Links

Livestock Sites

Southdown Sheep Society
Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society
British Pig Association
Shetland Cattle Herd Book Society (for registering pedigrees)
Shetland Cattle Breeders Society
South Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association - my local association
British Beekeepers Association - local beekeeping societies
Rare Breeds Survival Trust

Bed & Breakfast / Other Campsites

Redhill Farmhouse B&B - In Elberton, virtually walking distance. Ideal for staying over before or after the courses
Village Farm B&B -In Elberton, which is virtually walking distance. Ideal for staying over before or after the courses
Thornbury Town Council - link to a list of B&Bs etc in the local area (some closer than others)
Hortham Farm - nearest campsite to us, about 10 minutes away. No tents, no loos
Hogsdown Farm - campsite about 20 minutes drive from us - range of facilities
Crockleys Farm - very smart B&B about 15/20 mins from us
The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast - Based in a glorious part of Wales, just south of Abergavenny and perfect for walking and gourmet eating.
Just Couples - Our friends’ detached holiday property in France, ten minutes from the beach, yet in the Normandy countryside. The small stone cottage has been completely renovated to provide couples with a luxury base from which to explore the peaceful and unspoilt Manche region.

Useful Contacts

Field Science Ltd - Specialists in creating tailor made dressings for your soil based on a detailed analysis of your land. An informed alternative to giving your livestock licks they may not need.
Country Smallholding magazine
Ecological Land Cooperative - providers of truly affordable opportunities for land-based businesses in the UK in farming, forestry and other rural enterprises which are viable and ecologically beneficial.
Bee Proof Suits- Online retailer of beekeeper's clothing. Bee Proof Suits range includes full protective bee suits and separate jackets and trousers. All orders delivered free.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Homoeopathy at Wellie Level - farming courses on Homoepathy
Low Impact Living Initiative - a brilliant organisation full of bright ideas and courses etc
Sue Gibson Gardening courses
Jess's Ladies Organic Milk - where I get our lovely cream from
DASH - Devon Association of Smallholders
Craft Links - lots of lovely craft courses etc
Smallholding Times - useful site for buying/selling/renting smallholdings