Hello Everyone,
Well the last 2 weeks have seen a mixture of sunshine and showers at our self-catering cottages here by the sea. You can watch the weather coming in over the sea from the farmhouse and cottages and run for cover as a shower approaches, some of which have been quite heavy, but within minutes the sun has been out and it has been really warm. This week hasn’t been as good as last, but everyone seems to have enjoyed themselves and had a few barbecues.
It is hard to believe we are more than 1/2 way through August and soon the children’s holidays will be over. Last week saw the return of 3 families who have stayed with us several times and the children had a great time helping me feed the animals. So a big thank you to Evan, Luke, Maddie, Aimee, Luke and Niamh, the animals have all missed you this week. This week and next week we have families who have stayed with us before and it is always lovely to catch up and see the children growing up and still enjoying coming here.
The sea looks lovely at the moment, twinkling in the sun with patterns of silver all over it. The tide is out and I can see people on the beach and in the sea, as I sit writing this for you. It has been the Pembrokeshire County Show this week, which has been a big draw for people and some of our guests went to Colby Gardens for an evening walk last night to find out about life in the woods. The children were delighted to have seen several bats and they also put out food for the badgers. Earlier in the day there was an activity session on woodland birds and Maria from the Birds of Prey Rescue Centre here in Amroth, was there talking about the Owls and other birds she cares for and releases back to the wild. Sadly some are too badly injured and have to be put down, others have to be rehomed into a safe environment, some remain permenant residents with her but her aim is always to get them well and release them. She works voluntarily and tirelessly for the birds and has to be really admired for her work.
Next week sees another village show, which I shall try to get to, Marley and Me is being shown by the Film Club at the village hall in Amroth, there are events at Pembroke Castle on Saturday and Sunday and several other activities are going on.
News from the Farm.
I have collected a big basketful of damsons from our tree in the garden and from the trees in our fields and I hope to make some damson jam and chutney this evening. There is masses of fruit on the trees this year compared to last year, when I only found 2 damsons on the tree in the garden. I ate one and I think the squirrel or a bird had the other!!
My tomatoes are doing really well in the greenhouse and the beetroot and carrots have been wonderful in the veg. plot. The peas, broad beans and french beans have also done well and I am at last getting a few runners, but usually I have masses of these. My main moan this year is the armies of slugs and snails that seem intent on destroying my veg. and flowers and nothing seems to deter them.
The animals are all O.K. but mucking out the goat house yesterday was a trial as the goats refused to get up and leave the house as they didn’t like the wind outside!! If you have met Dick and Harry you will know how stubborn they can be!!!
Wilson, our beloved retriever now 13, seems to be struggling on his legs today, although he seems better this lunchtime than first thing this morning, when I was wondering how much longer he would enjoy his very little walk to the hens and goats. At the moment he is outside watching Mike cut the grass.
Well I seem to have rabbited on a bit so I must away to get everything in place for a busy changeover of the self catering cottages tomorrow. Bookings are coming in rapidly for next year which is great for us and keeping me busy with the paper work.
Regards for now
Ann (Amroth Cottages)
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