It was a great honour to be invited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Royal Countryside Fund at a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by His Majesty The King, in recognition of the support Wight Rural Hub has given to Island farmers.

With the pressures on farming greater than ever, the role of farm support networks has never been more vital—to offer reassurance, guidance, and a trusted voice, while also championing the resilience, innovation, and resourcefulness of our farming communities.

It was an absolute pleasure to share such a special evening together and to have a moment with The King to express just how crucial it is that the work of organisations like Wight Rural Hub continues to receive the support needed to make a real difference.