The Farmers Mart Feb/Mar 2016 - Issue 44 | Page 5

Farm News ACCOLADE FOR FARM ATTRACTIONS SECTOR »»THE WINNERS OF THIS year’s best farm and rural attractions were announced at the National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN) annual conference and awards ceremony held in Liverpool in February. Delegates heard from Sharon Orrell head of research and insights at Visit England on how the farm attractions sector as a whole is a winner, having outperformed all other attraction types over the last decade with the biggest reported growth in visitors. Colin Evans, NFAN chairman said, “This year’s annual conference and trade exhibition has been the biggest in the association’s 20 year history. During a visit to the Ice Cream Farm in Cheshire as part of the conference we saw at firsthand the spectacular new £5million redevelopment which is just one example of investments taking place at farm attractions around the country, offering visitors new experiences and creating jobs.” (l-r) Martin Renwick, award sponsor, Regency Purchasing Group, Robert Nicholson & his father, Roger Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm, Colin Evans chairman of NFAN. They’ve got it covered! If you need a sheet, I&M Tarpaulins have certainly got it covered. »»AT ITS BASE ON THE FULL Sutton Industrial Estate, Full Sutton, York, the experienced I&M team both manufactures and repairs sheets for the agricultural, haulage and domestic markets, and supplies a wide range of accessories and parts. They carry large stocks but if the item you need is not in stock, they will do their best to The Winner of the Large Farm Attraction of the Year (over 75,000 visitors pa) was Cannon Hall Farm near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The winner of the small Farm Attraction of the Year (under 75,000 visitors pa) went to Cantref Adventure Farm in Brecon, South Wales. source it for you. Stock orders are usually despatched within 24 hours and a full bespoke service is also available \˜\