Valley Mill have been manufacturing and supplying 100 per cent Welsh made products for well over a decade. I’ve worked with them a few times over the years and their level of friendliness, efficiency and quality just keeps getting better. It all started in 2007 with director and creator Kevin Thomas after purchasing a laser … [Read more…]
Black Forest is one of my favourite flavours. Chocolate, cherries. What’s not to love. Now I know you can get cherries from most shops, especially at Christmas and liqueur soaked cherries would be perfect for this recipe but I got a jar from Lidl last Christmas and it is them that inspired me to make … [Read more…]
What exactly is shabby chic? Born right here in the UK, the shabby chic style is one of nostalgia – nods to times gone by, through a mish-mash of old décor choices, worn furniture and rustic features. The emergence of shabby chic is often linked to the appearance of rural homes, particularly well-kept manors and … [Read more…]
In 2014, a National Trust survey revealed that the majority of children play outside for less than an hour a day. This is less than a third of the time enjoyed by their grandparents’ generation and it is so sad. Thankfully, entrepreneurs have seen a gap in the market and farm and forest schools are … [Read more…]
Sometimes, it is hard to find adequate books on farming for farm children. Living in such a rural setting, they know the ins and outs of farm life and they don’t need it all cute like some authors make it. Green Wellies Publishing has come up with the answer in the form of the Farmer … [Read more…]
A wise woman once said: “You. Can never have enough hats, gloves and shoes” While I don’t want to totally argue with her, I would also like to add bags into this. I have recently been introduced to the colourful world of Fenella Smith London who started her accessories business ten years ago. The company … [Read more…]
Housing measures for poultry come into force across the UK at 00:01 Monday 29 November 2021. Avian flu is back again. While it causes no threat to humans, it can rip through flocks of wild bird who in turn can pass it on to domestic fowl. This means whether you are keeper of two ducks … [Read more…]
For most people, pets are part of the family so, at this time of year the days grow shorter and Christmas approaches, we often turn our thoughts to our furry friends. They deserve a bit of luxury like everyone else but I like it to fit with the homely decor in my house. For me, … [Read more…]
I think it’s fair to say that most all goats are mischievous. We have kept pygmy goats and Boer goats at the farm and, not only do they escape from everywhere but they eat anything and everything. They are a joy though and it seems as though I am not the only one with naughty … [Read more…]
At the beginning of 2020 I booked front row tickets to see the Yorkshire shepherdess at my local theatre. Then Covid happened and the May date was put back to November 2021. I originally thought the farmer would come with me but he said he didn’t fancy it and would stay home so we didn’t … [Read more…]
