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5 recipes to celebrate British Tomato Fortnight
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- Posted: 24 May 21
Today marks the start of British Tomato Fortnight, let us inspire you with a few new recipes to try this week.
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Come on in! To the Farmer's Kitchen
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- Posted: 15 May 21
We're delighted to say that as of Monday 17th May, we will be able to welcome you back inside to enjoy a meal in the Farmer's Kitchen!
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National Vegetarian Week 2021
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- Posted: 10 May 21
Now it probably comes as no surprise that we LOVE vegetables here at Farndon Fields! But how can you incorporate more vegetables into your weekly meals?
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How to create a potted herb garden
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- Posted: 4 May 21
This week we thought we’d make the most of all the lovely potted herbs we have at Farndon Fields and show you how to create a potted herb garden.
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Delicious Recipes to Try this May
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- Posted: 2 May 21
We've picked out a few of our favourite seasonal vegetables and found delicious recipes for you to enjoy this week.
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Seasonal treats to enjoy this Spring
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- Posted: 30 April 21
After the cold weather of winter, there's nothing better than celebrating spring with delicious seasonal ingredients!
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April on the Farm 🚜
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- Posted: 26 April 21
This month has been a busy month for the farm team. With all of this lovely dry and sunny weather, we've been busy planting!
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Great British Beef Week 2021
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- Posted: 23 April 21
Great British Beef Week is a fantastic opportunity to champion the quality local beef we source directly from local farmers we know and trust.
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A week of Spring sunshine for our Farmer's Kitchen reopening ☀️
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- Posted: 20 April 21
It's been fantastic to reopen our Farmer's Kitchen and welcome you all back to enjoy a meal.
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The Farmer's Kitchen is reopening!
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- Posted: 3 April 21
We are excited to announce that we will be reopening the outside seating area of the Farmer's Kitchen from Monday 12th April!
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Spring is in the air at Farndon Fields!
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- Posted: 19 March 21
Spring is most certainly in the air and the farm team have been busy encouraging wildlife at the farm.
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Our Easter favourites at Farndon Fields
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- Posted: 16 March 21
We've put together a few Easter recipes we love to cook over the long weekend.
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National Butchers Week
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- Posted: 9 March 21
National Butchers Week is here! We're proud to have our own team of master butchers here at Farndon Fields.
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British Pie Week
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- Posted: 5 March 21
Did you know that British Pie Week starts on Monday, try out our delicious new recipe!
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Delicious Gifts to give this Mother's Day 🍰
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- Posted: 25 February 21
Get organised for Sunday 14th March and spoil your mum with delicious local food.
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Strawberry Planting has begun at the farm 🍓
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- Posted: 21 February 21
The farm team have been busy this week planting the first of the strawberry plants
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We've expanded our delivery areas 🚚
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- Posted: 15 February 21
To help provide even more people in our community with delicious and local food we've added some new delivery locations!
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Our Favourite Valentines Day Dinners
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- Posted: 11 February 21
This Valentines Day, why not treat your loved one to a Valentine's Day feast they'll love.
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Celebrate at Home this Valentines
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- Posted: 8 February 21
This Valentine's Day, let us do the hard work so you can relax and enjoy the day.
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Share a little love this Valentines Day 💕
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- Posted: 3 February 21
Just because we're in a lockdown doesn't mean you can't share a little love to someone you care for this Valentine's Day.
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A sprinkling of snow adds a little magic
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- Posted: 30 January 21
We're proud to have a dedicated team, who, despite the weather, continued working hard so we could stay open earlier this week.
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Cook along live with Rosemary Shrager 👩🍳
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- Posted: 27 January 21
The Farm Retail Association has teamed up with Rosemary Shrager to bring you a series of free cook along sessions to join in with at home!
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Winter Warmers to enjoy this January
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- Posted: 25 January 21
All this cold weather calls for one thing, comfort food! Check out a few of the delicious, seasonal recipes which are getting us through this month.
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Shop Safely at Farndon Fields 🛒
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- Posted: 20 January 21
We wanted to reassure you that we are still doing everything we can to make shopping at Farndon Fields simple and safe.
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What to cook this Burns Night
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- Posted: 18 January 21
Burns Night is a celebration of the life and work of the Scottish poet Robert Burns and the perfect opportunity to try cooking something new
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Our Takeaway Roast Dinner Boxes are back!
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- Posted: 11 January 21
Back by popular demand, our takeaway Roast Dinner boxes! Made fresh and to order.
