Monthly Archives: January 2007
Operation Bumble Bee
| January 28, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Miscellaneous |
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Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s has given its support to Operation Bumblebee, the initiative designed to boost UK bumblebee numbers. Sainsbury’s is funding an exclusive project aimed at boosting bumblebee numbers as much as 600%. The project will involve the specialist training of over 300 –or 90%- of Sainsbury’s key vegetable and potato growers. The projects aim…
Poultry Problems And Tips
| January 28, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Poultry |
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Reluctance to go in house – too hot, too humid, red mite – Increase ventilation, treat house Floor laid Eggs – Not enough nest boxes, or not attractive enough – take appropriate action Egg eating – Heat, lack of cool water, lack of food, infrequent egg collection- Take appropriate action Feather pecking and aggression –…
New Waste Regulations
| January 26, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Miscellaneous |
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New regulations regarding burial and burning of waste came into force on Monday 12th May 2006 . These have been introduced by Defra and will spell the end of the traditional practice of burning waste such as plastics and using farm dumps for unwanted materials. We are being encouraged to look for alternatives such as…
Interesting Talk On Hedgehogs
| January 26, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Miscellaneous |
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On a miserable winter’s afternoon in March we gathered to hear about hedgehogs. Chris Mclaren’s enthusiasm for them got us all interested in the dedicated work she carries out rescuing injured and abandoned animals. Hedgehogs are not cuddly creatures but are endearing characters and we were given a wealth of information about their lives and…
Good Exercise for Seniors
| January 26, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Miscellaneous |
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I came across this exercise suggested for seniors to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, so I thought I would pass it on. The article suggested doing it three days a week. Begin by standing on a comfortable surface where you have plenty of room at each side. With…
Wild Cattle and Milk Bottles
| January 26, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Visits |
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If you are looking for variety and something new, look no further than Northumbria Smallholders. What other organisation can offer such rich diversity and at the same time consistency of pleasure. If you are willing to give yourself up to experts who either invite questions or prefer you to keep your mouth shut, then a…
Crop Rotation Tips
| January 20, 2007 | Posted by Secretary under Gardening |
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Basic principles Don’t plant the same crop in the same ground two years running. Try to avoid following crops being of the same vegetable group. The crop being harvested should leave the soil in a suitable condition for the next crop to be sown. There should be provision within the rotation for the ground to…
Show Stand 2007
| January 14, 2007 | Posted by admin under News |
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We will be at 3 shows again this year with our stand, all in August 12th ? Simonside show at Forestburngate 26th Meldon show at the Dyke Neuk 27th Glendale show If you’re at one of these shows why not pop over and say hello.