Good morning,
We’ve had 12 inches of rain so far this month, which is almost half what we would expect to get in a whole year. Half. In about three weeks.
I’m struggling to let that sink in, much like the sodden soils and overflowing streams. Well, thankfully, it’s not too bad at Trenchmore - the fields are a little muddy but not waterlogged and our farmyard is blessed with the largest umbrella in the parish. The roundhouse is doing a great job of keeping the cattle dry but we are having to bed up every day at the moment, as opposed to every few days, to keep things comfortable for them.
Young Bucko is back in the roundhouse and has made a couple of friends - one who was born very late and another who’s mother didn’t produce enough milk. The three of them maybe the smallest and slowest of the pack but we hope they will soon catch up to their cohort and enjoy getting onto grass in the spring.
The hens are doing just fine in their new digs. Plenty of space to scratch about and straw, chopped grass & porridge (topped with linseed flakes, which Dad claims is for the omegas but I’m sure he’s showing off his culinary flair) to peck through. Plus Radio 4 plays in the background so they can stay up to date with The Archers. They’re laying remarkably well for this time of year.
Our farm shop is open tomorrow and we have plenty of fresh steaks & roasting joints in stock. Plus eggs, cider & wheat. Take a look online or just pop in from 11am.
Festive Food Market
Next Saturday we are hosting a festive food market with 8 delicious market stalls, 2 hot food options, live music and Christmas trees & wreaths to buy.
We’ve just added Kinsbrook Vineyard to the offering, who will be serving wine by the glass & bottles to take home.
You do not need a ticket to join the market but we are selling warm drinks online for £3 (£4.50 on the day).
For every £3 drink that is bought online, £6 will be donated to Brighton based homeless charity JustLife, thanks to The Big Give campaign.