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Shop Local this Lockdown
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- Posted: 5 January 21
With last nights news we just wanted to reassure you that as an essential food shop we will remain open.
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Make shopping local your New Years Resolution
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- Posted: 1 January 21
It's around this time of year that everyone starts to think of New Year's resolutions for the year ahead. Why not make one simple change and make it your resolution to shop and eat local in 2020.
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What to cook with your leftover Turkey
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- Posted: 26 December 20
Check out some of our top recipes for leftover turkey.
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Our tips and timings for the perfect turkey
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- Posted: 19 December 20
We've put together a few of our top tips to help you sail through Christmas day and present your family and friends with a delicious turkey.
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How to care for your Fresh Christmas Tree
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- Posted: 30 November 20
There's nothing more impressive than a healthy looking Christmas tree so we've put together a few easy tips to look after your fresh tree this year.
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Our guide to brilliant Brussels Sprouts
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- Posted: 22 November 20
Whether you're a lover or a hater, follow our guide and learn why Brussels Sprouts shouldn't just be eaten at Christmas!
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Pumpkin Season at Farndon Fields
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- Posted: 5 October 20
It’s officially pumpkin season here at Farndon Fields! The team have been busy picking our first crop of homegrown pumpkins down at the farm.
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British Food Fortnight 2020
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- Posted: 15 September 20
Britain's national food celebration takes place every autumn and celebrates the food you can find on your doorstep!
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New milk vending machine in the farm shop
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- Posted: 11 September 20
We're excited to announce that our brand new milk vending machine is up and running in the farm shop!
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Eat Out to Help Out
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- Posted: 4 August 20
Every Monday - Wednesday in August (after Tuesday 11th August), we will be taking part in the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme
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Celebrating 35 years of Farndon Fields!
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- Posted: 10 July 20
This year we are celebrating 35 years of Farndon Fields and to celebrate we'll be having a week long party!
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020
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- Posted: 3 June 20
To help you choose the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day. Father’s Day : Sunday 21st June
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Feeding Harborough: Our new home delivery service
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- Posted: 13 April 20
We are delighted with how popular our new service has been and in the first 3 weeks, we have managed to pick, pack and deliver over 1,500 orders to customers who are self-isolating.
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Farm Shop of the Year 2020
- Date:
- Posted: 10 March 20
We're are over the moon to announce that we have won the Farm Shop of the Year in the Guild of Fine Food Awards!
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We are proud to announce our new sponsorship!
- Date:
- Posted: 27 January 20
We're excited to announce that we are the sponsors for local group Rocket Youth Sports Cheerleading Class!
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The mystery of the gold ring in the Savoy Cabbage
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- Posted: 14 January 20
On Saturday 7th December, a Savoy Cabbage was bought from us here at Farndon Fields. The customer took the cabbage home and whilst she was preparing the veg found a gold ring inside. We're now trying to reunite the ring with its owner and solve the mystery of the gold ring in the savoy cabbage!
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Supporting our local community & charities
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- Posted: 10 January 20
In 2019, we supported over 100 local groups, community fundraisers and charity events.
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Luxury Christmas Wreath making workshop
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- Posted: 5 December 19
On Wednesday 4th December, we hosted our very first wreath making workshop! We warmed mulled wine and mince pies and welcomed 12 lovely ladies to create something special for their front door.
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Christmas Shopping Evening 2019
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- Posted: 28 November 19
On Wednesday 27th November, we hosted our annual Christmas Shopping Evening here at Farndon Fields!
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Farndon Fields Christmas Gift Guide 2019
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- Posted: 25 November 19
From stocking fillers to hampers, we've selected a few of our favourite Christmas presents from around the farm shop!
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Calligraphy Workshop with Millie Stone
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- Posted: 18 November 19
On Wednesday evening we channeled our creative side and learnt the art of Modern Calligraphy with local artist Millie Stone.
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Pumpkin Farm Experience 2019
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- Posted: 8 November 19
Well, what a fantastic October we've had down at the farm. We had an exciting few weeks welcoming customers old and new to come and explore all that we grow here at Farndon Fields.
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Great Food Club Awards 2020: Farm Shop of the Year!
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- Posted: 2 November 19
We are pleased to announce that we have won Farm Shop of the Year in the Great Food Club Awards 2020!
