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Snow to sunshine to rain all in a day at Kensmyth, Clay Meadow
24/01/2025

Snow to sunshine to rain all in a day at Kensmyth, Clay Meadow

I don’t think anyone would have known what to wear on this day – even the Alpaca were confused!

Tekplas Barn partitions at Kensmyth, Clay Meadow come in handy again!
15/01/2025

Tekplas Barn partitions at Kensmyth, Clay Meadow come in handy again!

Many of our avid followers will recall that I designed some Barn partitions working with Tekplas which at readily moveable and can be shortened and lengthened easily as well as lowered or heightened – marvellous They came in really handy this week with the changing weather and we were able to segr...

Love, pain and Flat Coated Retrievers – in peace at Kensmyth
07/01/2025

Love, pain and Flat Coated Retrievers – in peace at Kensmyth

Some blogs maybe should be forgotten about and not repeated – especially in view of new life. In this case, we have a new beautiful hefty 40kg dog whom we have now had 18 months. However, sadly just a short while ago was the 2 year mark of losing our beloved Flat Coated Retriever here […]

Merry Christmas to all our friends, family and customers from Kensmyth
30/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our friends, family and customers from Kensmyth

Well the dreaded Covid/Flu got us and we had to cancel family coming but I can definitely recommend UNO for those needing to stay at home! Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all..

Lakeside Brasserie in the Waterparks near Kensmyth Alpaca, Clay Meadow
30/12/2024

Lakeside Brasserie in the Waterparks near Kensmyth Alpaca, Clay Meadow

Well a visit from the grandchildren meant a quick trip to the Lakeside Brasserie who will always accommodate children and large families. The Christmas menu was superb and just before we all caught Covid/flu in time for Christmas..

Winter is coming – rubber mats and Field Shelters at Kensmyth Alpaca
30/12/2024

Winter is coming – rubber mats and Field Shelters at Kensmyth Alpaca

2024 has been unreal in terms of rain. The alpaca with padded feet need respite on the dry but also for their fleece to not get soggy and remain soggy in wet misty weather. Field shelters keep the wet off their backs but their feet can get very sore indeed if not allowed to dry […]

Farmers stand united in December 2024 at Kensmyth Alpaca, Clay Meadow
30/12/2024

Farmers stand united in December 2024 at Kensmyth Alpaca, Clay Meadow

Who knew what lay ahead for Farmers when we watched this magnificent beast do her job?

Hedgecutting at Kensmyth Alpaca at Clay Meadow
30/12/2024

Hedgecutting at Kensmyth Alpaca at Clay Meadow

Well at long last it dried out just about enough to take the risk on hedge cutting – now or never as I believe it will be a very wet winter. Very long day but worth every cold moment..

Coloured Ryeland sheep ready for tupping at Kensmyth Alpaca
30/12/2024

Coloured Ryeland sheep ready for tupping at Kensmyth Alpaca

Well the flock of sheep are soon to leave to be tupped. The lambs too young as only born January 2024 but the Shearling Ewes must go to the tup (Ram) for next April 2025 birthing. They should produce singles hopefully albeit two are from sets of twins.. fingers crossed for next year.

Remember, Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder and HEDGEHOGS
30/12/2024

Remember, Remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder and HEDGEHOGS

One can never really warn enough about Hedgehogs in dry (or wet) leaf piles and of course the disturbance to livestock by the fireworks used by many without care and attention. Meantime a more interesting look at the working Gun dog at Kensmyth!

November 2024 we welcome you at Kensmyth in the Cotswolds
30/12/2024

November 2024 we welcome you at Kensmyth in the Cotswolds

With the promise of some dry weather, hedge cutting looking hopeful and blue skies – welcome!

Eliot Arms in South Cerney in the Cotswolds interesting menus..
30/12/2024

Eliot Arms in South Cerney in the Cotswolds interesting menus..

Well the Elliot Arms in South Cerney has to take my vote for the most unusual Menu in 2024. Great service but do check the menu before you go as it is very unusual. great puddings though still

Farming life in all weathers in the Cotswolds at Kensmyth Alpaca
30/12/2024

Farming life in all weathers in the Cotswolds at Kensmyth Alpaca

the beauty of the fog and cold still enlightens me in its morning glory..

hot dog waiting for paint to dry at Kenmsyth in the Cotswolds
30/12/2024

hot dog waiting for paint to dry at Kenmsyth in the Cotswolds

I think this was a very optimistic painter to start when he did.. it took another month before anything else happened LOL

Bourton on the water in the rain in the Cotswolds
30/12/2024

Bourton on the water in the rain in the Cotswolds

I simply do not know why, when my grandchildren visit and they want to visit Bourton on the Water, it always rains in some form or another. Always plenty of things to do and places to see, even if there are so many tourists even in autumn!

October 2024 welcome and please bring drier weather at Kensmyth, Clay Meadow
30/12/2024

October 2024 welcome and please bring drier weather at Kensmyth, Clay Meadow

When you do not have your own hedge cutting equipment you have to book, hope and pray for the ground to be dry when your turn comes.. meantime bonkers conkers in October!

Biblical weather in the Cotswolds after the sunshine
30/12/2024

Biblical weather in the Cotswolds after the sunshine

I hate to say that I think we are in for a wet winter this year.. when we get this so early on. You guessed it folks – the Mole Valley Car Park flooded – wellies needed to get across the car park !!

colour in the Cotswolds from Kensmyth alpaca, Clay Meadow
30/12/2024

colour in the Cotswolds from Kensmyth alpaca, Clay Meadow

There is, as I have often said, nothing more beautiful than the Cotswolds in the right light ..

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