Robert Bakewell and Dishley Grange
Charnwood Changing Farming
- Robert Bakewell
Bakewell pioneered work in breeding of sheep and cattle for the new industrial markets of the 18th century, devised grassland irrigation and new methods for rearing livestock, manuring the land and using turnips as a main winter feed for livestock. The collection at Charnwood Museum contains a range of items and information relating to Robert Bakewell.
- Bakewell's Influence on Farming
Bakewell's work on developing new farming methods on his farm at Dishley Grange became famous far beyond Britain
- The "Bakewell Letters"
Letters from Robert Bakewell to one of his pupils, kept by Newcastle University .
Dishley Grange Now
Dishley Grange, where Bakewell carried out his pioneering developments in agriculture, has continued to play an important role in farming by hosting the Annual Leicestershire County Agricultural Show as a showcase for latest developments.
Leicestershire County Show
Dishley Grange in the future...
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Forthcoming Events
Tue, 07 Jul 2009
Loughborough Enterprise Club Seminar
The topics for this month are:
"Grants and Funding for your Business" - Matt Symonds - The Business Advice Team
"Finding and Keeping the Right People for your Business"- Rosie Garwood - Reflection Consulting
Loughborough Innovation Centre, 4 pm
As usual the event will include refreshments and the opportunity to network with other LEC Members. To book your place at the event please email lati@lboro.ac.uk or call 01509 225833 by Thursday 2nd July.
Thu, 09 Jul 2009
LATI / LEC Summer Social: Petanque and BBQ
LATI Members are invited to join with members of the Loughborough Enterprise Club (LEC) and Loughborough Innovation Centre Tenants for this years Summer Social - a repeat of last years very enjoyable evening of Petanque with a BBQ. In the event of wet weather the event will still go ahead but we will play skittles and eat inside.
The Beacon, Loughborough, 6.30 pm
Cost £8 LATI and LEC
Members
If you would like to come along can you please email. Alternatively, please book via the LATI website.