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JAYNE, THE FARM AND OTHER ANIMALS

There is something rather special about The Home Farm in Tatton Park. It’s not just that it has been restored and is still a working farm using many original buildings but the nostalgic atmosphere created by Manager, Jayne Chapman and her dedicated young team. Many hundreds of adults and children are entertained and educated here throughout the season. Walk out into the yard and suddenly you are gently transported to another era. Maybe the time of the second world war when the farm was vital for the self-sufficiency of the estate. Lord Egerton and his family, with their busy aristocratic lifestyle, provided employment for many local people either within the estate and also protection for young evacuees from Manchester

Eve (4), with copper curls and shy smile, was my companion for the day. Visiting just after a hectic Easter the whole farm was alive with new or imminent births and pretty spring flowers decorating the yard. It is such a busy time for Jayne and her staff but she kindly gave us a guided tour around her much loved domain. Though not from a farming background she always wanted to work with animals and, as a youngster, helped on a farm in Pickmere. Agricultural College followed and a job as a farm ranger at Tatton Park. 18 years on and 5 years ago she got her dream job – to be the Farm Manager. For total relaxation she climbs in the Peak District or the Himalayas and has spent time with primates in Texas – but that is another story.

This life clearly suits her. Jayne positively glows with delight as we meet up with all the rare breed animals and Kippy, the farm dog, is never far from her side.
She communicates easily with all age groups and never seems to tire of chatting about her work. The farmyard smells are surprisingly sweet and inoffensive though in the piggery the dear little piglets and their mums produced a slightly more memorable pungency. The farm is now an appointed Centre for Rare Breeds and it is hoped that an Animal Adoption scheme will soon be available. Pregnant Red poll cows, greedy goats, chirpy chickens, dozy donkeys, the titian haired tamworth pigs (my favourites) with gorgeous piglets snuggling and snuffling in their immaculate sties. Out into clearer air and over the cobbled yard to see the giants of the farm – the Shire mare, who will give birth in May, now standing still and statuesque in her stable and allowing us to stroke her swollen belly. Such a magnificent working animal and with Jayne riding her they have taken many prizes at local shows. The visitors are crowding round – this month especially is all about lambs – over 40 had been born in a short time – some only hours old – and one little one, on his wobbly, woolly legs, became the star of the show taking the bottle of milk with great gusto. Kippy kept control. This is what we came to see. In this special place I can see why Jayne couldn’t possibly live anywhere else

