march 14, 2010 09:43pm
Humble Bee Blog March 14th 2010
What a week it’s been!
We took a trip to ‘London Town’ this week, having been short listed for the Beautiful Farm 2010 awards. The event was organised through Farm Business Magazine, designed to recognised farms that proactively encourage wildlife, wild flowers, bugs and butterflies through hedgerow maintenance, river and waterway management and looking after woodland and hillsides. Visitors to Humble Bee Farm will know of our commitment to farming in harmony with the surrounding countryside and we were very pleased to make the prestigious short list.
The ceremony was held at the House of Lords, and after the ceremony we were given a guided tour by Lord Sewel (formerly Scottish Agricultural Minister). Well-known chef James Martin, who trained at nearby Yorkshire Coast College, prepared a sumptuous lunch for all the guests, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We were ‘commended’ for our lovely farm, so we were thrilled to receive such recognition.
Farmer Percy is busy with the arrival of another calf, helping the other calves suckle onto their mothers and preparing his corn drill ready for drilling the spring barley. His John Deere tractor has been out and about with the press at the front, the drill at the back, so drilling will hopefully take place early this week, weather permitting!
Bookings for our cottages, wigwams and camping facilities have really picked up this week; the appearance of sunshine seems to have inspired everyone! Our wigwams, camping and caravanning are fully booked for the Easter period, as are our cottages and St Kitts Holiday Apartment over in Filey.
The hens have been laying their delicious eggs, which have been enjoyed by our cottage guests, while our two Jack Russells Spot and Charlie have been enjoying the early spring sunshine – even one of our ducks decided to bathe in the dog’s water bowl, much to the amusement of the dogs!
Our new toilet and shower block is coming along well, and should be open shortly. The roof is now on, the insulation has been completed and once finished, will be a valuable addition to Humble Bee Farm.
The daffodils are making a late but welcome appearance, so we are really excited that spring does seem to be making a timid effort! More from Humble Bee Farm next week.
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