MAY 2005
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This dry spell has allowed the ground to dry to the point that we can now sow our maize crop
Here they are in action ploughing. We have had one calf in May an Angus bull living on the orchard with mum.
For a while (about 2 years) we have had a power supply problem at Greenheyes and so after testing our suppliers have come up with the solution of converting the supply to a three phase supply. This means 415 volts instead of 240. New poles needed putting up and instead of it running overhead the cables travel underground, put there by a machine called a “Mole” which runs on compressed air. A hole is dug at the start and finish points and then the mole can begin. These pictures show John and Carl in action putting the cables in.
Here are Simon and Peter inspecting it just after we positioned it.
We had just finishing milking on the 15th and we had unexpected visitors.
Russell and Stuart’s father Frank was the previous tenant of Bank farm our next door neighbours until 1963.
Finally the Bank Holiday weekend saw me at Redhouse farm home of the Hewitt family and venue for a local food festival.
I went to man the NFU display stand and these pictures show the hall and stall holders.
I certainly recommend ALL the foods on offer. Take a look at their farm shop and tea rooms at www.redhousefarm.co.uk Finally don't forget to take a look at our nature page I’ll see you all next month and hopefully some
of you at the Cheshire show. See you next month Phil
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