Richard Reflects on 50 Years in Winsley

Last month, our local parish magazine, The Winsley Weaver, celebrated its 50th anniversary. My father, Richard, was invited to reflect on the changes in the village over the past half-century. For those who missed it, I’m sharing his piece in this week’s journal. So,...

Will it Make the Boat go Faster – Progress Over Perfection in our Business

One of the most common things people say to me when we’re chatting about the business is, "You guys always seem to be trying something new. Where do you get all your ideas?" The truth is, I’m a bit of a fraud. Nearly all of the ideas don’t come from me—they come from...

Finding Mindfulness in Nature

Did you know it’s World Mental Health Day next week? I didn’t either! But I’ve been wanting to write about the power I’ve found in nature to help keep my own mental health in check, so the timing feels perfect. These are just my thoughts and musings that I have slowly...

My Top 3 Quick and Easy One-Pot Recipes for Busy School Nights

That familiar back-to-school feeling is here; we all know how busy school nights can get. Cooking can feel like a chore between after-school activities, homework, and managing the rest of the day’s to-dos. That’s why I thought I'd share three go-to recipes in our...

Smoked Heritage Carrot and Green Bean Salad with Parsley and Caper Dressing

The end of the summer holidays is fast approaching and there’s already a hint of autumnal chill in the air in the mornings. There's no doubt that sentence will now trigger an Indian summer (we can but hope). The upcoming and much anticipated ceremonial passing of...

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We’ve Won Gold!

We’ve Won Gold!

We are ever so pleased to say that we have won a Taste of the West Gold Award for the fourth year in a row! Thanks to you lovely lot who make it all possible! We've also had the spotlight shone on a...

FIVE DAYS TO GO…

FIVE DAYS TO GO…

...Until our Spring Farm Open Day! Sunday 1st May, 10am-4pm If you haven't already heard, this Sunday we will be opening our doors and showing you a side of the farm you may not have seen before!...

Easter Opening Times

Easter Opening Times

We're open on Easter Sunday this year! Normal bank holiday hours on Sunday & Monday though so we can go home and eat lots of chocolate eggs! We hope you all can come and say hello for a cup of...

Book Now for Easter Sunday Lunch

Book Now for Easter Sunday Lunch

We're open! For the first time, we're going to be open to serve up a delicious Easter lunch. Celebrate with friends and family over some incredible local produce. £17.50 per person £8.50 for...

Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch

Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch

Give Mum the day off she deserves and treat her (and the rest of the family) to a Sunday lunch in our Kitchen. £19.50 per person £10.50 for children under 12yrs A free glass of bubbly for all you...

Local Lamb from Steve Bowles

Local Lamb from Steve Bowles

What's on your plate this Easter Sunday? One of the farmer's who we work with through the year is Steve Bowles who farms his flock of sheep next door to Hartley Farm at Church Farm, Winsley. His...

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