The Spring Market was brilliant last weekend, with unexpected sunshine and over a thousand of you stopping by. Thank you to everyone who popped in, ate, drank and bought some local produce to take home. Our supper club this evening with Kanthi Thamma is a full house, but the tickets are now available for the June supper with Ali Munro. Between laying the table and cooling the wine this afternoon, I thought I’d send a quick update on farm news -

Our last calf of the season was born this week, and we moved all of our cows with their spring calves outside. One of our neighbours is mowing grass to make silage for us today, as he has an early heading variety. We’ve also vaccinated the herd for leptospirosis & blackleg, so apologies to our closest neighbours for the commotion in the yard.

Further afield, MPs are meeting to discuss the merits of small abattoirs next week. It’s not a topic that most like to think about, but small abattoirs are essential for farms like ours to operate in the way we do. There are very few left, and those that remain are under immense strain to stay open. If you have a moment, we’d appreciate you emailing your MP about the issue, and I’ve put some information about it here. Thanks in advance.

And lastly, tomorrow we’re hosting a Taste & Trail charity walk between Trenchmore & Spirit of the Downs Distillery. The walk is about 4 miles, and you get a tasting either side in exchange for a donation - more info & the route is here. Moo Tap, farm shop & 3Bros burgers on as usual tomorrow, between 11am & 4pm.

Wishing you all a sunny, long and delicious weekend,

Rachel