The Stress Management Society, a non-profit organisation established in 2003, has been at the forefront of this initiative for over two decades. Their mission is to help individuals and organisations recognise and reduce stress, fostering a happier, healthier, and more resilient world.
For over 30 years Stress Awareness Month has had a different theme each year which reflects societal challenges For Stress Awareness Month 2025, they are proud to introduce the theme:
#leadwithlove
#LeadWithLove—a powerful call to action rooted in the principles of Unconditional Positive Regard. This theme encourages us to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face.
 

The Farming Community Network are a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community. 
To learn more please contact Regional Support Officer Amy Everatt [email protected]

Sam moved over to manage Bedfordia Farms on the 6^th January this year and is already settling in well with the onsite team.
Sam said: ‘I am delighted to have the opportunity to  manage Bedfordia’s arable operation. It ticks a lot of my boxes in terms of being local, a considerable size and an interesting set up with the new environmental stewardship schemes and the use of biofertilizers digestate and slurry. We have a talented team at Bedfordia and with Velcourt’s support and resources, I really am very excited for the future.’
Sam is working from Bedfordia’s offices at Milton House Farm, Milton Ernest.
Bio
As a teenager, Sam was keen on Go-Kart racing, winning contests, and was part of a sprint team which took part in the Sprint Series national championships. He went on to attend Silsoe Motorsport college.
Sam then took over the family’s second generation arable farm at Stoke Albany in North Northamptonshire. Keen to gain wider experience, in 2019 he secured a job as an Assistant Farm Manager for R.J. & A. E. Godfrey in Holbeach Marsh before joining Velcourt in 2021 as a Regional Agronomist.
 
 

Viewing from 10am to 4pm today.
Sale starts at 10.30am tomorrow Thursday 27th February 2025.

The dinner was hosted at the Corn Exchange Bedford and everyone had a great evening. L - R in the photograph - Jane Bloomfield, George Watchorn, JJ Ibbett, Charles Whitaker, John Ibbett, Nick Shorter and Werner Baumker. Also present were Yolanda Ibbett and Edd Sellers.

Velcourt who now manage Bedfordia's arable operation are looking to recruit temporary harvest staff for this summer.  If you are interesting please click on this link to Velcourt's website.