The Farm

Well what a contrast the weather has been to last year! If I'm going to have a farmer moan about something, I could have done with more hours in the day! We have been working flat out lambing in March, calving in April, harrowing, reseeding along with some Countryside Stewardship work.

Lambing went very well. Our lambs are born inside in the polytunnel and with the good weather, were put out into the fields as quickly as possible. Our flock is about 60% Llanwenog or LLanwenog cross. By the autumn this will increase to 90%. To find out more about more about the breed click on the cartoon of 'Wenog' to the left.

It is great to see the woodland coming to life having fenced it off from livestock two years ago. We have also been undertaking some thinning work which will bring in more light and assist the regeneration.

The wood running down Haggbeck is, we are told, quite ancient. The tree mix is Alder, Oak, Birch, Ash with some Hazel, Holly and a few conifers. Coppicing has taken place in parts in the past. Step one was fencing it off. Step two now involves thinning it out and letting it regenerate naturally.

The Quarry pond has been heaving with frogs which is wonderful to see and quite an improvement from when we first arrived. The frogs in turn have brought heron. Other birds very evident have been a pair of buzzards, curlews and oyster catchers

We will be attending the Royal Highland with a small team this year. Please come and introduce yourself. Thursday June 19th to Sunday 23rd.

Another event we plan to attend is Holker Hall in South Cumbria at the end of May. We will have a stand selling our lamb and beef.

Website Changes.

The website is being updated on a regular basis which will make it more relevant and more informative. The Online Shop will shortly contain all our various Beef and lamb packs along with the opportunity to order individual items such as Lamb Leg Shank, Rump Steak etc. We will start with the most popular items and expand it from there.

The payment system is totally secure if you wish to pay by credit card. Cheques are equally welcome. We receive the orders daily and will acknowledge receipt and email you with any questions that may arise. Please give it a try.

Despatch Dates & Farmers Markets.

• May Markets: Carlisle. Friday May 2nd

•                      Rosehill. Saturday May 10th

• May Carrier and Van Delivery Date: Friday May 9th

• May Last Orders by May 6th please.

Dates for the rest of the year can be found by clicking here.

Sausages this month are Beef & Chestnut and Beef & Chive.

Burgers: Beef, Lamb & Rosemary.

Thanks for your continued support.

Andrew & Helen