Category Archives: A view from the Farm

How to qualify as a farmer

How to qualify as a farmer, from the outset the question seems that with a few processes some training and a lot of time a definitive goal and final destination may be in sight. For me, I got into farming as a necessity, meeting someone I loved truly with all my heart, I realised veryContinueContinue reading “How to qualify as a farmer”

MINT AND GOOSEBERRY JELLY RECIPE

Perfect with Lamb Its that time on the farm where the orchard is supplying us with more ingredients than either we or the birds can cope with, so looking ahead to winter the following recipe should help in getting that taste of summer all year round from a jar of heaven. INGREDIENTS: MINT AND GOOSEBERRYContinueContinue reading “MINT AND GOOSEBERRY JELLY RECIPE”

So who will feed the pigs?

On Friday 1st July My consultant meeting confirmed that my battle with cancer has begun, my first experience of using NHS services makes me feel proud of what a dedicated team of people can achieve. On the 12th of July I will be admitted to the Royal Worcester Hospital for Surgery the following day, my testsContinueContinue reading “So who will feed the pigs?”

Farming in times of uncertainty

On Thursday we learned that after years of striving for unity with Europe that Great Britain will once again be on its own, we have seen open admissions of uncertainty and errors in leadership, but one thing is for certain life goes on and tomorrow will bring a new dawn and new beginnings for allContinueContinue reading “Farming in times of uncertainty”

A Little More Green Sir?

A Little More Green Sir? Ten years on at Oaks Barn Farm and still growing.  This spring has seen the launch of our Come Grow With Us Project on the Farm, we recognise that our guests have a desire to get back to nature and the simplicity of eating healthily. We are now able to offerContinueContinue reading “A Little More Green Sir?”

Ten years on Oaks Barn Farm

This year sees a 10 year milestone of developing our luxury Farm Stay at Oaks Barn Farm, though a family home for 30 years, diversification through opening up our farm, for others to experience the magic of living in this lovely piece of rural England has been a journey of hard work dedication and aContinueContinue reading “Ten years on Oaks Barn Farm”

Growing Spaces

 Part of the farms social enterprise, our new growing space will add another skill set enabling guests and volunteers to gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from   Shane of Norton College Gate Hanging at Oaks Barn Farm For more information on our Farm Stay options visit: http://bit.ly/FarmStayOptions

Lambing 2016 at Oaks Barn Farm

With all of our ewes now finished each with lambs at foot, we have time to reflect on the little magic generated each year at this time.  For us lambing signifies the start of summer, however Easter is always a busy time this year being no different with four lots of guests in both TheContinueContinue reading “Lambing 2016 at Oaks Barn Farm”

Green Farm Stay 

It’s close to our financial year end, and whilst we keep a keen eye on the farms financial growth we measure more than just that at Oaks Barn Farm. Global travel opens up a wide range of travel opportunities, we wanted our guests to book with us safe in the knowledge that their holiday hasContinueContinue reading “Green Farm Stay “

Apple announce new CHILD App

Apple announce new CHILD App Following a four year research project, Apple have started to roll out CHILD Children’s Helper Independant Learning Device. Child allows parents to engage with their child through a range of convenient devices, the key functions include Phrase which allows parents to reward their child with coins which can be exchangedContinueContinue reading “Apple announce new CHILD App”