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Flower Workshops at Farndon Fields
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- Posted: 1 October 19
Back in August, we hosted our very first flower workshop in the Farmer's Kitchen. Well, it was such a success we invited her back for an Autumn workshop as well!
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Farndon Fields Team Farm Tour 2019
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- Posted: 23 September 19
After a busy summer we gathered up the team and headed down to the farm for our annual team tour.
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3 tasty ways to enjoy Orla potatoes
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- Posted: 8 August 19
If you aren't familiar with the Orla potato then you really have been missing out...
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The story of the Farndon Fields strawberry
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- Posted: 26 July 21
Believe it or not, here at Farndon Fields we've been growing strawberries for over 30 years!
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Independent Retailer Month Farndon Fields
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- Posted: 16 July 19
Farndon Fields is a first-generation family business founded by Kevin Stokes in 1983 when he ploughed the grass fields and planted the first potatoes at Farndon Fields Farm...
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Summer Shopping Festival 2019
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- Posted: 1 July 19
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Summer Shopping Festival!
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3 reasons you should treat yourself to a houseplant
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- Posted: 10 June 19
Did you know that people tend to spend up to 90% of their time indoors? So why not bring the outdoors in with a lovely looking houseplant!
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Our top 5 British cheeses
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- Posted: 4 June 19
Have you met Sam? He is our resident cheese expert and has just returned from competing in the Young Cheesemonger of Year 2019 Awards, and guess what? He came second!
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5 Easy Ways To Use Less Plastic
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- Posted: 8 May 19
Here at Farndon Fields, we’re always trying to work out how we can reduce our own plastic waste as well as that of our customers. Follow these easy 5 steps to get you started.
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Muddy Stiletto Awards 2019
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- Posted: 17 May 19
To celebrate being a finalist in the Muddy Stiletto Awards, we thought we'd share just a few of our favourite local businesses that are also finalists in this year's awards.
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Why you should get a Farndon Fields loyalty card
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- Posted: 6 May 19
Signing up for a loyalty card is quick and easy and means you'll be rewarded for shopping in the Farm Shop and eating in the Farmer's Kitchen.
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Leicestershire Tourism Awards 2017 Winner!
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- Posted: 4 December 17
We are very excited to announce that we won The Best Farm Shop Award in the Leicestershire Tourism Awards 2017!
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Christmas Shopping Evening 2017
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- Posted: 1 December 17
On Wednesday 29th November we hosted our Christmas Shopping Evening at Farndon Fields. We welcomed several local suppliers to sample their products as well as having a range of our own homemade products to taste too.
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Farndon Fields Team Evening
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- Posted: 19 September 17
The Farndon Fields team enjoyed an evening on the farm in September for our annual farm tour and dinner.
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Muddy Stiletto Awards 2017
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- Posted: 19 July 17
We won the Best Farm Shop in Leicestershire Award in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2017!
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The Blaston Show 2017
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- Posted: 30 June 17
This year was the show’s 60th Anniversary which celebrated how much farming has changed since 1957.
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Air Ambulance Charity Donation
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- Posted: 30 June 17
We’d like to say a massive thank you to all our customers who helped us raise over £1300 for the Air Ambulance Service!
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Spring Farm to Fork Dinner 2017
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- Posted: 16 May 17
On 26th April we hosted the Spring Farm to Fork Dinner, the evening celebrated Spring and our local farming community.
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Winter Farm to Fork Dinner 2017
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- Posted: 10 February 17
The Winter Farm to Fork Dinner was held on Tuesday 24th January in the Farmer’s Kitchen.
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Christmas Shopping Evening 2016
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- Posted: 10 December 16
To welcome in the festive season we invited our loyal customers to come and join us for an evening of local food and lie music here at Farndon Fields.
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Joules Photoshoot at Farndon Fields
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- Posted: 26 October 16
During a few lovely sunny Autumn days in October the Joules crew descended on Farndon Fields for a photoshoot around the farm shop.
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Autumn Farm to Fork Dinner 2016
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- Posted: 18 November 16
We welcomed 100 guests to enjoy a five course tasting menu crafted by Greg and our team of chefs.
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Farndon Fields Team Evening 2016
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- Posted: 18 August 16
On Wednesday 17th August the Farm Shop, Farmer’s Kitchen and Farm teams all came together on the farm for our annual tractor and trailer farm tour and Big Green Egg BBQ.
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Summer Farm to Fork Dinner 2016
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- Posted: 16 August 16
We brought the farm to the farm shop for the Summer Farm to Fork Dinner!