Archive of 14th April 2010 Articles

Hooray…The Chickens are back!

14th April 2010 | Dee's Diary, Food, Southlands Farm News | No Comments

Thanks to Mr “B—-y” Fox we have been without chickens since Christmas, but I promised myself I would wait till spring and brave it and get some more. My aim had been to adopt some battery hens. Sadly due to the change in rules of housing battery hens (Well done Compassion in World Farming Read the full post

Slaley Show

14th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments

Slaley is just 10 minutes South of Hexham, so not a big trek, last year was the 150th and they made a big do of it, so this year should be good. www.slaleyshow.org.uk Read the full post

Upper Redesdale Show

14th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments

Held at the Rochester Showground this is another traditional Northumbrian agricultural show, full of local flavour and character. Read the full post

Roman Wall Show

14th April 2010 | Events, places to go & things to do. | No Comments

“This is the biggest sheep show in England, and a very important venue for the breeders of Blackface Sheep. All will be more than welcome to join the farmers and locals at this traditional shepherds show.”  You could have a look at Vindolanda while you are there. Read the full post

 

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