A business story that starts with a young boy’s dream of becoming a farmer one day, but in meeting his partner for life, finds that she shared his dream – we talk to Flora from The Dartmoor Shepherd.
Date Archives October 2023
The first generation sheep farmers who are carving their own path…
On a squally September day, as one of the storms bestowed with a name started to blow in, Holly, Rachel (our photographer) and I set off on the next leg…
PYO Pumpkins: More than just a fun experience…
Farmers are always looking for ways to solidify and stabilise their farm generated income. With changeable conditions like weather or economic conditions playing an integral part in the…
PYO Pumpkins: More than just a fun experience…
PYO Pumpkin patches emerging on farms nationwide are far more than just a fun filled day out for family or friends, they’re an integral part of a farm’s survival.
The mysterious medieval cattle of Chillingham…
‘You must go and see the ancient wild cattle at Chillingham!’ Emma enthused once I announced I’d be stopping in Northumberland, near to Bamburgh Castle – a heritage spot I’d been…
The mysterious medieval cattle of Chillingham…
For as long as 700 years, these majestic marvels have existed at Chillingham, but their story is fascinating and one rich in mystery…
Holly's hearty vegetable soup recipe
A delicious, rich and hearty vegetable soup to comfort you after a day out in the cold and/or wet weather this season.
Behind the scenes with…Mackenzie & George.
Is running a business all it’s cracked up to be, is it really as easy as it looks from the outside? We talk to Melanie, who co-founded Mackenzie & George to get the lowdown on building a business…
Behind the scenes with…Mackenzie & George.
Mackenzie & George are based in Shropshire. Quick Facts :- As part of ‘The Journey’, we wanted to ensure that we talked to a good cross-section of people in the countryside…
This Cinderella shall go to the ball!
As I scoured the shops in West Quay, Southampton with my best friend supportively in tow, on Thursday for a last minute outfit for the Tweed Ball, sponsored by Alan…