NEW PIG ON THE BLOCK

Hazlehead Hall’s resident farmer, William Booth, is delighted to announce the imminent arrival of two litters of pedigree Tamworth piglets. The piglets were born early March and are due to arrive at Hazlehead Hall when they have been weaned at the end of May.

The Tamworth’s have been bred by expert pig rearer Jonathan Charlesworth at Broad Close Farm, just up the road, in Silkstone. As Jonathan explains, “The Tamworth pig is the aristocrat of the pig world commanding attention with its large frame, long legs, pricked up ears and distinctive ginger colour. It is more akin to a wild boar in appearance than your standard domestic pink pig. It is a unique, individual and boisterous character that you can’t help but notice. They are a real pleasure to breed and rear.”

Jonathan continues, “The piglets are currently living free-range in the beautiful woodland at Broad Close Farm. They are making the most of it, rooting in the earth and generally creating havoc. Local ramblers walking past the woods stand watching them running riot for hours.”   William Booth said, “The Tamworth pig is a fantastic creature, we are confident that Hazlehead’s existing Gloucester Old Spots will be delighted to see them. No doubt they’ll all be frisking about in the top field near the shop this summer. They will be a joy to have at the farm. However we’re not quite sure how the free range barbary ducks and hens are going to take having a new pig on the bloc

SENSATIONAL SIZZLING SUMMER OF SPORT!

WORLD CUP 2006- 10^TH JUNE ENGLAND Vs PARAGUAY, 15^TH JUNE ENGLAND Vs TRINIDAD & TOBAGO & 20^TH JUNE ENGLAND Vs SWEDEN

World cup fever is sweeping the nation this summer with England kicking off 3pm on Saturday 10^th June 2006 with their first match against Paraguay.

For those of us who won’t be headed to Germany; it’s time to get your friends round, drag the TV into the garden & wheel out the BBQ.  With matches at the weekend or teatime it the perfect excuse to cheer the boys on in style.

The team at Hazlehead Hall Farm Shop have prepared a great selection of red meats for you to choose from for a sizzling BBQ feast. Including; tender fillet steaks, home-made beef burgers, spicy sausages and succulent lamb & pork kebabs.

All of Hazlehead Hall Farm Shop’s meat & vegetables can be prepared to meet your individual requirements, for example pre-marinated steaks & gluten-free sausages. This will ensure that your BBQ preparation is easy and guaranteed to go down a treat with all your guests.

Call now to order your BBQ meat and freshly baked bread-cakes hampers. The farm shop team will be happy to advise you on quantities, cooking & serving suggestions. 

Wimbledon – start date 26^th June

For those who aren’t football mad but prefer lawn tennis, Wimbledon starts on the 26^th June. No doubt as ever, players will be competing late into the summer evenings.

To ensure you spend as much time as possible watching Tim et al; Farm Shop proprietor Sarah Booth has prepared a great selection of ready-made family meals, including; lasagne, cottage pie, coq au vin and beef in Guinness. For dessert, check out the vast range of home-made desserts including; chocolate cake, lemon cream sponge, parkin, fruit cake & much, much more!

Apart from tennis Wimbledon is famous for its strawberries and cream so why not get in the spirit and join them. Punnets of tasty local strawberries and whipped cream will be available from the Farm Shop throughout the tournament.

FATHER’S DAY – SUNDAY 18 ^th JUNE

In the midst of all the sports action make sure you don’t forget Father’s Day. Resident farmer William Booth recommends you serve up Hazlehead’s traditionally matured rump steak, with new potatoes and summer vegetables as a swift way to ensure you keep your Dad sweet for the next 12 months! Alternatively, pop into the farm shop for a Cuban cigar & some fine Port.