Tim May has very kindly offered to host our members and Non Members this year at his Kingsclere Estate.
A farm that “dares to grow differently”. 

Fourth generation farmer, Tim May, who has travelled the world as a Nuffield scholar in search of progressive farming models and is passionate about bringing Hampshire locals into his vision, building a brighter future together, has been at the helm of Kingsclere Estates for 20 years. Successfully transformed the farm’s ethos from one of commodity to community, from monoculture to biodiversity, from linear supply chain to circular economy. 

A modern and sustainable estate made up of 2,500 acres of mixed-use land, Kingsclere is based in the beautiful rolling Hampshire downs near Basingstoke. It’s currently used by a mix of farmers, growers, producers and local businesses. 

Kingsclere farms acres regeneratively and organically, applying a holistic management and enterprise stacking approach. It currently grows organic crops including field beans, borage, caraway, linseed, gluten-free oats and heritage wheats/grain varieties, and has 450 New Zealand Frisian Jersey crossbreed dairy cows and The Roaming Dairy mobile milking parlour on the herbal ley grassland.

The farm contains woodland for a biodiverse natural burial site, plentiful foragable ingredients, beautiful views as a backdrop for counselling sessions, and pastureland that is grazed on rotation to ensure healthier cows and soil quality. A food enterprise centre is also in the pipeline

Programme 
09:30 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 Berkshire Branch AGM
10:15 CLA Officers Talk
10:35 Host Talk
11:00 Tour of the Estate 
12:30 Drinks Reception
13:00 Lunch - 2 course BBQ using the 'big smoker'
14:30 Depart

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please find the link to the flyer which includes the AGM minutes and chairman's report HERE 

Please ensure you notify us of any access or dietary requirements upon booking.

This event is held on a working farm, and will be outside, please dress accordingly. Tours will also be on trailers.