Sunday 6 June 2010

Farm News: 4 June 2010



Farm
• Two new bull calves and a heifer calf were born within hours of each other on Tuesday.
• Two bumper litters of 12 piglets have been born in the Great Field. All of the pigs have settled into their new field and are enjoying the new rooting and grazing.
• 350 Norfolk Black and 50 "roly poly" day-old chicks arrived on Wednesday and are viewable in the stable. The 100 guinea fowl are also doing well in the chick shed and we’ve moved some ducklings into the orchard in the middle of the village.
• Perfect weather for grass growing this week – it was sorely needed!

Store and Veg & Meat Boxes
• We have a new butcher in store – watch this space!!!
• Browse our selection of BBQ meat, marinades, ice creams and lollies.
• Buy sustainable charcoal ready for your summer BBQs.

Café
• Look out for our refreshing summer dishes including salads, Church Farm strawberries and cream, and homemade ice creams.
• Our mange tout salads with bacon and soft poached egg have definitely gone down a treat this week!
• Did you know that child portions were now available?

Events, Workshops and Courses
• Help the farmer collect eggs everyday at 11am and 3pm. Children £4.50 (must be accompanied by an adult). You’ll get to take home half a dozen of your own freshly collected free range eggs – how great does that sound!!!
• Come along to our Campfire, Music and Sleep Under the Stars Weekend on Saturday and Sunday (5th and 6th June). Relax in Handy Corner, camp or sleep under the stars. There will be jamming, campfires and camaraderie. No electric : No impact : Compost Loos : No litter. Adults £10, Under 16s £8, Under 2s £2.
• Remember, you can camp in the wild or hire one of our log cabins at anytime. Pre booking is essential.
• Did you know that we provide the perfect place for birthday parties, weddings, educational visits, Corporate sustainability events and meetings and much more?

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