Good afternoon,

We’ve started bringing cows & calves back to the yard for the winter - partly because it’s getting too wet under foot and partly because of their penchant for acorns, which are poisonous and in this mast year of abundance, are carpeting most corners of most fields. Time to get a pig? Maybe.

We’ve almost finished apple picking and pressing, and have so far filled 7 of our 8 tanks. We’re routinely worn out by the end of apple harvest so are looking forward to a slightly slower November before ramping it up for all the festivities in December. Of which, there are plenty. So, I invite you to dig out your diaries and jot some down.

Instead of our planned Christmas Market on 13th December, we are hosting a series of smaller markets on the 6th, 13th & 19th December with a deliciously curated selection of traders on each day. Considering the numbers we had at the Autumn Market, and the lack of parking we have when a field isn’t a viable option, we thought we’d spread the fun (& footfall) over 3 Saturdays. You can see who is with us & when here.

We have our annual wreath making workshop with My Posy Neighbour on 29th November, where you can make a reusable wreath with ethical decorations & enjoy a welcome drink on arrival. More info & booking here.

And, our last supper club of the year welcomes Aaron Dalton of Four. to the table on 5th December, who will be serving up our Sussex Wagyu fillet as the main course - which feels appropriately decadent for December. Menu & booking here.

And lastly, we have a very special Sips, Slices & Sea Shanties evening on the 19th December, with Love’s Pizza and The Wellington Wailers. There will be cocktails & hot sauces from Spiced Sussex, pork to take home by Tynefield Farm & oysters to enjoy by She Shucks.

If you’re planning your festive menu, we have a few beef boxes still available to order and collect on either 13th or 20th December. They each have one main joint for the big day plus steaks, mince, braising, dripping, stock, bresaola and more. It’s all killer no filler.

That’s pretty much it from me other than to wish you a wonderful weekend, preferably spent outside or eating something special. Pop by tomorrow for a hit of both.

Rachel