Jimmy`s Magazine
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Jimmy`s Magazine
G DOWN ON THE FARM Spring has finally arrived here on the Farm! A new year, a new season and lots of exciting new developments! G I love this time of year when the bluebells begin to emerge in our woodland, the ground is carpeted in striking blue. I’m really looking forward to showing it all to my new baby daughter, Neve, and her sisters Molly and Cora. The Farm Park was closed for renovation in December and I’m so excited to show you what we’ve been up to over the last couple of months. We’ve even got some new arrivals joining us very soon, from meerkats to wallabies! This year will also see the return of our Harvest Festival of Sausages & Beer in July which I’m really looking forward to. We’ve got some great headliners including my personal favourite, Reef 2 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 and Chas & Dave will be back! The Chipolata Kid’s Zone will feature loads more fun and exciting things for all the family to get involved with. The Cookhouse Stage will feature some household names coupled with some fantastic local talent. We’re also adding a brand new Science & Nature Zone to the Festival, which will play host to an array of fun and educational activities for children and adults alike. And the good news is we have also improved the facilities on offer! More toilets, less queues and hopefully, great weather! Check out the website for more information on all of this. Come down to the Farm this spring and see for yourselves all we have to offer, and thank you all for your continued support. Love, JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 RIBS & BLUES PAGE 14 Spring has sprung again on the Farm! We’ve got so much excitement ahead with our renovated Farm Park, Festival news, holiday activities and even new animals arriving - all of which are featured in this, our third spring magazine! Hope to see you at the Farm soon! PAGE 22 BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE FARM Jimmy’s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AR www.jimmysfarm.com Tel. 01473 604206 JIMMYSFARM FARM PARK RENOVATION UPDATE PAGE 50 @JIMMYSFARMHQ Editor & Features: Ali McMillan. Design: Chalk & Cheese Ltd. Advertising: David White. Tel: 01473 221000. Email: [email protected] at Jimmy Jimmy’ss Far Farm m Clarkes o am at Jimmy’s Farm Clarkes off Walsh Walsham * PLANT CENTRE, G GARDEN ARDEN & CAFE 2 for 1 Entry Voucher This voucher entitles two adults entry for the price of one to The Place For Plants Garden, East Bergholt, CO7 6UP from 1st March to 30 April 2016, Monday to Saturday (not valid on Sundays). 01473 603 333 www.clarkesofwalsham.co.uk w w w. cl ark eso f w al sh a m.co . u k * Terms and Conditions apply, cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional offers and excludes = Schoffel Clothing and all makes of ammunition and shotgun cartridges JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 Tel: 01206 299224 e-mail: [email protected] ✁ ✁ Pannington Hall Hall Lane, Lane, Wherstead, Wherstead, Ipswich, Ipswich, S uffolk IIP9 P9 2AR 2AR Pannington Suffolk www.placeforplants.co.uk ✁ 15% 5% % O F OFF 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 3 OM T JI MM 6 420 BOOKIN ESSENTI G AL W W W. G VALENTINE’S DAY G 01473 60 EL: Y S FA R M . C Join us in the Restaurant for a wonderful night of food and romance! Soak in the romantic ambience of our beautiful converted barn. Tickets are £39.95 each and include a welcome glass of Prosecco on arrival. JIMMYSFARM 4 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 @JIMMYSFARMHQ JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 5 G MM JI A WORD FROM OUR CHEF OM W W W. BOOK YOUR TABLE 6 420 T 01473 60 EL: Y S FA R M . C G Spring is a great time of year in the kitchen. More ingredients become available as the seasons become milder and we can start to add new flavours and colours to our dishes. Jon Gay CHECKOUT OUR WEBSITE FOR OUR OTHER RECIPES: WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM @JIMMYSFARMCHEF Preparation method Preheat the oven to 240ºC/450ºF/Gas 9. To prepare the herb crust, break the bread into large pieces and place in a food processor or blender and turn into fine crumbs. Add the herbs and garlic and blitz for a 30 seconds. HERB CRUSTED RACK OF JIMMY’S FARM SPRING LAMB AND CRUSHED WHITE BEANS 6 Heat the oil in a large pan with the butter until foaming, but not coloured. Season the racks and add to the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side (for medium rare). Remove from the pan and leave to rest for 5 minutes. Place the diced onions into the hot pan, sweating without colour before adding the garlic, continue cooking until the garlic is just beginning to colour. Add the beans, stock and cream. 