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Cowbridge livestock market.[/caption]
The Glamorgan branch of the Farmers’ Union of Wales is throwing its full support behind plans to refurbish the building of the Cowbridge livestock market, which includes the retention of the existing livestock market, at the Vale of Glamorgan show (August 12).
The Vale Market Community Enterprise Group (VMCE) will be displaying plans and designs of the new Cowbridge livestock market at the FUW stand and the union is encouraging as many people as possible to view the current plans.
“The previous Vale of Glamorgan Council intended to sell the site to private developers in the past but thanks to the combined effort of the VMCE and local farmers, we have been able to secure its future.
“It is, however, essential for us to make sure that there is enough public support for the livestock market refurbishment via public funding and that’s why we urge the public to come and talk to us about the market here at the show,” said FUW Glamorgan county executive officer Rachel Saunders.
Crime Reduction Tactical Advisor for the police in Bridgend and the Vale, Deborah Elward, will also be at the FUW stand to demonstrate devices that can prevent crime on farms.
“Given the announced reduction in social and welfare payments in the last budget and considering the current economic climate, we could see an increase in farm thefts. I would encourage our members to talk to Deborah at the show to get the latest update on what measures they can take to protect their farms and property,” added Mrs Saunders.
The FUW is extending a warm welcome to all its members to join the county staff at the show to discuss policy matters and support the counties 200 club raffle.