Winkleigh Primary School Visit

Today the reception class from Winkleigh Primary School came, on a combined visit to Higher Punchardon Farm.

I showed them around the lake and we looked for the ducklings, but unfortunately these were too shy... We talked about swallows, wildflowers, and guessed how long it took to fill the pond from empty (range of guesses 100-300 days, answer 6 last summer!)

Hopefully the children will come back again soon and explore more of our wildlife.

Gold approval from the Devon Wildlife Trust

We're delighted to have been re-awarded 'Gold' in the Devon Wildlife Trust's business approval scheme.

It's a real accolade that marks all that we do here to conserve and enhance Devon's wildlife and to run our business sustainably.

In the words of the scheme's charter, it means that, together with other approved businesses, we work towards the common aims of:

Conserving and enhancing the natural environment, wildlife and habitats of Devon
Promoting sustainable tourism
Increasing access for all to the countryside
Promoting sustainable local produce
Increasing understanding of the need for good environmental management
Promoting environmentally sustainable business practice

More on our environmental policy here.