Epic Competitions Await at the Mendip Ploughing Match Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing competition agriculture traditions farming vintage events harvest crafts rural The annual Mendip Ploughing Match is set to draw competitors from far and wide on Wednesday, 24th September, at Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, graciously hosted by Messrs L, S & O Clothier. This year’s event highlights … Read More
Epic Annual Mendip Ploughing Match Draws Competitors from Afar Saturday, August 23, 2025 ploughing farming competition mendip agriculture vintage hedgelaying stonewalling community heritage Competitors from near and far will converge on Franklyns Farm, Chewton Mendip, for the much-anticipated Mendip Ploughing Match, taking place on Wednesday, 24th September. Hosted generously by Messrs L, S & O Clothier, … Read More
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show Delivers Medieval Thrills and Rural Fun Sunday, August 10, 2025 gillingham shaftesbury knights jousting motorcycles rural farming sheep wool family The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, one of Dorset’s most beloved summer events, returns on 13th and 14th August packed with exhilarating entertainment, rural charm, and memorable experiences for the whole family. Taking … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Opens Up About Feeling 'Inadequate' After Dad Sought Help Sunday, July 27, 2025 countryfile farming advice sustainability wiltshire legacy agriculture family farmers generations In the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile, presenter Adam Henson paid a visit to the Lemon family’s historic farm near Wilton, Wiltshire. The farm, a sprawling 1,335-hectare estate dating back to the 16th century, is managed … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson Receives Outpouring of Support After Sharing Heartbreaking Farm Update Saturday, July 26, 2025 countryfile farming drought agriculture cotswolds adamhenson farmers livestock crops climate Fans of BBC’s Countryfile were deeply moved after Adam Henson shared a heartfelt update about the struggles his farm is facing due to an intense drought. While Adam is widely recognized for his work on the show, he also … Read More
Thrilling Medieval Jousting Comes to Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Tuesday, July 22, 2025 jousting medieval knights dorset horse entertainment countryside show farming family Prepare to be transported back to the age of knights and chivalry as the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show in Dorset presents one of the UK’s most electrifying theatrical horse events on August 13th and 14th. For the first time … Read More