
It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.
The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry.
Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.
For more information visit the NFU online page.
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This Risk Assessment training course is designed to help businesses comply with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 by explaining how to complete a suitable and sufficient workplace risk assessment. Risk assessments are a legal requirement for all types of workplaces.
Course Pre Requisite: None
Certificating Body: Vale Training attendance certificate.
Course Length: 1 day
Course Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm or to suite client.
Instructor: James Foster
Cost: £130 + VAT. Day rates are available.
Venue: Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST or to suit client.
Maximum Trainees: 6
The course will cover the following:

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