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Countryfile – Lower Hampen Farm

Farming and Country Life / 4 minutes of reading / June 4, 2023 / By HDclump

Countryfile – Lower Hampen Farm – In the idyllic landscape of the Cotswolds, specifically at the charming Lower Hampen Farm, we find our dynamic duo, Charlotte Smith and Matt Baker. They are on a mission to unveil the mysteries of traditional farming, a path faithfully tread by Lydia and Clive Handy. This couple has consciously chosen to push against the currents of modernity, returning to the time-tested methods and ethos of farming that rekindle a connection with the land and nature itself. Matt Baker, always eager to learn and engage, finds himself immersed in the fascinating art of yarn weaving. […]

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Countryfile – Upper Teesdale

Farming and Country Life / 5 minutes of reading / May 29, 2023 / By HDclump

Countryfile – Upper Teesdale: In the serene landscapes of Upper Teesdale in Durham Dales, renowned explorers Charlotte Smith and Matt Baker delve into the remarkable endeavours of those dedicated to preserving one of the UK’s most significant botanical treasures and safeguarding its diverse species. Charlotte embarks on a journey with Dr Margaret Bradshaw, a spirited 97-year-old botanist whose immense contributions to the region span seven decades. The exceptional Teesdale assemblage is a testament to her tireless efforts in identifying, cataloguing, and conserving its unique Arctic and alpine flora. Charlotte learns about Margaret’s spirited campaign in the 1960s to

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Landward episode 8 2023

Farming and Country Life / 4 minutes of reading / May 26, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 8 2023 – In our latest compelling episode, our protagonist, Dougie, immerses himself into the heart of Tweed Valley Forest Park, located in the picturesque Borders region. The forest, brimming with lush greenery and tranquil surroundings, is home to an abundance of wildlife. Dougie embarks on a scenic journey through the woods on the renowned Yair Estate, each step unveiling a new secret of the terrain. Along the path, he discovers the insightful efforts and meticulous strategies being put in place to future-proof the woodland. In a world where climate change and extreme weather events pose substantial threats,

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Countryfile – Cumbrian Shepherdess – Spring

Farming and Country Life / 4 minutes of reading / May 22, 2023 / By HDclump

Countryfile – Cumbrian Shepherdess – Spring: For the first of three visits this year, Sammi Kinghorn is on a hill farm in Cumbria, catching up with a passionate young farmer. In a series of three annual trips, the intrepid Sammi Kinghorn finds herself in the breathtaking countryside of a hill farm in Cumbria. She is visiting to spend some time with an enthusiastic young farmer who has a deep passion for the land and its creatures. This farmer is none other than the resolute and dedicated Katie, a 16-year-old with wisdom beyond her years. As the sun first

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Landward episode 7 2023

Farming and Country Life / 4 minutes of reading / May 20, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 7 2023: Dougie visits Hillhead Farm in Dumbartonshire to meet the farming family who are taking control of their succession. The Imrie family consists of six siblings who are working together to diversify the business and make the farm viable going forward – but what if you don’t come from a farming background? Anne is near Balfron meeting the farm match couple brought together by their passion for agriculture. She also visits Kilmartin Glen in Argyll to shine a light on the earliest prehistoric animal carvings discovered in Scotland. Cammy continues his series about inspirational

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Countryfile – Mental Health Awareness

Farming and Country Life / 5 minutes of reading / May 14, 2023 / By HDclump

Countryfile – Mental Health Awareness: Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Charlotte Smith travels to the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall to visit Chaos Farm, which stands for Community Helping All of Society. Charlotte meets the farm’s founder, Babs Rounsevell MBE, to see how their support programmes, based on agriculture and the great outdoors, help people with both their mental and physical wellbeing. Password: “hdclump.com” Elsewhere on the farm, Charlotte meets equine therapist Penny Tempest to discover how the gentle presence of horses can help with mental health, and then joins the farm’s ‘Men Outside’ group, which offers peer-to-peer

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Landward episode 6 2023

Farming and Country Life / 6 minutes of reading / May 12, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 6 2023: Dougie embarks on a remarkable journey as he explores the majestic landscape of the largest national nature reserve in the country, Mar Lodge Estate. Spanning a massive 29,000 hectares, this breathtaking estate is home to 15 munros nestled within the eastern reaches of the Cairngorms. As he traverses this awe-inspiring terrain, Dougie witnesses the extensive regenerative efforts aimed at restoring the ancient Caledonian forest to its former glory. Additionally, he delves into an ambitious project on the opposite side of the Cairngorm mountains that seeks to reintroduce captively bred Scottish wildcats into the wild later this

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Countryfile – A Rural Welcome Revisit

Farming and Country Life / 3 minutes of reading / May 8, 2023 / By HDclump

Countryfile – A Rural Welcome Revisit: Ten months on from their first visit, Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor are back in the New Forest in Hampshire to catch up with the community and families who have come together to help Ukrainian refugees. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, nearly 170,000 people have arrived in the UK, with rural communities across the country giving them a warm welcome. Margherita catches up with a mother and daughter who fled the war, to find out how life has been since arriving in rural Hampshire over a year ago. Matt revisits

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Landward episode 5 2023

Farming and Country Life / 7 minutes of reading / May 5, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 5 2023: With spring in the air, Dougie visits Aikengall Farm near Dunbar during their busiest time of the year. He lends a hand with the new arrivals as calving and lambing get fully under way. Arlene is also in East Lothian, climbing Traprain Law and meeting the Exmoor ponies that graze the hillside to keep the vegetation at bay. As the refreshing scent of spring fills the air, Dougie embarks on an exciting journey to Aikengall Farm near Dunbar during the most bustling season of the year. With the farm teeming with new life,

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Landward episode 4 2023

Farming and Country Life / 11 minutes of reading / May 4, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 4 2023: In this episode, Dougie takes a walk along the John o’ Groats Trail. He meets the man who created the route and discovers how it was inspired by the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Dougie explores the stunning Caithness coast, discovering some of the hidden historic sites along the way, including the Whaligoe Steps. As he traverses this breathtaking route, he encounters the visionary who brought it to life and learns about the inspiration behind its creation, drawn from the renowned Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Throughout his expedition, Dougie unveils the captivating beauty of the Caithness coast

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Countryfile – Lambing Special

Farming and Country Life / 4 minutes of reading / May 1, 2023 / By HDclump

Countryfile – Lambing Special: The arrival of spring is heralded by a delightful event across the United Kingdom – the birth of millions of lambs in the lush countryside. Charlotte Smith ventures to the captivating Outer Hebrides, where she meets Archie, a remarkable teenage farmer. Despite his tender age of 17, this determined young man already manages a sprawling 600-acre farm on the picturesque island of North Uist. Meanwhile, in the Scottish Borders, Paralympian Sammi Kinghorn returns home to assist with lambing on her family’s farm. This enchanting landscape, steeped in a rich farming tradition, is where she nurtured her

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Landward episode 3 2023

Farming and Country Life / 4 minutes of reading / April 30, 2023 / By HDclump

Landward episode 3 2023: The team dive into the sea for a marine special. Dougie is in Arran to find out how 15 years of a fishing ban has transformed a no-take zone in Lamlash Bay, and Arlene gets an insight into trout breeding she will never forget. The town of Cromarty has a population of just 700, and 100 of them are coastal rowers, and Anne takes to the sea to investigate why it’s such a fast-growing pastime. Shahbaz chooses his favourite marine-themed viewers’ photographs, and a mermaid takes us on a deep dive into the

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