2008
	OCTOBER Sat 11th & Sun 12th Cheshire Crafts and Gifts Fair Over 50 exhibitors with traditional crafts plus gifts retailers and food producers : lots of ideas for Christmas shopping 10.30am – 5pm Free entry to show Call Countrywide events on 01509 217444 Sat 18th - Sun 19th The Christmas Gift Fair You will be delighted by ideas for presents not normally found in High Street shops with 50 exhibitors chosen from around the country 10.30am – 5pm Free entry to Gift Fair Sun 19th Tatton Apple Day Join us in the Gardens to celebrate the wonderful apple : taste scrumptious varieties from Tatton’s walled garden, join in apple bobbing and other games in the orchard. Adults £4, Children £2, Family £10 Call 01625 374400 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk Sat 25th – Sun 26th Northwest Food Lovers Festival 2008 at Tatton Park The largest selection of fabulous fine food under one roof, this is a perfect showcase for a region that is bursting at the seams with high quality food producers. Goods from artisan bread to rare breed meat, handmade preserves to locally grown vegetables are available for purchase from over 80 food producers, Seminars, demonstrations and workshops are available. Visit www.nwfinefood.co.uk for times and prices 10am – 5pm Adults £6.00, under 12 free Tue 28th – Sun 2 Nov Hallowe’en Hauntings at the Old Hall Scary and great fun, visit the Haunted Old Hall with your friends and family, complete the Horrible History Mystery and quiz and join in the face painting and mask making Adults £4, Children £2, Family £10 12pm – 5pm (last entry 4pm) NOVEMBER Sat 1st & Sun 2nd Hallowe’en Hauntings Scary and great fun, visit the Haunted Old Hall with your friends and family, complete the Horrible History Mystery and quiz and join in the face painting and mask making Adults £4, Children £2, Family £10 12pm – 5pm (last entry 4pm) Sat 1st & Sun 2nd The Christmas Shopping Fair Over 50 exhibitors offering unusual gifts for all the family. 10.30am – 5pm Free entry to the Fair. November – December Christmas and New Year Extravaganzas Fabulous parties themed on “Moonlight on the Mississippi” for 2008, held in a Grand Marquee at Tatton Park. Festive 3 course meal is followed by competitions and novelties, live entertainment, disco and charity casino. Booking on 0845 757 3043 or visit www.jdparties.co.uk DECEMBER Christmas at Tatton Park Tatton By Candlelight Wed 3rd – Fri 5th 6.30pm – 9pm, Sat 6th 5.30pm – 8pm Enjoy an evening visit to Tatton Park with a stroll round the illuminated Gardens and a visit to the traditionally decorated Mansion to the setting of bell ringers and choirs. Includes Tatton Gift Fair with new exhibitors for this year offering unusual and original gifts for family and friends. Adults £6.50, Children £3.50 Visit the Christmas Mansion Wed 3rd – Fri 7th, 10th – 14th, 17th – 21st Daytime visits to the Mansion at Tatton Park with assistants offering insights to a Victorian Christmas followed by decoration demonstrations Adults £6, Children £3 12pm – 4pm (last entry 3pm) Father Christmas at the Farm Weekends of 6th – 7th, 13th – 14th, 20th – 21st The animals are waiting in our nativity scene with Father Christmas to greet you. 11am – 3pm Christmas Concerts Group discounts are available for all these concerts (for parties of 12 or more) Wed 10th Celebrate Christmas Northern Chamber Orchestra Fri 12th Christmas Jazz Mart Rodger’s Manchester Jazz Sat 13th Rat Pack is Back Sun 14th Hansel and Gretel Northern Chamber Orchestra Stableyard Carols Sun 21st Come and enjoy the atmosphere in the Stableyard with your family and friends 3pm For all our events please check our website on www.tattonpark.org.uk/whatson *Please note that the majority of Tatton Park events are subject to the Park entry charge of £4.50 per car*

Prices, times of opening and other details may be changed without prior notice.
All details correct at time of press.
If a telephone number is not listed above, or if you wish to obtain charges, opening times and details, telephone the Tatton Infoline on 01625 534435 no more than 14 days prior to a particular event. The above information was correct at the time of printing, but changes may be introduced without notice.

TATTON INFOLINE :

01625 534435
01625 534400

Tatton Park,
Knutsford,
Cheshire,
WA16 6QN.

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www.tattonpark.org.uk

Nurture your Gardening Talents with Tatton Park’s Horticultural Courses

Gardeners responsible for the Internationally renowned gardens at Tatton Park are to help enthusiasts acquire that green-fingered touch.

Throughout the autumn this beautiful historic estate is offering a series of introductory horticultural courses between 10.30am and 2.30pm on Wednesdays.

From September to December, courses will cover traditional horticultural skills such as health and safety in the garden, soil cultivation, the use of manures and fertilisers and the measuring and marking out of gardens.

For those who wish to learn about garden maintenance, courses will be available on pruning, how to control pests, diseases and weeds in the garden, natural vegetative propagation and protective cultivation.

Visitor Operations Manager, Graham Hicks, believes the courses will be a huge success. “At this year’s RHS we offered taster sessions to see what courses people would like to attend and they were all very well received. People seem very excited at the prospect of being able to learn about gardening in the inspirational surroundings of Tatton Park.”

These courses are part of Tatton’s commitment to lifelong learning and it is hoped that a wider variety of courses will be on offer at Tatton within the next 12 months.

For further information or a timetable of our autumn courses, call 01625 534428 It is advisable to book early as places are limited.

Tatton Park is managed and financed by Cheshire County Council on behalf of the National Trust.


While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information we cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Events may also be subject to change.