Smallholder | Property

The joy of renovation

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:10:00 +0000

Liz Tucker asks how to make a house a comfortable home

Winter smallholding security

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

PC Nick Wood from Avon and Somerset Constabulary looks at securing your property

Winter smallholding security

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:04:32 +0000

PC Nick Wood from Avon and Somerset Constabulary looks at securing your property

Time to get settled before winter

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Taking a look at some smallholdings for sale nationwide

Generate your own electricity?

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:10:00 +0100

Liz Wright talks to fellow smallholder John Moore who says, “Yes you can”

Affordable homes in the county? Government proposals for re-use of farm buildings

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:50:00 +0100

Jonathan Millar on change of use of buildings from commercial to residential

Smallholders selling up as costs soar?

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:52:59 +0100

Jonathan Millar's news and views on the rural property market

Henfest 2011

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:40:00 +0100

If you are considering ex-battery hens, why not attend 'Henfest 2011'. On Saturday 30th July Lorraine and Russell Barrett, in conjunction with 'Little Hen Rescue' will be holding a charity event in Roxwell, Essex, attempting ro rehome 1000 of these endearing creatures. Tonty Beavis comments that he gave homes to 4 last year and it has been fantastic watching the poor, emaciated, almost featherless birds turn into plump, happy and characterful pets. And as an added bonus As well as the chickens, several other charities will be there including 'Greyhound Homer' and 'Bird Line', a parrot rehoming charity. There will also be a beekeeping hive on display as well as a tombola and various stalls.You can treat the kids to a donkey ride, admire the alpacas and sheep and treat yourself to coffee and cake and make an afternoon of it.

Henfest 2011

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:40:00 +0100

Top Ten Tips for ‘Greening’ Your Home

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:50:00 +0000

James Strawbridge, eco-campaigner, TV presenter and author 1. Energy efficient windows Heating bills can cost a fortune and fuel prices are only going to increase. One very effective way to reduce your bills and make your house worth more is to replace your old windows with more efficient rated windows.