200g white bread Handful of freshly chopped flatleaf parsley 4 sprigs of thyme, chopped 2 sprigs of rosemary, chopped 1 crushed clove of garlic 4 tbsp olive oil 100g unsalted butter Sea salt and black pepper 2 tbsp Dijon mustard Continue heating on a medium heat, until the beans are hot through and the sauce is starting to thicken slightly. For the White Beans: 800g cooked white beans 1 onion, diced finely 2 crushed cloves of garlic 200ml chicken stock 400ml cream 50g butter While the lamb is in the oven, season the beans and add the butter before crushing either with a potato masher, fork or on the pulse setting of a blender until a chunky white bean mix forms. WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 Place the racks of lamb, fat side up, on a chopping board, and brush the mustard over the racks, to apply a good coating. Press a generous handful of the herb crust over the racks and transfer to a medium-sized roasting tin and roast for 5 - 15 minutes, depending on how your lamb is preferred. Cover the bones with foil if browning too quickly. To serve, slice the lamb into cutlets and serve with the crushed white beans and your favourite green vegetables. JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 7 G GRAND FARM PARK REOPENING G 26th March - 10am - 5pm FARM PARK FUN & GAMES! JI W W W. MM Y S FA R M . C OM JI 8 OM W W W. BUY YO ANNUAL UR FA PARK PA RM SS MM FRESH, HOT & COLD FOOD AND DRINKS! Y S FA R M . C WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 9 G A WORD FROM OUR BUTCHER G It’s Spring at last and of course I’m delighted to welcome some incredible Spring lamb back onto my butchery counter. For me there’s nothing better than lamb as a Sunday roast. Spring lamb has a particularly sweet flavour and always produces a tender roast for your family to enjoy. JFof Lamb Leg Shoulder LambButcher Word of from Rolled Shoulder of Lamb Cook for 30 minutes at 230˚C. Then 30 minutes for every 500g. Leg of Pork Loin of Pork Shoulder of Pork 20 minutes at 240˚C. 35 minutes per 500g at 190˚C. Rest for 20 minutes uncovered. Belly of Pork 20 minutes at 240˚C. Then slow roast covered tightly in foil for 31/2 hours at 150˚C. Remove the foil and cook for 30 minutes at 190˚C. Rest for 20 minutes uncovered. 10 COME A N SEE US D IN OUR F AR SHOP M @JIMMYSBUTCHER Insert slivers of garlic and sprigs of rosemary in the flesh and season for great flavours! For the best crackling on all pork joints ask me or my colleagues to score it for you. Remove the wrapping when you get it home. Rub with salt and pepper before cooking. If your crackling isn’t crispy enough when the meat is ready, carefully remove it from your joint and place back in the oven while your joint rests under foil to keep it moist. Don’t forget the apple sauce! Chicken Cook for 20 minutes per 500g. For an extra treat insert some herby butter under the chicken skin and a lemon in the cavity. Rib of Beef 20 minutes at 240˚c. Then 15 minutes per 500g at 190˚c. Rub the joint with English mustard, salt and pepper before roasting. Rest under a clean teatowel for 40 minutes. Beef Joint 20 minutes at 240˚c. Then 15 minutes per 500g at 190˚c. Rub the joint with salt and pepper before cooking. Rest for 30 minutes and serve with Yorkshire puds! WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 11 G BREAKFAST BOXES G Jimmy’s Farm Butchery Breakfast boxes are packed with hearty, rare-breed ingredients for your morning fry-up. With Classic Essex bangers, streaky bacon, Pannington Sausages, back bacon and black pudding, your weekend brekkie will never be the same again! 