The Appleton Poultry Partnership, Revisited

The girls at work around the feeder From the hen house to the plate. Back out where they belong Back in 2020, we wrote about what we rather grandly called The Appleton Poultry Partnership. It made us smile then, and it still does now. At the time, we were very clear...

Flower and Produce Show 2025

The Show The summer flower and produce show has been a staple part of British village life since the 18th Century. We’re not sure how long our own local show has been running, but we’ve entered every year since moving to Appleton Le Moors. The 2025 Flower and Produce...

What’s on in October

It really does feel like Autumn is here. The leaves are turning colour, the nights are lengthening, and we’re getting some lovely days of blue skies and autumnal sunshine. Pumpkin patches are springing up everywhere along with lots of Halloween activity. Here are our...

The new Farndale Store

The Farndale Store opened in July this year to much excitement. Over 20 years ago, there was a village shop in Low Mill, and so it’s long-awaited return has been very welcome. Low Mill is just over a 15 minutes’ drive from the Long Barn, through some absolutely...

Scrumptious Deli & Simply Delicious Catering

We are always on the look out for different catering options for guests to give you as much choice as possible. We already recommend Dan At the Dinner Party, Kate Orr, and Sophie at Malton Relish. We are pleased to add to our recommendations, Simply Delicious who...