Suffolk farmers gather for hog roast and games

A Yarn in a Barn event at Debenham Community Hall on January 30 drew 157 Suffolk farmers, and organisers reported funds were raised for the Farming Community Network and You Are Not Alone while guests enjoyed a hog roast, drinks and games.

An annual Yarn in a Barn gathering brought 157 Suffolk farmers to Debenham Community Hall on Friday, January 30. The event aims to reduce rural isolation and to support local farm charities. Organisers from the Farming Community Network ran the evening alongside the Suffolk Farming Community Group. Guests were offered a hog roast and a drink and took part in social games. Event details: - 157 farmers attended the Yarn in a Barn at Debenham Community Hall on January 30. - Organiser Peter Havers of the Farming Community Network said the turnout matched last year’s numbers and that feedback was positive. - Suffolk Farming Community Group raised £6,000 and split it equally between the Farming Community Network and You Are Not Alone (YANA). - Eye Xmas Lights Tractor Run donated £3,987.37 to YANA during the event. - Sponsors including Clarke and Simpson funded a free hog roast and a drink for guests. - After cheque presentations and a short talk from FCN, attendees played games including limbo, Jenga and putting. Summary: The gathering provided farmers an opportunity to socialise and to connect with the Farming Community Network and You Are Not Alone while raising funds for those groups. Undetermined at this time.