01473 60 EL: JI (350g) ex Sausages ss E ic ss la C • 1 pack of es (350g) ngton Sausag ni an P of k ac •1p (250g) reaky Bacon per pack) • 1 pack of St Bacon (250g k ac b le d d Sa • 2 x packs of pudding naway Black or St • 1 pack of 12 Y S FA R M . C Available in small or large! .com w.jimmysfarm e from ww tore and onlin ble in-s xes are availa Breakfast bo OM W W W. MM Pick up direct from the Farm or we can deliver to your home. 6 420 T ORDER TODAY! JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 WW .CO M R ORDE Y! TODA RM TEL: 0 3 604206 147 A W. J I M MYSF JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 13 G RIBS & BLUES G We’ll have some great live music in our restaurant, all served up with our very own smoky, spicy ribs, specially prepared by our chefs. 01473 60 EL: JI MM OM W W W. 6 420 T BOOKIN ESSENTI G AL Y S FA R M . C ves – £2.95 Home Marinated Oli b Skewers – ba Ke b Lam g Mini Sprin £3.50 – £3 Crunchy Broad Beans Q’d Ears – Crispy Pigs Cheek, BB £3.50 £3 Sourdough Bread – d Pork Ribs Platter, Jimmy’s Farm Spice Fries & ‘Slaw Garden Salad Smoky BBQ’d Beans re – £12 Mini Desserts to sha ndae – £6 Su ie wn Bro e Chocolat £6 – Eton Mess rfait, Granola – £6 Iced Candy Floss Pa ludes main course. Price of the ticket inc ra charge. be available for an ext Optional extras will RIBS & BLUES IS AT JIMMY’S FARM RESTAURANT AT 7.30PM ON FRIDAY 25TH MARCH. TICKETS: £16.00 FOR BOOKINGS CALL 01473 604206 JIMMYSFARM 14 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 I started playing the guitar when I was nine years old. I actually wanted to play the banjo, but couldn't find a teacher in rural Hertfordshire so I started guitar lessons with the intention of switching to the banjo at a later date. Shortly after starting to play a neighbour introduced me to the Blues, and B.B King in particular. I still haven't quite got round to learning the banjo... My style and music is influenced by the greats of the Blues, Funk, Folk and beyond, and after years of playing many gigs in many styles, with many different bands and people, I was inspired by a three month stay in New Orleans to go out on my own, or at least under my own name, and pursue my own style and sound. It's been a great few years, and I've been lucky enough to have supported the great Joan Armatrading on her two most recent tours, as well as Robert Cray, Jon Gomm, Matt Schofield, Wilko Johnson, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Stefan Grossman and Ian McCullogh. I've also recently shared the bill with Gordon Giltrap, John Etheridge, Paul Brett, Gareth Pearson and 'Tubular Bells' producer Tom Newman. In late 2014 I released "The Ben Smith Sampler Vol. 1" and both a live solo album and new full band studio album are scheduled for release later in 2015. I'm also lucky enough to be friends with some wonderful instrument makers, and I'm proud to use and be endorsed by David Anthony Reid guitars, MacPherson guitars, Rees Electric Guitars, Hamstead Soundworks amplification, Vintage guitars, and G7th Capos. @JIMMYSFARMHQ JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 15 G POP-UP COFFEE AND CRAFT! G Wild Raspberry host art and craft mornings in the restaurant at Jimmy's Farm. It’s a great way to slow down, spend time with friends and create something beautiful. You’re welcome to bring the kids! It’s a hands-on experience, available to all. Wild Raspberry co-owner and textile artist, Rebecca Bourne says there are so many benefits to taking time out and being creative. “We want to give people the opportunity to try their hand at art in a friendly environment. People talk a lot about mindfulness and that’s exactly what the mornings are all about. Maybe you’ve been rushing around after the school run and just need to have a break from the usual routine. Come down to the restaurant, choose yourself something delicious from the morning tea menu and have some fun! We have ceramics, decopatch, glass painting – loads of things to try your hand at and maybe even meet some new friends!” Join Wild Raspberry in the Restaurant every Tuesday (during term times) from 9.30am! Little ones welcome. G QUIZ GNIGHT Grab your mates, sharpen your pencils and join us for our quiz nights. Enjoy great food, a beer or two and maybe win great prizes! 