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Newsletter No 14

WELCOME

A very warm welcome to all our followers and to our new followers. It’s getting to that time of year when people order extra beef and pork from us, so start having those conversations about “who is cooking” on the big day!

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING ON THE FARM and BEYOND

It’s that time, when cows need to be checked and fed special minerals if they are calving before Christmas.  John has a calendar of expected dates, so some of those extra jobs need to be done.  Hedge cutting, clearing the drive, making new doors, and patching the roof have all been done, but more jobs are still waiting to be started. 

On the accreditation side, we successfully had our Red Tractor Audit, and passed, with the proviso that we needed to replace 3 panes of cracked glass. We also had a clear bTB test, which I am so thankful for.  Nothing hurts more than seeing the girls going off because they have become innocent victims of this disease. Lastly, we also had a clear set of blood tests on the cows, so they are not harbouring any viruses or diseases that could be detected.

THE SHOW SEASON IS OVER

It’s hard to believe, but our catering and selling of fresh meat at shows in 2022 is almost over. This means it’s Christmas light switch ons, private party catering, and generally winding down as we reach the end of the year. Sounds idyllic, but in reality we will still be very busy with customers, and the farm of course.

FREE SCHOOL VISITS AVAILABLE FROM MAY 2023

Yes, it’s hard to believe, but we are offering free school visits, starting in May 2023. Natural England allow us 25 free visits per year, so please get in touch to see if we can help your school next year. Pond dipping is almost always the favourite activity, followed by stroking the pigs and cats.

LAST ORDER DATES

We have updated the website SO YOU SHOULD be able to order through it! A few gremlins crept in when we changed our website designer, so apologies to those who experienced difficulties. 

All the quarter pigs sold, but if it’s pork you need, you should contact us asap by email at beef@parkhillfarm.co.uk  We only have so many pigs/beef animals available before late November. Late November will almost certainly be our last abattoir date as the butcher has his own meat to get ready for the 23rd   December.

We go to Stone Farmers Market on the 5th November, so if possible we would like to receive orders by the 25th October so our butcher can cut the joints for you. Gammons take 3 weeks to cure, so please let us know asap about your gammon orders.

DON’T FORGET

IF YOU CAN’T SEE THE CUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR on our website, you are very welcome to email beef@parkhillfarm.co.uk, or telephone/text John on 07966 460312 We will get it sorted for you!

 3 Pigs to Devon

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY   

Above are the special piglets that were 3 of the 4 pigs we took to Devon to start a breeding herd.  Their new owners are international chefs who have bought a small holding, and wanted rare breed pigs. 

They already have rare breed cattle on site, and John and I managed to get a night away on their farm, a paddle in the sea, and enjoy a lovely meal outside, overlooking the beach.  We were so lucky the weather held for us.  We think it is our first meal in a restaurant by the seaside since we got married.

EXPECTED DELIVERY DATES in NOVEMBER 2022

As usual, our free-of-charge home deliveries will take place after the farmers markets in November, (possibly on the 6th) and orders can be collected from the farm after the 7th, or from the Stone Farmers Market on the 5th Nov.

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Newsletter No 9

WELCOME TO OUR NEWSLETTER

We hope you will enjoy a little bit of farm news this month, although there does seem to be a lot to talk about. With the cattle all turned outside, the workload has slightly decreased in this part of the farm, although it has picked up apace in other parts!

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING is coming to Park Hill Farm

The workload has moved over to running a summer camp site. This means a lot of painting, and installing temporary toilets as well as other little bits of pieces, such as plumbing and electrical work. We are nearly ready to open, and just await the arrival of the toilets and electrician! Call us for more information, but we feel our lovely farm will be ideal for families who wish to “wild” camp.

With no electric hook ups, or showers, its back to the basics of family walks, meeting the animals, listening to the birds, and just taking it a bit slower. It’s an ECO camp site holiday with recycling facilities, and lots of nature all around you. Get in touch with us directly, and we will let you know if we have got any vacancies.

JULY’S SPECIAL OFFER and LAST ORDER DATE

This month, check out the New Summer Family Box, brimming with burgers and top sides at a discounted price!

If you can ORDER by Wednesday 30th June, we will do our best to get your meat to you on MONDAY 5TH JULY which is our next free of charge delivery date.

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY

Who would have thought BREXIT would have had an effect on a quiet Staffordshire farm? It has – we were unable to offer a French student a placement due to all the Visa regulations. I think this is something we will have to find out about, and register ourselves as an employer of foreign nationals!

On a brighter note, events and parties are starting up again, and we have some availability, so do ask us if you think we can help with your party food.

ORDER IN TIME FOR FRESH SUPPLIES

The www.parkhillfarm.co.uk website takes orders, and keeps you up to date with our stocks. Quite a number of the Park Hill Friends, have set orders each month, putting pressure on certain cuts, including pork, so it’s worth contacting us to find out if we have one or two chops or steaks left!