A Week on the Estate: Autumn Leaves, Organic September & Retired Buffs
The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school and we’ve seen a few early flurries of autumn leaves. While Friday is set to bring sunshine and a daytime high of 22C, temperatures will fall again over the weekend accompanied by overcast, drizzle and overnight fog. By the end of next week, we can expect temperatures in the range 14C-7C.
It’s a marked contrast to this week in 2023. Never before had UK temperatures exceeded 30C for six consecutive days in the month of September. Heathrow Airport recorded 32.7C on 9th September 2023, that year’s highest temperature.
Undeterred by wonky weather, we’re currently celebrating Organic September. We’re proud to stand alongside our fellow farmers working hard to feed the nation while boosting biodiversity and ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. When you buy from your local organic farmer, you’re supporting a low-carbon, wildlife-friendly farming model as well as good local jobs.
Our organic farming model is a boost for the wild flora and fauna on which our working countryside depends. We believe we can produce the food our community needs while protecting and improving the health of our natural environment, from the microfauna in the soil to the red kites riding the thermals over our pastures. As ever, heartfelt thanks for supporting us in all our endeavours.
Speaking of wholesome grub, we put the diet on hold (again!) at the Old Rectory when Jacqui rustled up scrumptious apple & fig crumb bars. The apples and figs came from the Old Rectory’s garden and the wholemeal flour was milled by our friends at Waltham Windmill from our own organic wheat.
Turning to future plans, we’re considering giving the Old School a new lease of life as a nursery for pre-school children. We’d like to know how many of our readers and followers are looking for a lovely nursery in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds. If this is you, we’d be grateful if you’d fill in the questionnaire HERE. If you know someone who’d be interested, please do share the link either directly or via our Facebook post of 5th September.
The Old School on Brinkhill Road, South Ormsby, served as the local primary school from 1858 to 1974. In 2019 and 2020, the building was lovingly refurbished, preserving its historical character and preparing it for a vibrant future.
