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The
Canterbury Farmers' Club was formed in January 1793 and
may well be the
oldest farmers’ club in the country.
Its objectives are to stimulate
understanding and discussion between those with
an interest in
agriculture or rural affairs.
Today it has a membership of around
360 from a wide area in Kent, and whilst the
majority earn their
livelihood from farming the land there is a significant
proportion of
members who are involved in the allied professions (the law, land
agency, agronomy, education, accountancy, etc). The history of the club,
from
1793 to 1993, is the subject of an informative and fascinating book
"The Farmers
at the 'Fountain'" by Richard Fuller.
Monthly Club meetings are currently
held in the
Hempstead House Hotel in
Sittingbourne, Kent and begin with a seated
supper followed by a speaker or
perhaps a debate on topics of current
relevance to members. Attendance of these
popular meetings ranges from
50 to 100, and guests of members are always
welcome.
The Club is a keen supporter of the
Royal Agricultural Benevolent
Institution and
the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust.
If you're a farmer in Kent, or in
an agricultural profession, come along to the
Canterbury Farmers' Club -
some insightful speakers and events, together with
support from your
local peers.
If you would
like more information please contact the Secretary – Richard Davis at
Chavereys Mall House The Mall Faversham Kent ME13 8JL Phone 01795
594495 or
email on
canterburyfarmersclub@chavereys.co.uk.
If you would
like to join the club you will find full details on the joining page on
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