A free afternoon for all the family
Attractions and activities will include music, burgers, cakes, races, classic cars, crazy golf, farm machinery (ancient and modern), metal detecting and much more.
Fun for all and free entry.
All at Bolinge Hill Farm.
Raising funds for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Please see update below.
As part of Buriton's occasional 'Down on our Farms' programme of events, open days, walks and talks Mrs Susan Shone was planning to host a special mid-summer Farm Tea at Bolinge Hill Farm - for ‘seniors’ of the parish. Due to the social distancing requirements still in force this event will not now take place.
Parishioners are being encouraged to help reduce the number of dog attacks that have killed and injured scores of sheep in the parish in recent years.
The South Downs National Park Authority is promoting responsible dog walking and hoping that dog owners will help their pets stay out of trouble.
The campaign recognises that ‘dogs will be dogs’ and that it’s in their nature to explore.
But, in order to keep them safe, it is recommended that dogs are put on leads whenever near livestock.
Even the friendliest pet can turn into a killer if natural instincts take over.
Sheep can drop dead from shock and pregnant ewes can abort their young if scared.
An opportunity for parishioners, family and friends to take a delightful guided stroll along farm paths not normally open to the public - and opportunities (weather permitting) to see thousands of bluebells and impressive Early Purple orchids.
Farm owner Susan Shone will also provide afternoon tea back at Bolinge Hill farmhouse where visitors will be able to wander around the gardens. All proceeds will go to the Home Farm Trust.
This event is for parishioners and families only. Dogs are welcome on the walk – as long as they are kept on leads – but not in the garden for tea.
Supplies of Susan’s scrumptious beef will also be available from the freezer.
Pre-booking is essential - please see details below.
As part of Buriton's 'Down on our Farms' programme of events, open days, walks and talks Mrs Susan Shone is kindly hosting a special mid-summer Farm Tea at Bolinge Hill Farm on Wednesday afternoon, 10th July: 2.30 - 4pm.
This farm tea is solely for 'seniors' of the parish and pre-booking is essential: please contact Doug Jones as soon as possible (and by Friday 5th July at the latest) on 01730 231326 to book your place - and let the organisers know if transport is required.
That’s the message from Hampshire Police as they try to educate dog owners about the risk of attacks on livestock
Police Staff Investigator Melody Manning said:
“The worrying of livestock by dogs is a criminal offence. We would like to remind dog owners of the importance of being in full control when in the countryside and around livestock and wild animals.
“If an animal is injured or dies as a result of a dog attack, the animal’s owner has the right to seek compensation. This can be from the dog owner or the person in control of it when the attack occurred. This can include the cost of the animal, vet bills and the cost of removing and destroying it.
Local farmers are keen to be aware of local bee keepers
If farmers grow oil seed rape and other crops, they may spray it before harvesting. They are, therefore, keen to alert local bee keepers to try to avoid any risks to bees.
The ‘BeeConnected’ website (https://beeconnected.org.uk/) provides one way of doing this – and the tool may therefore be of interest to people in and around the parish.
Farmers are worried about fires in this extremely dry spell and hope parishioners can help - and avoid the risk of fires spreading to village homes and gardens.
With crops being tinder dry (and no sign of rain for the foreseeable future) it is feared that any spark could create a Buriton version of the Lancashire moor fires.
As well as refraining from having bonfires, it is suggested that people should take care when having BBQs and make sure that their used charcoal is disposed of carefully – and never thrown into fields!
With relatively poor water supply systems in parts of the parish it could be very difficult to put out any fires were they to start …
Get your tickets now
Buriton’s “Fun on the Farm” Day – with Barbecue – at Bolinge Hill Farm
From 11am to 5pm.
Get your tickets now from the Five Bells, The Village Inn, 17 Bones Lane or 3 Glebe Road.
£5 per ticket - but 4 for £16 if pre-booked.
A free Bolinge Hill burger and sweet ration for every ticket purchased, while stocks last …
Contact email = karenwhitebpc@hotmail.com
In aid of Help for Heroes.
An opportunity for parishioners, family and friends to take a delightful guided stroll along farm paths not normally open to the public - and opportunities (weather permitting) to see thousands of bluebells and impressive Early Purple orchids.
Farm owner Susan Shone will also provide afternoon tea back at Bolinge Hill farmhouse where visitors will be able to wander around the gardens.
This event is for parishioners and families only.
Please meet at the farmhouse for a 2pm start (and please wear sensible footwear as some of the farm tracks are likely to be muddy and wet).
Dogs are welcome on the walk - as long as they are kept on leads - but not in the garden for tea.
