The Farmers Mart Oct/Nov 2014 - Issue 36 | Page 3

CONTENTS OCT/NOV » ISSUE 36 » 20 YAMS 2015 » 22 Lowfield Grange » 26 aj hazard » 30 marton manor farm » 32 southfield farm 08 Methley Bridge Farm Shop: A hidden gem Ian Wilkinson found a light, bright, colourful business and a warm Yorkshire welcome from Vikki Potter and her sister, Lucy. 14 Ingfield Farm Shop: where the 1970s meet the 21st century… Ian Wilkinson meets John and James Bamford of Ingfield Farm Shop in Southowram, Halifax. 38 Pulling together in Fearby Chris Berry meets the fourth generation of the Verity family of Howe Farm, Fearby, where family and community life remain very much very much at the heart of things as they have since the 19th century. 70 Sparkling Success Continues 52 Teamwork brings results at Ruswarp for Franks Curtis! Ruswarp Mart continues proudly to fly the flag for its sheep and cattle farmers on the banks of the River Esk. Chris Berry talks with livestock auctioneer Robert Smith. On the 5th November, Ian Wilkinson took a trip, in the glorious autumn sunshine, to visit the Franks Curtis Open Day. 46 The Cockburns of Warsill Ben Cockburn is a hard man to get hold of. He is always busy and in fact, it was only because the weather was inclement that Ian Wilkinson recently managed to pin him down at the family farm – Willow Farm at Warsill, Ripley. Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 56 Family Values at CT Hayton CT Hayton today is a far cry from 1928 when founder, Chris Hayton took on the Ford tractor franchise for a £100. Still a family business, it is now one of the premier agricultural machinery dealers in Cumbria and the western Yorkshire Dales. Features Editor Chris Berry [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales & Marketing Nicola Robson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk Press Releases PR Manager [email protected] 01226 321 450 All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Unit 2 & 3, Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @farmersmartmag FarmersMart Oct/Nov 2014 3