03/02/26

Farm Demonstration Day - Rostherne, Cheshire

Tuesday 3 February. An event for farmers and landowners. Join us for a Farm Demonstration Day at Rostherne Mere, Cheshire to discover cost-effective ways to boost land productivity and filter water with ponds & reed beds!

Join us at Rostherne Mere for an informative demonstration on how farmers can manage less productive land through cost-effective, environmentally-friendly water filtration techniques. This event will feature expert speakers and a guided walk around the site, showcasing how building ponds and reed beds can naturally filter surface runoff, improve water quality, and reduce costs associated with water management.

Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing (suitable footwear e.g. wellies or boots, coats, gloves etc.)

📅 Date & Time: Thursday 3 February, 10am to 3pm

📍 Rostherne Mere, Natural England Car Park (W3W: ///overpower.eventful.eyeful) opposite the Edgerton hall (W3W: ///pebbles.unlimited.refutes) 

📍Nearest postcode: WA16 6RY (but please use What3Words above for accurate location)

For more details and to book a place, please register on our Eventbrite page:

Better Rivers Better North West - Farm Demonstration day - Rostherne Tickets, Tue, Feb 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

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