News

Did you know that the fleece of each breed of sheep has evolved to suit their historic location. Wool from each of the UK's native sheep breeds has its own unique characteristics and is valued for those properties, from colour and texture to the amount of lanolin which impacts moisture wicking and antimicrobial properties.

160 simple, nature-friendly recipes which really work If you have a new pet at home after Christmas, or simply are finding your carpet is not looking clean and fresh as you would like it to, then Green Clean Your Home has an eco-friendly solution. This is especially important when you have pets and small children in the house, or suffer from allergies from the many toxins and chemicals in commercial cleaners from the shops.  With Green Clean Your Home you can not only quickly and simply make products that are just as reliable and effective, but you can also reduce...

'The reader will always learn something new, fascinating or downright unnecessary by reading a David Ashforth book. ‘Curiosities’ is no different'. 

The Feather Bender's Advanced Flytying Techniques (Barry Ord Clarke, 2025) reviewed by Matt O'Neil on his YouTube channel @SavageFlies

https://youtu.be/Qtpti1IFUgg

'Whether you're a fan of dogs or not, I can't recommend this book enough as a funny tale of life on a family farm surrounded by some very eccentric characters - human and dog alike. I've put the link to buy it in the comments in case you want to get a copy for the crazy dog person in your life'. Caroline Stocks, agricultural journalist and editor.