Rain, hail, sleet and snow - it seems that winter has arrived early this year.  I wonder if that means a white Christmas for some of us.

My poultry do not like the snow at all.  The turkeys ventured outside for a brief look around, but the chickens preferred to stay in their houses.  Not even dishes of warm porridge could tempt them to brave the cold, and I cannot say I blame them.  The wind blowing across the fields and through the orchard was really icy.

We have finally been granted planning permission for our new barn.  Unfortunately, the building work cannot be started until the New Year, so I am doubtful that the barn will be completed before my orphan lambs start arriving, usually towards the end of January.  I wonder if Frank would mind having a few lambs housed temporarily in our conservatory!

We have three new suppliers at the Parish Chest; Marcus Holt, who specialises in Military History research; the author, Jeffrey Pack and Audrie Reed, of Beautiful Memories, who makes the most wonderful films about your family history.

Don't forget that Parish Chest has a huge amount of products, any of which would be just perfect for Christmas presents, so why not get comfortable and have a rummage to see what you can find.

I was interested to hear that Brand Events has sold their share in WDYTYA? Live to BBC Magazines, who will now be taking over management of the event.  Does this mean we will have someone who actually knows something about family history looking after things?  That really would be a novelty!

Time for a cuppa.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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