Being at home for summer has made me feel nostalgic. Here are 10 things you will know if you grew up on a farm! Nothing is ever a five minute job If they say it is then they are lying! You’ve learned from experience that lending a ‘quick hand’ turns into a twenty minute operation […]
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The secret can finally be shared… Last week (10/4/2017) ITV Granada came to our farm in Lancashire to film lambing, in particular the fell sheep. I got to meet some of the team, such as Jo Blythe (weather presenter) and Simon the cameraman! They were incredibly friendly and eager to get going. Filming started around […]
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As most of you know by now, the past 2 months has been extremely busy with lambing! Thankfully, the end is insight with the Swales happily lambing outside and the inside mules being finally down to double figures! Whilst I have no new exciting tales to tell, I thought I would share with you some […]
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It is typical that the cutest lamb is born when I am away from the farm! Isn’t she a stunner?! However there is a problem … we don’t know what to call her! Do you guys have any suggestions?! Let me know,
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Once again, I am spending my weekend back in Lancashire. It’s not that I hate city life and university. I just prefer being at home, in the quiet countryside. After all, nothing beats spending the weekend relaxing in a cosy farm house with unlimited cups of tea and home cooked meals. I spent my Sunday afternoon […]
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The alarm went off. It is 5:00AM. Despite the strong urge to hit the snooze button, I dragged myself out of bed and shoved on as many clothes as possible. Why? Because it is time to go scanning. Now, I am presuming most of you reading this will not be from a farming background and […]
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