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THANET’S first community farm could open near Broadstairs in 2012
Local Farmer, Will Friend is planning to open up his Farm and Nursery at East Northdown along similar lines to TV hit show River Cottage where old and young alike can ‘get their hands dirty’ and learn about growing produce … Continue reading
A passion for weather Geoff Philpott, Thanet Brassica grower
The unpredictable weather is a focal point for many growers and none more so than brassica grower Geoff Philpott. He studies the weather avidly from his coastal farm in Broadstairs on the Isle of Thanet, Kent. For him, the weather … Continue reading
Mucklestone Nursery features in Newport and Market Drayton Advertiser
The following article appeared in the Newport and Market Drayton Advertiser Kent Nurseryman, William Friend is ‘getting back to his roots’ Locally born, William, whose brothers James and Edward, and sister Sarah Sparrow all farm locally, has now also started … Continue reading
Mucklestone Spring Walk
Following last year’s successful Mucklestone Spring walk, two more were held this year on Sunday 3rd April, to view the wild daffodils , and a second on ‘Mayday’ to view the later flowering bird cherry, bluebells and garlic. I would like to thank Eric Pemberton, and … Continue reading
Willian & Louise Friend to stand as Independants
INDEPENDENTS William and Louise Friend are both standing as Independent Councillors, for the Cliftonville East Ward. They live and work in the Cliftonville East Ward running their plant nursery at East Northdown Farm. As well as meeting those in the … Continue reading