LORDS COMMITTEE TO VISIT RURAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES IN HEREFORDSHIRE

LORDS COMMITTEE TO VISIT RURAL BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES IN HEREFORDSHIRE

On Wednesday 12^th September the House of Lords Committee on the Rural Economy will visit businesses and organisations in Herefordshire to explore the key opportunities and challenges in the rural economy.

Over the course of the day, the Committee will hold two roundtable discussions and then visit businesses including Sun Velo (who run cycling tours) and ATN (a night vision manufacturing firm). The Committee want to hear from as many local voices as possible to find out about the distinctive issues communities and businesses face, to help it make meaningful recommendations to Government.

Lord Foster of Bath, Chair of the Committee, is available for interviews ahead of the visit. Or if you would like to attend the roundtable discussion or one of the business visits, please contact Anouska Russell on 0207 219 8535 or email russellaf@parliament.uk

Timetable

8:30am – 10:00am: Roundtable at Skylon Park with Participants from:

Herefordshire Council
Hereford Enterprise Zone
The Marches LEP Business Board
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Arctic Circle Ltd
Herefordshire Rural Hub

Business Visits

10:15am:
KGD Limited – KGD is a privately owned, UK based, Package Manufacturer with in-house Design, Manufacturing, Inspection, Painting and testing facilities.  Established in 1982, it employs 100 people and works for UK Industrial customers and International Engineering & Oil multinationals on projects from £5,000 to over £15 million.

ATN Europe Limited –  part of ATN International, a leading manufacturer and developer of prevision Night Vision optics and Thermal Imaging. In two decades since its founding, ATN has developed the largest selection of low light optical devices that cater to consumers, law enforcement and military clients. 

12:00pm:
Muddy Boots Software – With over 20 years’ experience in the fresh food sector Muddy Boots has developed a suite of software solutions that allows data to pass up and down supply chains, providing insight that enables customers to instantly view, manage and report on the quality, traceability, and compliance of their products and suppliers.

Westons Cider Mill – An independent, family owned cider mill which has been operating on its farm in Hereford for over 135 years.  Westons is known nationally for its cider range including Stowford Press, Henry Westons and Old Rosie. It uses methods that nurture the environment and encourage the local flora and fauna to thrive.

2:15pm
Naked Creative – A strategic communication, advertising & design agency.

Caplor Energy – Award winning renewable energy business designing and installing solar systems for business, communities and homes

Sun Velo – SunVelo runs different level cycling groups for all types of road cycling each day during the Majorca spring and autumn cycling seasons as well as being the leading UK tour operator for the annual Mallorca 312 sportive.

3:30pm – 4:45pm: Roundtable at Fownhope Memorial Hall with representatives including from:

Fownhope Memorial Hall
Rayeesa’s Indian Kitchen
Local medical centre
Canwood Gallery
Compassionate Community Scheme (tackling loneliness and social isolation among the elderly)Parish Councillor and B&B owner