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    Category: england

    Markets -being on the other side of the stall.

    Warning this post contains opinions!
    my take on the lack of transparency around organic farming.

    November 6, 2019February 3, 2020 by kiwishepherdadventures

    The Battle of Evesham

    Saturday 10/08/19 The Battle of Evesham was originally held on 4th august 1265 in which Simon De Montfort, Earl of Leicester, leader of the rebels was defeated…… Read more “The Battle of Evesham”

    October 30, 2019February 3, 2020 by thetravellingshepherd

    The battle of Tewksbury

    Saturday the 13th of June is a important date in the medieval reenactment calendar. It is the day of the battle of Tewksbury, arguably the most important…… Read more “The battle of Tewksbury”

    July 20, 2019February 3, 2020 by thetravellingshepherd

    Shin kicking! And how I ended up in the world championships.

    The purpose of travel is to experience new things and take ones self out of your comfort zone.  Unfortunately, the way our travel plans have worked we…… Read more “Shin kicking! And how I ended up in the world championships.”

    June 16, 2019February 3, 2020 by thetravellingshepherd

    From Sheep to Asparagus

    As you may or may not know for the past three months Royce and I have been calling Northall in Bedfordshire home. Here in our tiny house…… Read more “From Sheep to Asparagus”

    May 29, 2019February 3, 2020 by kiwishepherdadventures

    Cropthorne Walkabout; Things to see in Worcestershire

    The county of Worcestershire is probably most famous for its sauce. However the history of the area most definitely pre-dates Lee and Perrin’s commercialization of their now…… Read more “Cropthorne Walkabout; Things to see in Worcestershire”

    May 16, 2019February 3, 2020 by kiwishepherdadventures

    MARKETS, SHOPS AND BUZZARDS

    Hello again and welcome back. So you may have noticed some changes to the site. Courtney has agreed to lend her artistic input and join me in…… Read more “MARKETS, SHOPS AND BUZZARDS”

    April 18, 2019February 3, 2020 by thetravellingshepherd

    Why I haven’t slept passed 6.15am for the past two months.

    One word “Lambing.” When we left Ireland for England we were headed back with the intention to start work. We had acquired a job for a reasonably…… Read more “Why I haven’t slept passed 6.15am for the past two months.”

    April 10, 2019February 3, 2020 by kiwishepherdadventures

    GOOODBYYE ISLE OF WIGHT!!

    Good BYE Isle of Wight – Hello IRELAND So our time on the Isle is all gone, we really enjoyed our three months on the Isle working…… Read more “GOOODBYYE ISLE OF WIGHT!!”

    December 31, 2018May 4, 2019 by thetravellingshepherd

    Countryfile, the kiwi addition.

    Countryfile is a 45-minute show airing on Sundays, its demographic is the Sunday luncher in the city that wants to watch some easy watching telly after a…… Read more “Countryfile, the kiwi addition.”

    December 5, 2018February 3, 2020 by thetravellingshepherd

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