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Still standing after a stormy weekend Storm Eunice battered us on the farm. The fence at the farm shop blew down, which was a shock as it’s only a post and rail, and you would have thought the wind would have blown through! We have several minor damages, gutters blown over a barn roof, the dogs’ kennel roof off and many odd bits of other roofs taking damage. Nothing too bad, but it will take time and money to put right. However, we did have trees and branches down, one taking out the electric supply. We have generators to enable the milking and cooling to continue, so the farm and farmhouse was covered. We also have a small mobile generator which is used around the farm for welding and repair works, much better than trying to use extension leads. This
Farmer’s Diary by Ruth Kimber one we used to top up our and some family freezers, as the electric was off for three days. How nice it was when it was reconnected! What a lesson to realise how much we all rely on it. Our cattle are all housed during the winter months to protect the land and pasture from treading, and as the grass has almost stopped growing, there is nothing for them to eat. They are happy for us to present them with the grass and maize we made into silage for them back in the summer. They are very cosy in the barns and have freedom to wander in and out of the barns taking a nap
when they choose or going to the feed area and having a snack. One of our old farming pals has died, Mr Edward Lessey, his daughter Wendy works with us at the farm shop, we send them our condolences. Another farming character Neville George, of AE George and Sons has also died, he would be seen wearing his trilby or straw hat around the local markets and farm sales with their lorries transporting animals. He had a quiet professional way with him, the animals in his care seemed to know he was a safe pair of hands and cooperated with his directions, therefore saving animals stress and concern. His love of animals and wildlife was spoken of at his funeral, his habit of always carrying some
corn to scatter for the wild birds in his lorry cab! The church at South Brewham was packed and people had to stand outside, a sure testimony of how much he was loved and regarded by the farming and countryside community. Neville was born and died in the family home, and was a wonderful example of a life well lived, he loved his
work and was much respected by the whole community. Our condolences go to his wife Angela, family and friends. Kimbers Farm Shop, The Kitchen at Kimbers & The Somerset Trading Barn Linley Farm Charlton Musgrove BA9 8HD www. kimbersfarmshop. co.uk
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