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Derbyshire Oatcakes

February 10, 2017

The Derbyshire Oatcake seems to be a rather well kept secret of the culinary world! Whilst most people have heard of the Bakewell Pudding (definitely not tart, unless you are Mr Kipling!) the humble oatcake is less well known. Derbyshire oatcakes have been around since the 17th Century. As their name suggests they are made…

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Springwatch at Litton

January 20, 2017

Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I am a prolific list maker – a holiday cottage will do that to you! I love making lists, shopping lists, to do lists, you name it I will make a list. But one of my very favourite lists is the one I have just written…

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Well Dressings

July 18, 2016

  A huge part of any village life is tradition – and it’s no different in the village of Litton! Every year, on the third week of June, there is an event known as the blessing of the well – at which locals and anyone wanting a day out, gather to sing hymns and view…

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Red Sky in the Morning, Shepherds Warning

January 20, 2015

As we start the new  year and the days are just beginning to lengthen, thoughts on the farm turn to new beginnings and in our case lambing time. The pregnant ewes are starting to look heavy with lambs although they are quite happy out in the fields all winter. In fact they don’t like being…

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More Pedalling the Peak District

January 8, 2015

The Tour de France may have come and gone, but we are delighted to say that cycling is here to stay in the Peak District! The Peak District already has fantastic cycling routes on miles of traffic free trails and quiet country lanes. There really is no better way to take in the wonderful views,…

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