01473 60 EL: MM JI • 7.15PM START – BOOKING ESSENTIAL! • • 2 Course Meal £15 • • Quiz Entry £1 per person (to be paid on entry) • • Maximum team size 6 people • OM T W W W. Cash Prizes! All quiz entry money goes into the winning pot! Winning team will also enjoy a bottle of wine for the table. 6 420 BOOKIN ESSENTI G AL Y S FA R M . C G JAZZ BREAKFAST G Enjoy a leisurely weekend breakfast with the soothing sound of live Jazz in the background. 01473 60 EL: JI 16 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 OM T W W W. MM 6 420 BOOKIN ESSENTI G AL Y S FA R M .C We have a great selection of talented local Jazz bands who join us for these dates. Why not try our famous Greedy Farmer’s Breakfast? Plus we have some lighter options to suit every taste. Breakfast will be served from 9.30am-11am. Booking essential! Dates: 13th February, 12th March, 9th April, May 14th JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 . WHATS ON AT G G UARY FEBRG MARCH G Friday 5th February Friday 4th March Quiz Night Quiz Night Saturday 13th February Sunday 6th March Jazz Breakfast Mothers’ Day Lunch (booking essential!) Sunday 14th February Valentine’s Dinner Saturday 12th March Jazz Breakfast G APGRIL Friday 25th March Ribs & Blues Night Friday 25th March - Sunday 10th April Friday 25th March - Su nday 10th April Easter Holiday Activiti Easter Holiday Activities es Quiz Night Saturday 9th April Jazz Breakfast RESTAURANT BOOKINGS: TEL. 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 G Friday 1st April MAY G Friday 6th May Quiz Night Saturday 14th May Jazz Breakfast 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 17 G JUST FOR KIDS... G you ? t do Wha sick pig a give -ment! Oink What is a sheep's favorite game? Baa-dminton! u get What do yo oss a cr u yo n whe ith a pig? dinosaur w k ic Jurass Por Knock Knock ! Who's there? Cowsg Cowsg o No th ey do o who? n't, co ws-go moo Colour me in! . call a you o d t legs? Wha two with ! e cow e b f Lean Why shou ldn't you tell a secret on a farm Because ? the potato es have eyes and the corn has ears ! Crossword Word Search Can you find all the words! Word List: CAT CHICKEN COW DOG DUCK GOAT GOOSE HORSE PIG SHEEP 18 G O A T E I E E G W G I P E S E WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 O E O P A A R G O E C C E O O O S K C U D E H D E N E K C I H C H S E G A A A S R E P R T A C G Write the name of each animal to complete the puzzle JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JI W W W. MM Y S FA R M . C W W W. OM OM M Y S FA R M .C JI G INTERVIEW G GET YOU R TICKETS ONLINE M HOW DID MR BLOOM’S CHARACTER COME ABOUT? Mr Bloom started off as a vegetable nanny, namely a gardener who loved his baby vegetables so much, he’d dig them up, place them in a pram of compost and take them on outings. This show travelled to festivals throughout the UK and Europe. Then, using it as inspiration, I pitched it to the BBC, the end result being Mr Blooms Nursery. WHAT DO YOU THINK IT IS THAT FASCINATES CHILDREN ABOUT GROWING THINGS? Children have an innate curiosity about the world around them and I think through growing things, and from watching HOW a tiny seed can grow into a giant pumpkin, it illustrates one of the ways in which the world works. There’s that and then there’s the element of getting up to their elbows in soil and splashing water everywhere. WHAT DO YOU GROW AT HOME? With so much of my time on tour or location, I must say that the bulk of my growing is done on screen or stage. That said, I do have an assortment of hardy pot plants stationed around the house who do a fine job in keeping us all feeling green. WHAT KIND OF FEEDBACK DO YOU GET FROM PARENTS ABOUT THE SHOW? The feedback about the show has always been immensely encouraging, for which I’m extremely grateful. When you make a piece of work, it usually starts of with you doing it because you think it’s a fun idea, and for most parts you do it for yourself. Then, you reach the point where you share it with others. If people join in your enjoyment, then that’s a fantastic feeling. