Acorn Farm

Last Friday, we visited Acorn Farm, the home of Andrew Parsons, the speaker who gave an excellent talk ‘Farming with Wildlife’ earlier in spring.  We were treated to a tour of the farm on the back of a trailer, pulled by a tractor, driven by Andrew’s son and escorted by the sheepdog!  We had chance to see the wide borders planted to encourage birds and wildlife, as well as walk along the top of the flood defences alongside the River Trent. Andrew also introduced us to their herd of cows, bulls and calves.

It was a lovely evening, enjoyed by all those who came along.

TRIP REMINDER

Tomorrow we have our evening visit to Acorn Farm, the home of Andrew Parsons, the speaker who gave an excellent talk ‘Farming with Wildlife’ earlier in spring.  We are meeting at 6.30pm at Village Hall to share transport or 7pm at the farm at Sutton on Trent.  NG23 6RT (www.acornfarmvisits.co.uk).

Also we have a few spaces left on the COACH TRIP TO EASTON WALLED GARDEN on Sunday 13th July.  We will be leaving from Lowdham at approximately 10am and travelling there by coach, where we can spend time visiting the gardens, relaxing with a picnic or enjoying a spot of lunch in their café!  All are welcome and the cost of the trip is £12 to members and £16 to non members.  This price covers both the transport and entry to the gardens.

Please contact me if you are interested in, or require more information about, either trip.

Nicola Macdonald  9665201 or via the website

 

 

FORTHCOMING VISITS

EVENING VISIT TO ACORN FARM

On the evening of Friday 27th June we are visiting the home of Andrew Parsons, the speaker who gave an excellent talk ‘Farming with Wildlife’ earlier this spring.  We are meeting at 6.30pm at Village Hall to share transport or 7pm at the farm at Sutton on Trent.  NG23 6RT (www.acornfarmvisits.co.uk).

COACH TRIP TO EASTON WALLED GARDEN

On Sunday 13th July, we are heading 40 minutes down the A1 to see the stunning sweet peas and wander around the beautiful grounds at Easton Walled Garden (www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk).  We will be leaving from Lowdham at approximately 10am and travelling there by coach, where we can spend time visiting the gardens, relaxing with a picnic or enjoying a spot of lunch in their café!

All are welcome and the cost of the trip is £12 to members and £16 to non members.  This price covers both the transport and entry to the gardens.  We are hoping keeping our fingers crossed for a lovely sunny day.

If you would like more details or to join either visit, don’t hesitate to contact me via the website or 9665201

Plant Sale Thank You

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Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way towards the plant sale today – growing and donating plants, selling and buying.

It was a great success.  We had the most plants that we have ever had to sell and lots of happy customers, who can be seen enjoying the lovely weather. The summer bedding plants, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs and perennials were of high quality.

 

PLANT SALE THIS SATURDAY

This Saturday is our plant sale from 9am to 11am in Lowdham Village Hall car park. There will be vegetable plants, bedding plants, annuals and perennials available – all at a reasonable price.  Donations of plants are always welcome!