Jimmy's Diary - June
Thu/Jun/2008
Hello everyone.
What an exciting week we all had over the May half term. With all the scarecrows that were made there wasn't a blackbird or crow in sight. The miniature scarecrows were very popular with all the children taking them home to put in their gardens. Farmer Rupert also needed some life-size scarecrows to look after his crops so set a competion for those who wanted more of a challenge. The judging proved very tricky but there was a clear winner in the end. Issac and his mum made a lovely scarecrow which they called 'Granny', she now has a very important job to do keeping the birds away in Pats vegetable patch.
Well done guys!
With the start of summer - yes I cant believe it either, seems like only yesterday I was singing Christmas carols in the nativity play's - Farmer Rupert started to shear the sheep.
One by one they came in for their short back and sides. I am glad that donkeys don't need to be sheared but I did here a rumour that George the llama is due a shave.
Bobby and Mum have moved paddocks and now live next door to Annie the highland cow and George the llama.
There is plenty of fresh grass down there for them and they are closer to the visitors centre as everyone is always looking for Baby Bobby. In all the excitement of moving homes Bobby said his first words EEEAAACCHHHEEEOOOOEE! It's not quite eeyore but he has to start somewhere…
Tractor rides are proving as popular as ever, and as they drive past I always give them a big smile and sometimes the children wave back.
But the best way to explore the farm is on 2 feet - or in my case 4. The wildlife on the farm is slightly shyer than me and my farmyard friends so on foot is the best way to spot them, without the noise of the tractor. The flower meadows are full of long grasses and colourful flowers which means that there are plenty of insects to be found, perfect for bug hunts.
Well I think that is all for now.
Remember that we are now open 7 days a week untill the 7th September.
Check out the seasonal activities page to see what we have planned.
What an exciting week we all had over the May half term. With all the scarecrows that were made there wasn't a blackbird or crow in sight. The miniature scarecrows were very popular with all the children taking them home to put in their gardens. Farmer Rupert also needed some life-size scarecrows to look after his crops so set a competion for those who wanted more of a challenge. The judging proved very tricky but there was a clear winner in the end. Issac and his mum made a lovely scarecrow which they called 'Granny', she now has a very important job to do keeping the birds away in Pats vegetable patch.
Well done guys!
With the start of summer - yes I cant believe it either, seems like only yesterday I was singing Christmas carols in the nativity play's - Farmer Rupert started to shear the sheep.
One by one they came in for their short back and sides. I am glad that donkeys don't need to be sheared but I did here a rumour that George the llama is due a shave.
Bobby and Mum have moved paddocks and now live next door to Annie the highland cow and George the llama.
There is plenty of fresh grass down there for them and they are closer to the visitors centre as everyone is always looking for Baby Bobby. In all the excitement of moving homes Bobby said his first words EEEAAACCHHHEEEOOOOEE! It's not quite eeyore but he has to start somewhere…
Tractor rides are proving as popular as ever, and as they drive past I always give them a big smile and sometimes the children wave back.
But the best way to explore the farm is on 2 feet - or in my case 4. The wildlife on the farm is slightly shyer than me and my farmyard friends so on foot is the best way to spot them, without the noise of the tractor. The flower meadows are full of long grasses and colourful flowers which means that there are plenty of insects to be found, perfect for bug hunts.
Well I think that is all for now.
Remember that we are now open 7 days a week untill the 7th September.
Check out the seasonal activities page to see what we have planned.