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No one complained and I don't think there was a wicker man (at least not whilst I was there). The fire is a yearly event. It's not a state school so I guess if you don't like it you don't send your kids there. JuzaMum Ah, that explains it, unfortunately health and safety would soon have spoiled eve...

Thanks everybody for your warm welcomes

Crickleymal wrote:

berry wrote: and those frelling second home owners

Do I detect a Farscape fan? One of my favourite scifi series.

Me too - thought I was the only one! If I could drag you all off your soap boxes for a second (safety nets in place) and ask you guys if you think Wales is a viable prospect?

Thanks DND, I was thinking around 4 acres (depending on quality). Animals just for personal food and fed from the land. It will not be a business, just an effort to be as ish as poss. Good advice in checking out the local area which I will do when I leave work soon. Ireland looked attractive to me b...

I currently live in Suffolk and I'm looking for a holding in Wales due to scenery, water, affordability and (I thought) the soil. Reading a post earlier it was mentioned that clay was under peat. I've been trying to move away from clay soil as I hate it with a passion. Does anyone know if this is ge...

Wow! eventually I've made it to the right place - fingers crossed (obviously an idiot needing an idiots guide). Well, as you can see I'm new to this place and forums in general so wish me luck. About myself - essentially I'm in the late stages of leaving employment and getting a smallholding. I've b...