The apple trees are practically groaning under the weight of this year's bumper crop, which is the biggest we've ever had. All this abundant sunshine has brought everything forward, and we're bracing ourselves for an early September start.

Farmer Knowles has been out with the scythe, clearing brambles from under the trees to give the team of pickers access, and we've been dusting off the rack and cloth press and washing out the tanks, ready for what’s looking like a hefty apple season.

And for those with their own bountiful crop, our apple swap is back for four Saturdays starting 13th September. Bring us 12kg of your homegrown apples and take your pick of a 330ml bottle to take home, a fresh pint to enjoy in our yard, or fill your own 500ml container straight from the tap (we've got some bottles if you need one). All the details are here.

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Our last supper club was pretty special, raising £1,226 for the Gaza Soup Kitchen whilst serving up what I can honestly say was one of my favourite suppers yet. With the doors flung wide on another balmy summer evening, we tucked into crispy ox tongue (which usually comes with a gelatinous texture but had been given the full MNW treatment), bavette cooked to juicy pink perfection over flames, and finished with honeyed Basque cheesecake alongside Golden Drop plums that Alex had hand-picked that morning. The food and atmosphere were both immaculate, and knowing that we were sending all the profits to those who very much need it made the evening that much sweeter. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

Next up, we're thrilled to welcome the team from The Small Holding on 3rd October. They hold a Green Michelin Star so we know we're in for a treat. The menu and booking details are here and we'd love to see you there.

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And lastly, in just two weeks, we're throwing open our gates for the second summer market this year. Come and browse our friends' stalls filled with fresh bread, local cheese, plants for your garden, high welfare meat, fermented delights and all manner of spicy treats. Stock up your larder, enjoy the live music, and join us for another day of farmyard merriment.