Open Farm Sunday is one of the farming industry's biggest success stories. Since the first Open Farm Sunday in 2006 over 1000 farmers across the UK have opened their gates and welcomed people onto their farm for one Sunday each year. It is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer and the fabulous work they do producing our food and managing the countryside. Take time to listen to the birds, soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farmyard and really get in touch with the land that feeds us. So come and feed your senses on Open Farm Sunday. Each event is unique with its own activities - based around the farm’s own individual story. Activities during the day may include a farm walk, nature trail, tractor and trailer rides, pond dipping, activities for children, a mini farmers market or picnics. Visit a farm on Open Farm Sunday on 5th June 2016 and discover the world of farming.

Just been on the phone to PCWorld as the Ipod Touch we ordered on the 28th November has not arrived and I was told that they are awaiting stock and it's unlikely to be back in stock before christmas I have just seen that it is in stock at my local store and online and I am wondering if they are trying to worm there way out of selling it to me at the offered £100 price tag... What should I do? I felt pressured into opting for a refund as it's a Christmas present

After a default I was paying £50 (what I could afford) to AG for several years - last year, out of the blue - the payment was stopped and I started getting nuisance calls from a number of DCA's, and then eventually a letter from Wescot, then a letter from Restons demanding the sum in full. I did the whole CCA request and I just got rude letters from Restons back saying it was all non-legal rubbish they didn't have to reply to. Finally I got a N244 court order back in march - I submitted my defence (no cca supplied) and the case was stayed. I heard nothing for months until finally, out of the blue in September, Restons were applying for a Lift of Stay, Summary Judgement and to strike out my defence. Their legal fees were itemised on the N244 and came to £516 - annoying and I'd prefer not to pay for their trouble making - but not OTT either I responded requesting the CCA again and later in the month they finally provided a photocopy of the CCA. My problem all the while was ensuring I was paying the debt back to the correct DCA as I had requests for the money from multiple DCA's With this in mind I wrote requesting to come to an out of court agreement and pay a monthly sum of £50 - which they seem to have agreed to on a Tomlin Order. However their fees now come to £1500 and of course are added to the original debt. This includes a court appearance fee of £450 - which is rich considering we would not be going to court if the agreement is signed. Although with a few days to go it seems easier to roll over and pay the fees - I feel uneasy about doing so. From what I can see a tomlin order is just an agreement staying the court case - which means they would be at a liberty to start court proceedings and ad an extra grand or so into the mix on a yearly basis. I'm considering getting legal advice but I'd appreciate any help from the community. - Can extra fees be added after the fees stated on a N244? - if I go to court now I don't feel I have much to lose as it looks like I'm paying for their appearance in any case. Thanks Dan

advice please. recieved a parking charge notice demanding £85 pounds or £50 if i pay within 14 days. also cctv photos attached to prove i was parked at shopping centre car park. where do i stand ? if i dont pay can they take me to court and win. do i need to tell who was driving ? thanks.

hi guys my hubby has had the dreaded tribunal date of november the 5th ! he isvery worried about this and is making himself more and more ill by the day . we are going by ourselves and have put a letter in from the doctor saying she reccomends he doesnt work due to various illnesses is there anything else we can do i read somewhere about a letter deatiling where we disagree with the atos medical points xx we scored nil any help would be appreciated xcarole

Customer Update Many customers should continue to see an improved position on their accounts today, with account transactions continuing to update. We now expect that next week (commencing 9 July) will be the final week of any significant delays for Ulster Bank customers. We expect gradual, but significant and noticeable improvements throughout the remainder of this week and next. It is our expectation that by the week of the 16 July the vast majority of customers will return to a normal service. There may be some final reconciliations required to customers' accounts.We will provide updates daily on our progress. You can find out more by reading the latest media statement from RBS Group. We know this disruption to our customers is unacceptable and we're committed to doing all we can to help as many of our customers as possible. 42 of our branches will have extended opening hours from 9.30am to 7pm until Friday 6 July. . To help us facilitate your requests, please bring photographic identification and your account details (account number and sort code) . Please bring your payslip if the balance does not reflect any salary payments. We have also doubled the number of staff available in our call centres. Our dedicated help desk is open 8am to 10pm to take your call on 0800 231232. If you are calling from abroad please call +4428 90843556. We confirm that no customer will be permanently out of pocket and there should be no adverse impact on customers' credit ratings as a result of this incident. We will continue to post daily updates here. Follow us on Twitter @ulsterbankgroup Key Questions on Customers' Minds How can I access cash? If your balance does not reflect up to date payments due into your account, please come to any Ulster Bank branch with your photographic ID and your account details. Please bring your payslip if the balance does not reflect any salary payments. Ulster Bank credit card holders may also use their card for cash withdrawals from an ATM; no cash advance fee or interest will be charged for using this service provided the amount withdrawn is repaid within one month of the withdrawal. What is the situation with lodgements made to my account? Electronic payments are being received into accounts but they are delayed. If your salary, pension or welfare payment was due to be paid into your account before Thursday 21st June, this is now in your account balance. If you were due to receive your salary via an electronic payment between Thursday 21st and Friday 29th June this may not yet be in your account. Lodgements of cash or cheques made over our branch counters from Wednesday 20th June are receipted but have yet to be credited to customers' accounts and will be credited as we clear the backlog. What about my direct debit, will it be paid? Direct Debits that were received between 21st of June and 3rd of July will be paid; however, you may not see these reflected in your account until our systems have been fully restored. Direct Debits up to 20 June have been processed as normal. You may wish to let the beneficiary know that there is a delay. We understand that customers are concerned they might get disconnected from a utility or service provider if their account is not paid. We would like to reassure our customers and those of other banks, that we are working with other banks, service providers, insurance and utility companies to make sure that, as a result of this issue, customers will not be without their services, will not be permanently out of pocket and will not have their credit record affected. Is Anytime internet and mobile banking operational? Yes, our internet banking and mobile services are available to allow you to view your accounts, make transfers and pay bills. Please note that you will only be able to make transfers and pay bills on Anytime internet or mobile banking up to the stated balance which may not be up to date. As we update our systems there may be times when the service is temporarily unavailable; if this happens please try again later. Please remember we will never contact you to ask you for your PIN or password. We have suspended our text balance service while we resolve this issue.