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Forthcoming Presentation and Farming News
We are all getting excited about our forthcoming presentation for AA North East Caravan park of the Year 2013. (Pics will be posted next week) Today has been a busy day on the farm and as I am typing (8.30pm) Chris is only just coming in for the night. His day started this morning at 4.45am to milk the cows. We have had 1 calf born this afternoon at 2.30pm. It is a female charolais and is exceptionally cute. Chloe has chosen a calf that she will be showing at our local summer shows this year. She spends time grooming it and putting a halter on so that it gets used to being handled. The next stage of training will be to lead the calf out. This is usually the tricky bit and Chloe will need a lot of patience !
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Stay 7 nights for the price of 6
Stay for 7 nights and only pay for 6. Offer valid between 8th March 2013 to 23rd June 2013 and 9th September 2013 to 20th December 2013. Offer excludes weeks either side of bank holidays. Bookings and Enquiries 01723 859280
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Dalby Forest
Dalby Forest is a forest located on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. It is maintained by the UK Forestry Commission. Dalby Forest, along with Langdale Forest and Cropton Forest, forms part of the North Riding Forest Park. Found within the North York Moors National Park there are several car parks, a 'forest drive' throughout the forest, hiking trails and mountain bike trails (some start from the main visitor centre, others from Dixons Hollow, an area a little further along the forest drives). A toll is charged to enter the forest by car, although parking is free. The main visitor centre has a café and shop, which is adjacent to a selection of other businesses including a bike shop and various craft workshop.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England. First opened in 1836 as the Whitby and Pickering Railway, the railway was planned in 1831 by George Stephenson as a means of opening up trade routes inland from the then important seaport of Whitby. The line closed in 1965. It was reopened in 1973 by the North York Moors Historical Railway Trust Ltd. The preserved line is now a significant tourist attraction and has been awarded many industry accolades.
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Scarborough
Scarborough is a large town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. The modern town lies between 3 - 70 m (10 - 230 ft) above sea level, rising steeply northward and westward from the harbour onto limestone cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland. It is the main town (and largest) in the borough of the same name. With a population of around 50,000 in the town's boundaries, Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. It also has up to over 100,000 under the surrounding area within the district, and the greater area has over half a million residents, as of 2011 UK census. A person from Scarborough is traditionally known as a Scarborian, yet many different names are used. The town varies greatly from area to area; it is home to residential communities, business, fishing and service industries, plus a growing digital and creative economy, but overall is a top tourist destination on the East Coast of England. Scarborough won the 2008/2009 award for the most creative and inspiring entrepreneurship initiative in Europe, and was also named as the most enterprising town in Britain in 2008
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Castle Howard
Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire, England, 15 miles north of York. One of the grandest private residences in Britain, most of it was built between 1699 and 1712 for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, to a design by Sir John Vanbrugh. Castle Howard was built near the site of the ruined Henderskelfe Castle.
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Whitby
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a combined maritime, mineral and tourist heritage, and is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey where Caedmon, the earliest English poet, lived.
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Beck Isle Museum
Beck Isle Museum is housed in what is thought to be the first Agricultural College in England. It has twenty seven rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria and everything weird and wonderful. Thousands of objects are thoughtfully displayed in re-created period shops throughout buildings.
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Duncombe Park
Duncombe Park is the seat of the Duncombe family whose senior member takes the title Baron Feversham. It is situated near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England and stands in a commanding location above deeply incised meanders of the River Rye.
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Wolds Way Lavender
Set within ½ mile from the Wolds Way Walk, surrounded by mature woodland, on the northern edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds. Wolds Way Lavender and Herb Farm is a wonderful and relaxing place to visit. The family run 12 acre site is currently planted with over six acres of lavender ranging from rich hues of purple to the purest white. A large area of the farm has been made accessible for the disabled, raised lavender and herb beds make perfect viewing for all.
