Derbyshire Crofter

Lots of enthusiasm and lots to learn. Follow our journey to self sufficiency.

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Not normally a food photo sharer but we're very proud of tonight's dinner. It's our first meal that's 100% reared or grown by us. 😊

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Bit of a variation on a theme here for those who know my poems, but with avian flu here, it's the night before flockdown folks!

Here's the official guidance too: https://t.co/DKUUuWmTuM

#flockdown #Avianinfluenza #birdflu #poultry #chickens #ducks #geese @APHAgovuk

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

There's been a horrible outpouring of hatred against NHS staff in Trafalgar Square today by a crowd of anti mask, anti vacc, anti lockdowners. It's unbelievably unkind as the NHS continues to battle the reality of increased pressures from increasing covid rates. #gotyourbackNHS

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Today it's #WorldPoetryDay So I thought I'd share my latest poem with you, a couple of days ahead of the #nationaldayofreflection @mariecurieuk @DCHStrust

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

I was asked if I could write something to help promote vaccine uptake. Hope you like it. There are plenty more reasons too!

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

@Lillustrator Thank you! She's doing all about biographies at school this week and has to write about a famous person and has chosen you (no pressure)! If you wouldn't mind sharing any lesser known facts about yourself for this you'd totally make her day!

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

@Lillustrator All ready for #WorldBookDay2021 Amilia Fang Fan

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

All ready for #WorldBookDay2021, our Amelia Fang Fan @Lillustrator

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

@The_Boat_Inn @Jugandglass @MDBAshbourne @TwentyTenBar We miss you!

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Last week while chatting with @radiotwiggy on @BBCDerby about my daffodil poem, he challenged me to write a poem about pubs. So, rude not to oblige, here it is, I hope you like it.

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

12 months to the day since our road closed, so we made it a cake. Happy 1st birthday closed road.

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

#christmasisnotcancelled but it's very different this year...

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

Merry Christmas folks, it's a virtual one this year...
#tier4lockdown #christmasiscancelled

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

#shoplocal folks! Tune in to Radio Derby tomorrow morning to hear the wifey and her latest poetic offering 😍

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

I've written another poem! It's all about shopping in 2020 this time. Hope you like it. #shoplocal #lockdown #tier3

[Heather Longbottom @HebLongbottom]

'Twas the night before lockdown... my creative offering on this #LockdownEve. #Lockdown2

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Our key workers! 🐝

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

@LouiseCastleTop @EE Latest update from ee Network update: It's taking longer than expected to fix the problem in DE4 5JJ. We will continue to keep you updated.

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

@LouiseCastleTop @EE Ours is knackered too. We've reported it and they've confirmed they've detected a fault. Told us it should be sorted within 7 hours...

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Last October we were in Kintyre, and had swapped our @LandmarkTrust accommodation so that another family at Saddell could have it instead.We very randomly bumped in to that family at @kintyregin and since finishing the bottle wanted to remember that lovely time, so we made this!

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Last day of our hols in Kintyre and here's a little story for you. We were due to be staying at one of the @landmarktrust properties at Saddell but a few weeks ago I had a call asking if we'd mind changing cottages.

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Spotted one of this year's new queens on some cruddy old foundation at the back of the hive, but she's an absolute beauty!

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

First inspection for over a week due to the recent awful weather. Lovely to find all is well, so we celebrated with some @GosnellsMead. #anyexcuse

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Lovely Cromford.

[Derbyshire Crofter @derbyshirecroft]

Solidarity with all those having to wear PPE today. #bitwarm