http://www.rsnonline.org.uk/Environment/Countryside-faces-inescapable-change.html
Great article on the countrysides part in helping deliver our energy needs
Our micro generation turbine application has been refused again on ‘landscape’ grounds despite significant screening and mitigation.
Seems the new green farm dream is more difficult than we first imagined…..! As an ex employee of CPRE I believe in a living and working countryside and will continue to push for sustainable enterprise that will allow us to manage our beautiful landscape and earn a living in this rural location.
It is us as landowners that have the power to help produce the energy needed to meet our ever growing demands……why can’t farmers be energy as well as food producers?!
Without change and investment, the countryside will die on its feet
We have finally launched the website and we are busy getting everything ready for the launch of Secret Cloud House Holidays- luxurious yurt holidays on a small farm in the Derbyshire Dales
We have already been listed as a special place to stay by Alistair Sawdays, Canopy and Stars
Can’t wait to welcome our first guests- check out the website www.secretcloudhouseholidays.co.uk
Lovely surprise to get champagne in the post yesterday, our renewable energy blog won blog of the month on the Farming Futures website
http://www.farmingfutures.org.uk/blog/21st-century-farming-versus-20th-century-attitudes
A very Happy New Year to clients and friends both old and new. I look forward to working with you during 2011 and hope we can continue to promote the work of fantastic rural enterprises
Despite adverse weather earlier in December, a successful open day was held at Mulino Lodge near Kniveton. The weather affected attendance, however the event went ahead and raised £203.22 for the Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group.
The open day was held to inform people about the plans for a new and more sustainable farm at the site, which the young owners are working hard to restore. “It was a shame the weather wasn’t in our favour, but we had a great afternoon and made the most of the snow whilst raising over £200 for a very worthwhile cause” stated Craig Barks.
“We would like to thank all those who gave so generously, both on the day and with raffle prizes in advance. Particular thanks go to Derby Live for donating pantomine tickets and the Heights of Abraham for a family pass” adds Catherine Webster.
Go to www.secretcloudhouseholidays.co.uk and register your email to recieve a voucher for 10% off a stay during 2011. Hurry, offers end 31st December
Catherine Webster, Muddy Boots director is set to launch an exciting, new sustainable tourism business during 2011 See www.secretcloudhouseholidays.co.uk for more details and a 10% discount
