The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2014 - Issue 35 | Page 21

MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW ‘As well as machinery, the Show will provide a platform for services, security products, supplies and allied trade stands’ seminars offering advice, expertise and help. The topics led by invited speakers will focus on practical advice and help on current issues such as Soil Structure, Health & Safety and the “Grandfather Rights” for Spraying. Presented by experts from Chafer Machinery Ltd, MECMAR Grain Driers, COLA Health & Safety these technical seminars are ideal for both continuing professional development as well as general visitor information gathering. To that end, the MMS team are currently working with NRoSO in order to ensure that the event is allocated CPD NRoSO points. The two day programme will also include a range of seminars dealing with Rural Crime and led by the Chief Constable, Nottinghamshire Police; the Police & Crime Commissioner and the Crimestoppers team. A full programme of topics and speakers will be made available on the website as they are confirmed. Also of interest to many businesses is a range of sponsorship packages offering a perfect opportunity to raise the company profile and create an enhanced presence at the event. Chief Executive Adrian Johnston said: “The East Midlands is an area that’s rich in agricultural engineering expertise. Situated on a major road network and a north/south junction of the A1, Newark is an ideal location for an event that showcases the very best of what’s on offer and provides a central site that’s easy for visitors to reach from all over the country.” The Midlands Machinery Show is free to attend for visitors with ample free car parking for thousands of cars, in-house catering, and access to wi-fi across the site. Official opening times for visitors are 8.00am – 5.00pm both days. For details about how to showcase your company - visit www. midlandsmachineryshow. com. Follow on Twitter @ midsmachinery14. Email a