OCTOBER 2006

Hi All,

We hope you all had an enjoyable summer. The weather certainly behaved itself giving us enough sun to replenish our vitamin D and enough rain to keep the grass growing. It was also ideal for BBQ's and we hope you enjoyed your organic steaks and burgers alfresco. We weren't terribly impressed with the burgers in the BBQ boxes this year and have decided (unless there is a huge demand) not to do BBQ boxes next year. Instead we will produce some extra mince, available on request, so that people can make their own. There are lots of recipes for homemade burgers that are quick and delicious, we will put some on our website – feel free to send us your favourites.

Another change we plan to make in order to keep costs down for everyone, is to kill and process two animals at a time (sorry about using the K word I don't like the thought of it myself). We will then produce boxes slightly less often and freeze down any surplus here on the farm for people to have in between times.

Well, it's that time of year again (at least the shops in Exeter would have you believe it is anyway) - yes Christmas is coming! We are planning our next box to be ready at the end of November, just in time for all that pre-Christmas and New Year entertaining. If anyone would like a large joint  for a Christmas get together please let us know  in good time and I'm sure we'll be able to accommodate you. We unfortunately have to start charging £5 for deliveries outside of the Crediton area, but you are more than welcome to pick your boxes up from the farm (cup of coffee and lively conversation free). We will let you know the exact date the boxes will be ready nearer the time. Please send, phone or email orders as usual.

We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Simon and Karen Paddon