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Taking love and essentials to Romania
This month we will head to a poor village near Calarasi in Romania to take some love and essentials to the local children. Fifty children will receive a ‘bag for life’ type bag containing hat, gloves, scarf, pencil case, colouring pencils, pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, toy car, cuddly toy, small […]

A regular passerby now at Marston Farm
We are delighted to see the new high speed Intercity Express trains whizzing past us regularly. With 20% more seats, all ergonomically designed, greater legroom, air-conditioning in all areas and window blinds throughout, it’s a great ride. There are also more tables and a plug socket and WiFi for everyone. Overhead racks are […]

Oktoberfest comes to Swindon
Swindon Cricket Club will host the world famous Oktoberfest this weekend, bringing traditional Bavarian entertainment, food and drink to the town for the very first time. Germany’s most important cultural event will kick off at 6pm on Friday evening and finish at 11pm on Satuday (noon start on Saturday). Party […]

Our first harvest of juicy pears 08.10.17
It was with sheer delight that we wondered into the orchard to find that our ‘pair of pear trees’ had produced their first harvest, after three years in the making. Our bees have clearly been busy working as some of the pears are whoppers! The taste is exquisite so it’s […]

Swindon Railway Festival 2017 – this weekend!
The big GWR event of the year, where railway fans of all ages come to celebrate all things railways is being held at the STEAM Museum this Saturday & Sunday from 10am-5pm. Spectacular model railway layouts are displayed alongside STEAM’s permanent exhibits and locomotives so you can experience intricate model […]

Murphy sends £20 to Romanian Animal Rescue Shelter
Fagaras Animal Rescue Shelter in Romania will receive a further £20 from Marston Farm Accommodation thanks to Murphy, the mini pinscher. Murphy stayed in The Beehive with his delightful owners, Amy & Darren, and the charge made for the canine to stay has been sent to Romania. It was the […]

Supporting Fagaras Animal Rescue Shelter in Romania
A new animal rescue shelter is currently under construction in Fagaras, Romania which will remove around 120 dogs from a public kill shelter and provide them with love, safety, food and the opportunity of a ‘furever’ home. The project is being supported by West Yorkshire Animals in Need together with […]

Follyfest starting in two days!
Faringdon’s annual music & entertainment festival starts this Friday. With live music Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday, it’s an event which features firmly on the calendars of many locals and people from the surrounding areas. Emerging artists can be enjoyed free of charge as the festival […]

Auto & Retro Festival – this Saturday at Lydiard Park
Classic cars, modern supercars, retro trade exhibitors, live entertainment and more (10:30-am-4:00pm) The Auto & Retro Festival showcases the heritage of classic vintage sports car legends and looks to the future with the latest automotive icons. Set in the beautiful historic estate of Lydiard House in over 260 acres of […]

Ready to welcome an 8 year old Birthday Boy!
We will greet our youngest Birthday Boy guest today. Freddie, whose Mum has bought him a stay in The Railway Carriage and a ticket to the Royal International Air Tattoo, to celebrate his 8th birthday, will check in later. It was exciting to put up the birthday bunting and pop […]
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