Buying a smallholding, Setting up a smallholding, Smallholding as a hobby

The joy of renovation

12:10pm Tuesday 29th November 2011

Liz Tucker asks how to make a house a comfortable home

Winter smallholding security

10:00am Wednesday 23rd November 2011

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

Winter smallholding security

10:04am Thursday 17th November 2011

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

Time to get settled before winter

12:00pm Saturday 10th September 2011

Taking a look at some smallholdings for sale nationwide

Generate your own electricity?

10:10am Thursday 1st September 2011

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

9:50am Thursday 28th July 2011

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

Smallholders selling up as costs soar?

9:52am Wednesday 27th July 2011

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

Henfest 2011

3:40pm Thursday 21st July 2011

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

3:40pm Saturday 2nd July 2011

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.

Top Ten Tips for ‘Greening’ Your Home

1:50pm Monday 14th March 2011

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.