30pm to include a supper