NFU Mutual Barnstaple and Bideford

The whole team at NFU Mutual Barnstaple & Bideford would like to wish you a very Happy Fathers Day 💙

Point to Points have come to an end for another season, and it's been great to see so many friendly faces (and recruit our youngest Barnstaple & Bideford Agency model to date)!!

Our lucky winners have now all been contacted and we are busy getting everything ready for our upcoming shows 🚜🌾

Some dates for your diary, so you know where to find us next.... 🗓️

The Game Fair - 26th, 27th, 28th July
Woolsery Show - Monday 29th July
North Devon Show - Wednesday 7th August
Exford Show - Wednesday 14th August

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The Friends of Hillsborough group will be meeting again on Wednesday 19 June.

The group help clean up and maintain local nature reserve and scheduled monument Hillborough Hillfort in Ilfracombe.

If you're interested in joining the group and doing your part for the environment, please meet the group at the pitch and putting hut by Larkstone car park at 10am. Map - https://bit.ly/3LgttR2. Please note you must be aged 18 or over.

All tools including gloves will be provided but please bring a packed lunch and drinks.

For more information and to get free parking for all of the volunteer days, you can contact our parks department via email [email protected] or by calling 01271 388326.

If you're down at Royal Cornwall Show today, why not visit the NFU Mutual stand! 🚜🌾

It's Day 2 of the Royal Cornwall Show!

If you're visiting the show today, make sure to explore the exciting activities happening at our stand.

Sunday marked our last point to point at Bratton Down! The sun was shining and we had a lot of entries for our prize draw ☀️

You can still catch us at Umberleigh this Saturday! We look forward to seeing you then 🏇

No farmers, no food! 🚜

Next week, 9th June, is Open Farm Sunday!

With a number of locations in Devon, it's a great opportunity to learn more about farming and the countryside 🚜

Have a Moo-ch around a farm on Open Farm Sunday! Discover the world of farming and gain a fascinating insight into where your food comes from.
Sunday 9th June 2024
🚜 Find your local farm here: www.farmsunday.org/visit-a-farm

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At NFU Mutual Barnstaple & Bideford, we understand the idea of investing your hard earned money can be daunting.

Whether you've been investing for a while or you're wondering where to start, we can help you take steps towards your investment goals.

Please remember the value of investments can go down and you may get back less than you invested.

Contact us today on 01271 343592 to start a conversation.

Approved by NFU Mutual on 11.04.2024

Not long to go until North Devon Show! We're looking forward to welcoming you to our stand there 🍕☕

We have a busy show season coming up! ☑️

Some dates for your diary of where we will be attending, below:

Bratton Down Point to Point - Sunday 2nd June
Umberleigh Point to Point - Saturday 8th June
The Game Fair - 26th - 28th July
Woolsery Show - Monday 29th July
North Devon Show - Wednesday 7th August
Exford Show - Wednesday 14th August

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www.northdevonshow.com
Wednesday 7th August 2024
Umberleigh, North Devon, EX37 9DX

Ahead of the general election election, the NFU continues its work to ensure British food and farming is top of the political agenda 📢

Read our plan to enable Britain’s farmers and growers to produce more sustainable, affordable food for the nation👉https://ow.ly/o6jO50RSH4M

This weekend we have another bank holiday to enjoy - lets hope for some sun!! ☀️

Our office will be closed on Monday, but you will still be able to speak to our team on the phones 📞

We'll be back in the office Tuesday 28th May and look forward to seeing you then 🙌

To boost their income and ensure their farms remain sustainable, many farmers are seeking innovative ways to diversify. Find out more about the different paths to diversification. https://orlo.uk/7gAbz

A big thank you once again to Katie at Graze & S'more for an amazing spread 😍

Always our go-to for a team lunch 🍇🥪

If you have an event coming up and are in need of a grazing table, we can't recommend Graze & S'more enough 😋

We had a great time at Bratton Down Point to Point on Sunday. The sun was shining and we had lots of entries for our Prize Draw! ☀️ 🍷

We will be back at Bratton Down this Sunday 26th and we're looking forward to welcoming more of you then 🏇

A week on from the North Devon Business Awards and a big congratulations to all the winners and nominees! 🏆

It was a great night and we enjoyed connecting with, and celebrating, lots of brilliant local businesses.

Here's agent Barry presenting Safe Working Lifts Ltd with the Business to Business Excellence Award 👏 🙌

We're looking forward to this weekend, where we'll be attending our first point-to-point of the year at Bratton Down 🏇

Come and join us for a cuppa and to be in with the chance to win our free prize draw 🥂

If you can't make it this weekend, you'll find us at Bratton Down for the 26th May and 2nd June fixtures and Umberleigh on Saturday 8th June too!

⭐️ THIS SUNDAY ⭐️
19th May

Come and enjoy a great days racing 🐎🐎

Pony Racing 1pm 🐎💨
Bar 🍻🥂🍹
Refreshments 🍔🌭🍦
Stalls 👒👚🛍
Bookies 💰🤞
Just £15 🎟 free racecard
U16's free 🥳
(Photo by Debbie Tucker Photography)

Did you know? NFU Mutual recently received a 5 Star Defaqto Rating for Car Insurance 🚗

This means Defaqto deems our car insurance to be an excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits.

At NFU Mutual Barnstaple & Bideford, we’re on hand to provide you with car insurance that’s designed to look after both you and your car.

Contact NFU Mutual Barnstaple & Bideford today to find out more: https://orlo.uk/3uFB5

☀️ The weather is lovely at the moment, isn't it?

🐴 If you're out on the moors, please remember that the moors are home to livestock all year round... and they don't know the highway code!

⚠️ Consider your speed when you drive across open land - speed limits are in place for your safety, and the safety of animals. Although the road may look clear, livestock may wander into the road out of nowhere!

🙏🏻 Please drive carefully and down around animals!

🏞 Have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine!

Johns of Instow and Appledore is a great place to shop if you want to support local businesses 🙌🏻

Check out their range of beers, ciders and ales!

🌟 Tonight's the night! 🌟

We're looking forward to meeting all of those nominated for an award 😄

It’s a month today – Thursday 9 May – when we’ll discover the winners of the Business Action North
Devon Business Awards 2024 at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe.

The awards aim to celebrate all businesses and all are welcome, whether or not you are an entrant or finalist.

It’s a wonderful networking opportunity with 150+ guests, including our independent judges, supportive sponsors and VIP guests.

Enjoy a welcome glass of North Devon bubbly followed by a buffet before taking your seats in the Landmark Theatre auditorium for the suspense and drama of the awards announcements.

For the second year we are grateful to Mutual Barnstaple and Bideford for sponsoring the celebration – without their support the event would not be possible.

Book your tickets at https://www.business-action.co.uk/awards/celebration

See you there!

With a week of mixed weather, we have been treated to some dramatic sunsets! 🌄

Alison took this amazing snap while out for a walk on the beach... can you recognise where in North Devon this might be?