What a great day at the Melplash Show!
Amongst many exciting events in the main ring was the parade of Cattistock & Seavington foxhounds – it is so special to watch so many children running into the arena to make much of the hounds. Kids and animals resonate.
I want to see that every primary school in Dorset has a farm to which parents can take their children – perhaps on a Saturday morning – once a month.
Some primary schools have this farming connection, but let’s make sure that all are involved. Dorset County Farms could help, also Dorset Young Farmers and the NFU. What an opportunity for everybody.
JOHN PEAKE
Corscombe Court
Dorchester
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