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCES? One of the best parts about performing Mr Bloom live is that you’re able to communicate with the audience. Usually they’re watching Mr Bloom on the TV and there’s no way for an open dialogue but when you’re working live the audience has a voice and can determine the flow of what happens. It’s an incredibly positive experience. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM MR BLOOM AT THE FESTIVAL? Well, in the words of Sebastian, the world’s most famous Aubergine ‘Let’s sing and dance and have some fun!’ Sounds good to me. Mr Bloom the 2015 Sausage & Beer Festival 20 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 21 G FARMGPARK Jimmy’s dream for the Farm is a far from complete, as the Farm Park development is testimony to. The Farm is at the beginning of a long-term plan which will bring: • new animals including meerkats and wallabies • a spectacular new children’s play area • walk-through aviary • new woodland walk. “We’re looking forward to bringing something new and exciting to the Farm to make the experience even better for our visitors. Our aim is to give people a great value day out, where they’ll learn something, spend some time in the great outdoors and get up close to our animals. A walk-through aviary is on the cards for 2016 which will be such an amazing interactive experience and our woodland walk will provide a few surprises! It’s going to be great” said Jimmy. COME A SEE US N! D 22 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 23 G RARE BREED PIGS G Jimmy’s Farm has stayed true to its roots and continues to rear hundreds of rare breed pigs today. Walking round the Farm Park, you can see the wonderful diversity of these brilliant creatures. Saddleback The Saddleback is known to be a very hardy breed. Average litter size is around 9 piglets and the breed has excellent maternal instincts. The breed is very docile and suited to the outdoors. The British Saddleback is the amalgamation of two breeds: the Wessex Saddleback and the Essex. There were black and white belted pigs in the West Country as far back as the early 19th Century and they were much renowned for their bacon. VISIT FARM PTAHE TO SEE T RK WONDERHESE ANIMALFUL S Middle White Like most traditional breeds of pig the Middle White is a hardy pig but does require more shelter than some breeds and can struggle in extreme heat or extreme cold. The average litter size is around 9 piglets and the breed is known for having good maternal instincts. The Middle White originated by crossing Large White and Small White pigs in the 1850s in Keighley in Yorkshire. The breed was known as “The London Porker” because of high demand for Middle White pork in the capital. Tamworth The Tamworth is considered Britain’s oldest pure breed and is similar in appearance to the Old English Forest Pig. There are differing theories as to how the breed originally developed with one theory being the breed was influenced by the import of red pigs from Barbados. The breed was developed in the Midlands but it never became as popular as other pig breeds. Gloucestershire Old Spot The Gloucestershire Old Spot is a hardy breed able to cope with most conditions. The breed has a reputation as an excellent forager. Average litter size is around 9 piglets and the breed is known for having good maternal instincts. The breed is also known for having a very gentle nature. The Gloucestershire Old Spot originated around the Berkeley Vale on the southern shore of the River Severn and was frequently kept in orchards. Because the breed has often been kept in orchards, it has earned the nickname of “The Orchard Pig” and the legend that the black spots are bruises from falling apples! 