Here is a selection of our favourite related sites
The wartime farm series was a real inspiration to us on how we would like to run the smallholding, and a great piece of television to watch.
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Tamar Grow Local (TGL) is a ‘not for profit’ Community Interest Company (CIC) set up on co-operative principles for the benefit of the community promoting sustainable local produce in the Tamar Valley.
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DASH was established in 1986 to serve the needs and interests of smallholders and those planning to undertake any kind of country living.
It promotes and furthers the interests of smallholders particularly in Devon and the South West and co-operates with other like-minded organisations, offering members a forum for discussing problems or matters of mutual interest. |
The Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association, here is a very nice site giving some info on the dartmoor grey faced sheep
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The tractor we have bought to use on the farm is the very well known little Ferguson TED 20, the little grey tractor that was developed in the 1940's and introduced the 3 point linkage which is still used today on modern tractors.
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Ferguson Enthusiasts of North America
Members of FENA are owners, collectors, restorers and enthusiasts of Ferguson as embodied in the Ferguson-Brown, the Ford-Ferguson (9N and 2N), the TE/TEA-20 series, the TO-20/30, the TO/FE/MF-35 and the F-40 tractors and implements bearing the Ferguson name. |
Little Grey Fergie is a world of stories, videos and fun stuff for kids aged 3-6.
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The Friends of Ferguson Heritage Ltd. exists to encourage and assist enthusiasts in their interest in the engineering achievements of the late Harry Ferguson. The club made a healthy start, and has grown rapidly since the first magazine was published (issue one was for Spring/Summer 1994), and the excellent magazine (pictured right) is now received three times a year by members. The internet came too late for Harry Ferguson, otherwise he would, no doubt, have made good use of it.
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First tunnels make customisable poly tunnels
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Hobbs electrical contractors are the firm we use for everything electrical, domestic or commercial.
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We supply a large variety of high-quality beekeeping equipment, including frames, wax foundation, Sherriff suits and a range of accessories - from Jenter kits to highly effective organic treatments, including Beevital Hiveclean and Chalkbrood.
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The Tavistock Beekeepers Association is one of eleven branches of the Devon Beekeepers’ Association (DBKA),founded in 1875. This, in turn, is part of the national British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA). Our association comprises people of all ages, and all stages of beekeeping, from beginners to seasoned beekeepers with many years experience.
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Here is a great site all about getting started in orchards and cider making that I have enjoyed reading.
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The Tavy & Tamar Apple Group is based on the Bere Peninsula in West Devon and is mainly concerned with orchards on the Peninsula, formerly a prolific area for fruit production in the last century. We have connections with many of the apple growers in the area and over the border in Cornwall, including the team at Cotehele, an historic National Trust property near Calstock.
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The thermally insulated body and super are not affected by climatic changes. The bottom, the feeder-type inner board and the louvred top cover which enable air circulation prevent humidity and mould formation. Manufactured from plastic (HDPE) in conformity with the Food Codex, the durable, UV-protected, antibacterial, anti-static and directly-coloured APIMAYE Thermo Production Hive has made both good quality and ease of use a standard for stationary and migratory beekeepers, with its queen excluder, varroa drawer, varroa trap, pollen trap, handy frames, double-functional division boards, and fixing elements.
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A beautiful family run rural farm guest house.
"Set in the rugged North Devon coast, about half a mile from Hartland Point and the Coastal path, its situation giving glorious unspoilt countryside views and Un_polluted night skies." |
Our Engineering company specialising in one off jobs, with over 18 years in engineering we can handle any work you need doing.
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