Sheep Discussion Evening

We’re organising a sheep discussion evening on Wednesday 18th March at Cowshill Village Hall So far we have the following topics lined up for discussion: Ewe nutrition in pregnancy Understanding and prevention of mineral deficiencies, for example pine (trace element deficiency). Treatment of scald Pros and cons of raising orphan lambs Can you please let …

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Reminder – North Pennines Smallholders AGM 2017

Here’s a quick reminder about the North Pennines Smallholders AGM for 2017 which is happening on Wed 13 September. This will be held at the Golden Lion, Allendale starting at 7.30 and nibbles will be available during the evening. As many of our members have hens we have asked Kate Jackson to talk about poultry …

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Reminder – NPS barbecue, Sat 15 July

Just a final reminder that the annual North Pennines Smallholders barbecue is happening this weekend. This is an ideal opportunity to find out more about the future plans for the North Pennines Smallholders group, contribute your ideas for future events and to connect with other smallholders, growers and landowners from around the North Pennines (and beyond). …

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Do you want to take part in a TV documentary?

A television production company called Pi Productions, run by John Silver who created Grand Designs and reinvented MasterChef, are currently casting for a new prime-time documentary series following six ambitious people who are following their dreams and are uprooting to start a whole new life. They are looking for families or couples who are planning …

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