River Croft in Inverness-shire set up two bookable tours with a limit of 35 visitors FARMERS ARE being encouraged to welcome the public into the safety of the countryside this June – and help promote Britain s food and farming story in the process. On Sunday, June 27, LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) returns and will celebrate 15 years of welcoming the public on to farms as part of the industry’s annual open day. Interest in food production and support for local producers is at an all time high off the back of the pandemic, making it more important than ever to harness this interest and continue to engage with the public and involve them in Britain s farming story.
Thaxted Festival
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Essex Life s pick of the top events across the county this month, from the return of live music and theatre to film, book and food festivals
Words: Julian Read & Victoria Purcell
1. Jazz on a Summer Evening at RHS Hyde Hall
June 26
The Rotary Club of Wickford has hosted this musical event for 32 years to help raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice in Basildon. As part of RHS Hyde Hall, Hyde Hall Live (June 25-27) celebrates opening up after lockdown. Enjoy the Sunshine Kings Jazz band in the open-air environment with your picnic. From 6.15pm.The Hyde Hall Live line up also includes The Bluejays on Friday June 25 and Lord Toffingham on Sunday June 27.