GTBS AWARDS

Just received the photos of the GTBS awards. It took place two weeks ago at Salmesbury Hall and was a really nice event. Salmesbury Hall is well worth a visit as its a most beautiful building with lots of history and there's a really unusual craft/gift shop. They also serve great food and scrummy home made cakes.Sharon, the manager is 2nd from the left in the group picture.
Victoria and John in the centre are from Martin Mere, they won a Gold award. We now have an arrangement with Martin Mere. They allow our guests in at a reduced entry fee and I give WWT members a 5% discount on their stay with us. Its working really well already.

GOZZY

Think  foxy roxy must have moved home! The geese were ganging up and attacking another one, (now called 'Gozzy') so we had to spilt them up. Gozzy now roams free around the farmyard and is still alive to tell the tale so foxy roxy can't still be around. Milly isn't quite sure what to make of Gozzy. She runs towards him then, as soon as Gozzy flaps his wings and hisses at her she skids to a halt. Then its like a 'mexican stand off'......neither will lose face and turn away so they both stand there looking at each other menacingly, at least as menecing as a 15 week old puppy can look!!
Beautiful day today, sun cracking the flags so should be able to get some work done to the nature walk we are trying to establish.

TOURISM AWARDS

Delighted to have been shortlisted in the Lancashire Tourism Awards for 'Best Self-Catering'. Busy working on my final submission, I can't believe just how long these things take to put together, still it will be all worth while if we win.

Milly is just adorable. Can't wait to start taking her for walks next week once she is fully vaccinated.  She has really settled in well and doesn't cry at night any more.

The hens are laying well now but we will have to get some more to keep up with demand.