Case Studies

From flower shows to school to farm trips, from ploughing matches to bee-keeping, from young farmers to saving lives, BAS has funded and supported projects that have made a difference to many people’s lives. These are just some examples of how our grants have been put to good use.
 
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Brymore Open Day

Brymore Open Day

In June 2019 the Society once again attended the Brymore Open Day. 
 


Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Bridgwater Agricultural Society has been supporting the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance for many years.  


Grace Popham – Travel Grant

Grace Popham – Travel Grant

Grace is the daughter of a farmer, a member of Somerset Young Farmers who has always been involved in the agriculture community in Somerset. 


Bridgwater & District Agricultural Society Ploughing Match

Bridgwater & District Agricultural Society Ploughing Match

The BAS has an historic tie with the Bridgwater Ploughing Match and our support for it is included in our Memorandum and Articles of Association. 


Our new promotional Gazebo

Our new promotional Gazebo

This is our new Bridgwater Agricultural Society Gazebo.


Holstein South West Calf Show

Holstein South West Calf Show

The Holstein South West Calf Show that was held at Sedgemoor Auction Centre on 1 September 2017.  The Society sponsored the show, which particularly encourages young handlers.


Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group South West

Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group South West

The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West has received multiple grants from BAS. Most recently they applied for a grant of £3000 towards the costs of their educational programme for Somerset primary school children - the Kingfisher Award Scheme. The scheme provides children with the opportunity to go on to farms to explore the natural world.


Brymore Academy

Brymore Academy

BAS has supported Brymore School, now Brymore Academy, with many grants over the years. Most recently we purchased a plough which we have lent on a permanent basis and which allows students to compete in the annual Bridgwater ploughing match.


Quantock Beekeepers Association

Quantock Beekeepers Association

Quantock Beekeepers located to their new premises at Charlynch, a purpose built permanent site, in 2013 and since then have received two grants from BAS.


Somerset CMA

Somerset CMA

BAS has been sponsoring the annual Farm Management competition for members of Somerset Centre of Management for many years.

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