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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
I adore soup at any time of the year but as the weather turns colder, it is the perfect lunch to warm up a cold farmer. Opening a tin is obviously the easiest option but when it is so easy to make your own, I like to go the extra mile every now and…
Surprisingly, Dublin does not often sound like a travel destination, although it combines culture and entertainment at more affordable prices than other well-known destinations. Let’s start with the basics: a city built by the Vikings, Dublin is a small capital for the usual data, which makes every corner of it accessible on foot or by…
Interior design is a popular topic, one that sees countless magazines and Instagram pages dedicated to it. It’s hardly surprising we put so much thought into the appearance of our home – it’s where we spend most of our time, and should reflect our unique sense of style. But in the process of perfecting the…
