Back-to-School starts with the brain

By Jess Oldfield, Nutritional Therapist & Mum of Two September’s just around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve got that slightly fizzy mix of excitement and overwhelm building. We’re busy making summer plans, labelling school jumpers, drowning in...

We’re Open as Normal – Despite the B3108 Closure

Hartley Farm Shop & Kitchen is open as normal, with no change to our opening hours, despite the closure of the B3108 between Winsley and Bath for essential roadworks. The works are due to continue until the end of the summer holidays, but access to Hartley Farm...

Could a bottle of Coke really be the difference?

Something grabbed my attention the other day while I was driving. Now, let’s be honest – most of the news lately has been pretty bleak. But for once, something came blaring over the radio that actually lifted my spirits. And even more surprisingly… it came from the...

Why Clarkson’s Farm feels oddly familiar

A few months ago, I wrote about how I often struggle to come up with the next thing to write about. That familiar battle with the blank page, and wondering whether anyone really wants to hear your ramblings. So, when I found myself doing the inevitable scroll through...

The Patchwork Quilt of English Farming

Isn’t it absolutely beautiful at the moment? Hedgerows bursting with blossom, fields a vibrant green, and birdsong ringing out from dawn ‘til dusk. I’ve been deep in dad mode these past few weeks. “You know, kids, you can travel the world and still crave this scene —...

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March

March

As we waved goodbye to the chill of January and February, our team has been deep in the throes of planning for the exciting year ahead. With spring peeking around the corner, we're thrilled to start...

Preparing for the Festive Season

Preparing for the Festive Season

As we venture into November, there's a buzz of excitement in the air at Hartley Farm as we gear up for the festive season. Christmas orders are in full swing, and we're passionately curating a...

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