The Farmers Mart Dec/Jan 2015 - Issue 37

lower banks farm The Professional Caring Veterinary Centre All Domestic Pets, Equine & Farm Practice Facilities... • Full 24 hour emergency cover by our vets • Full modern surgical facilities • Open surgery or appointments available • Digital x-ray, ultra sound & in-house laboratory • Highly experienced friendly staff • Excellent free parking facilities • Home visits available Pleased to be associated with Matthew Farrar at Lower Banks Farm Surgery Hours Mon-Fri 9.00-9.30am | 1.45-2.30pm | 6.00-7.00pm Sat 9.00-9.30am | Mon-Fri Appointments 4.00-4.30pm Es ta b r lis he d 7 0 Yea s Cross Green Veterinary Centre OTLEY 01943 462546 71 Cross Green, Otley LS21 1HE PIONEERING BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Becky and Matthew met at a Young Farmers’ dance. Becky comes from Guiseley and through her passion for horseriding had become a member of Askwith YFC. Matthew is a previous chairman of Farnley Estate YFC and is currently in his second year as a club leader. “It’s nice to be able to give something back and we’ve had a fantastic year with lots of new junior members,” he said. “We won at the County Rally and in early December we held an auction of promises that raised £5,200. I’ve made friends for life through it and wherever you go you are with people with whom you can share memories. Things such as stockjudging and public speaking are life skills that make young farmers stand out.” Matthew and Becky are particularly pleased that all three of their offspring are now involved. “Emily is now the club secretary and just loves being a part of the club. She lives and breathes it!” her Dad said. The Farrars also employ one man, Craig Driffield and are keen to sing his praises. “Craig is great. He is so hardworking and also combines working here with a 10 Dec/Jan 2015 FarmersMart couple of days at Wharfedale Farmers’ Auction Mart on Mondays and Fridays.” Holiday accommodation is the Farrars diversification business. Three years ago they converted a former garage attached to their farmhouse into a h

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