🎉 A HUGE THANK YOU! 🎉

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we raised over £1000 at the Bagshaws Macmillan Coffee Morning! ☕🍰 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, donated, and helped make the event a success. Your kindness and support will go a long way in helping Macmillan Cancer Support continue their vital work.

A special shoutout to those who donated incredible prizes and gifts for our raffle, which was a huge hit! 🎁🎉

🌟 Special thanks to: Bakewell Pudding Shop, Carrs Billington, Bakewell Vets, Mad4Ink, Bath Bomb Shop, Willow & Thyme, Ginger Butchers, Critchlow Butchers, Better Buys, Cheese & Wine Emporium, Bakewell Cheese Shop, The Bulls Head, G & R Leigh, Torne Valley, Bloomers, Brocklehursts, Pasties & Puddings, NFU, Eyres, H.S. Illustrations – your generosity truly made a difference.

❗❗URGENT BLUETONGUE INFORMATION❗❗

The whole of Nottinghamshire and parts of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire have now been placed within the Bluetongue Restriction Zone.

Please keep checking the APHA Interactive Map which can be found on the NFU Bluetongue website:
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/bluetongue-essential-information/

⛔If your farm is in the Restriction Zone you must NOT bring stock to Bakewell Market

☎️Any queries speak to Alastair Sneddon on 07973 982441

Join us for a Macmillan Coffee Morning at Bagshaws! 🍰☕ 🎉

The Great British Bake Off is back—who’s excited? 🎂

To mark the occasion and raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, we’re hosting a morning of delicious cakes, bakes, and refreshments. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a great cup of coffee, indulge in some treats, and make a difference. 💚

📅 Friday, 4th October
9:30 AM
📍 Bagshaws, Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell, DE45 1AH

We’ll also have a special raffle with fabulous prizes! Don’t miss out on the fun, the cakes, and a chance to help those in need. 🧁🎟️

See you there! 🎉

#MacmillanCoffeeMorning #Bagshaws #BakeOffBegins #CakeForACause #GBBO

Defra Announces Changes to GB Poultry Register

New measures from Defra now requires all poultry owners, regardless of flock size, to register their birds. The registration threshold has been lowered from 50 birds to just 1 bird, following recommendations from the NFU.

The deadline to register your flock is 1st October 2024.

Any problems, contact the Farm Office Services team at Bakewell on 01629 812777.

Follow the links below to register your flock – whether you have FEWER than 50 birds or MORE than 50 birds:

Fewer than 50 poultry- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-as-a-keeper-of-less-than-50-poultry-or-other-captive-birds

50 or more poultry – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/poultry-including-game-birds-registration-rules-and-forms

Meg Elliott Judges National YFC Auctioneering competition

Meg Elliott, Auctioneer, Valuer and Market Associate at Bagshaws LLP had the privilege of judging the National YFC Auctioneering competition alongside Scott Ruck. Valuable assistance was provided by Harry Amos with the humorous stewardship of Drew Bailey. Congratulations to all participants for maintaining such a high standard, reflecting well on both YFC and the livestock auctioneering industry. The future is bright for the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association!

#yfcisforeverybody #auctioneer #livestock #yfc

New Electricity Lines Proposed: Have Your Say!

The National Grid is planning to upgrade the electricity network by constructing and operating approximately 60 kilometers (km) of new 400 kilovolt (kV) overhead electricity line between Chesterfield and Willington.

Will this proposal affect you?

Learn more about the project and share your feedback by July 9th.

How to Respond:

  • Complete a feedback form: nationalgrid.com/chesterfieldtowillington
  • Email: chesterfield-willington@nationalgrid.com
  • Send a letter: FREEPOST NATIONAL GRID PROJECTS (JBP) – No stamp or additional address needed.
  • Call: 0800 073 1047

If the proposal goes ahead, Bagshaws can support you.

National Grid will cover our fees.

Click on this link for further information.

26.2 Miles For Breast Cancer Research

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that two of our amazing Bagshaws employees, Lucy Ainley and Meg Elliott,  took on a monumental challenge last weekend. On Sunday, June 2nd, they walked an incredible 26.2 miles across the stunning Peak District, joining 70 dedicated individuals to support a cause close to our hearts.

Their efforts were in aid of the Glitz and Glamour Charity, which raises vital funds for the Derby Breast Test Appeal and Gynae Cancer Research Fund. Bagshaws is honored to contribute £200 to support this inspiring initiative.

A huge thank you to Lucy, Meg, and everyone involved for their dedication and hard work. Together, we’re making a difference! 💪💗

#Bagshaws #CharityWalk #BreastCancerAwareness #GynaeCancerResearch #CommunitySupport #ProudSponsor #PeakDistrict

Proud sponsors of Staffordshire NFU Golf Society

⛳️ Bagshaws were pleased to sponsor the Staffordshire NFU Golf Society day at Onnerley Golf Club, nr Woore, on Wednesday last week.


Oliver and Fabio, as golfing wannabe’s, went along to join in the fun and present the prizes.

The results were as follows:
🥇1st Peter Bowen 41 Points
🥇2nd John Peake 37 points
🥇3rd John Rigby 37 point
Peter Bowen (photo) also achieved a hole in one on the 7th hole on the day.

Fabio also scored 41 and could have won, but he’s not a member of the society. Sorry Fabio!😀