24 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 Mangalitsa The Mangalitsa is a Hungarian breed of domestic pig. It was developed in the midnineteenth Century by cross breeding Hungarian breeds. The Mangalitsa pig grows a thick wooly coat similar to that of a sheep. The only other pig breed noted for having a long coat is the extinct Lincolnshire Curly Coat of England. JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 25 G PINE CONE BIRD FEEDER G Birds use a lot of energy to maintain a constant body temperature. During the spring and summer, insectivorous birds eat insects, which provide fat and protein. Creating a suet feeder in your back garden encourages birds and gives you the chance to observe them from the comfort of your own home. What you need: Pinecones String Peanut butter/suet/vegetable shortening Oatmeal or cornmeal Birdseed mix Plate or pie tin Method Tie a string around the pinecone. Mix 1/2 cup peanut butter/suet/shortening with 1/2 cup oats/cornmeal. Use a spoon (or fingers!) to spread the mixture onto the pinecone. Make sure to get the mixture into the open areas of the pinecone. It’s easier if the mixture is warm. Place birdseed in pie tin. Roll and press seed onto pinecone until well covered. Hang your pinecone feeder in a tree just outside your window. Try to place it away from the tree trunk so it’s harder for squirrels to get to it. 26 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 27 JIMMYSFARM 28 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 @JIMMYSFARMHQ JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 29 G FARM PARK TRAIL G We have created a fun treasure hunt for children to enjoy as they explore our Farm Park. It’s a self-run hunt that’s just for fun and great for all the family! CLUE 1 On our Farm Park you’ll see some funny looking big birds, what are they called? CLUE 5 Which animals have a long tail which helps them to hop high and far? Answer Answer CLUE 6 CLUE 2 We have our own Guinea Pig village on the Farm and we’re small and furry, how many houses are Answer there for us to live in? Next you need to find a very small house where our Hobbits live. How many windows does the Answer Hobbit House have? CLUE 7 CLUE 3 Head down to the ponds near the wooden climbing frame, what can you use here to view bugs? Take a look at our adventure play area. How long did it take you to whizz down our zip wire? Answer CLUE 4 Have you visited our chickens? How many can you count? 30 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 seconds. Answer Wow – that’s a new record! Well done for completing our trail! We hope you had fun at the Farm! JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 31 G T A W A S I THINGS M R A F S ’ Y M JIM G Pigs If you saw it - tick it! Alpacas Dead leaves Beetles Pond Earthworm Did you feed any animals? Chickens Dog Wild birds Do you know what type of birds? Reindeer Seeds from trees 32 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 Rabbits My friends Animal footprints Puddles Animal holes I built a den and it looked like this: Who’s Your Friend? Goats JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 33 G FOR ALL GSEASONS If you’re looking for that perfect gift, look no further. For All Seasons is a little gem that’s been previously hidden away at the Farm and is now blossoming in its newly renovated shop space. It’s next to the Farm’s herb garden and Roundhouse, come and take a look next time you’re visiting. (Below) Thomas Kent Factory Clock £40 Sophie Conran Gardening Accessories from £15.99 Artificial flowers from £4.50 (Left) East of India Fabric Hearts £4.99 Trio of Dogs £45 La De Da vintage spoons from £10.99 Silver effect pig £25 Wednesday to Friday 10am - 4.00pm Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm Open daily during the school holidays. @FORALLSEASONS1 (Left) Large ceramic chicken £35 Cluck cluck Tea Towel £7.99 FORALLSEASONSSHOP G TOYS & SWEETS GALORE G Our Toy and Sweet Shop here on the Farm is super popular! We’ve got delicious vintage sweets and we even make our own fudge on site – yummy! We’ve got some really original toys that make perfect gifts such as rockets and worm farms as well as our pick and mix animals. 34 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 G WILD RASPBERRY G Come and paint your own piece of pottery or commission us! Available at Wild Raspberry most weekends and weekdays during the summer months. Average prices are between £10 - £15 (NO studio fee) but we have some items a bit less and others a bit more! The pottery is fully functional once they've been fired. The birthday child receives one of our personalised plates as a gift when they've had a birthday in the Roundhouse. These personalised plates are also available to order at £15 each. Party choices are pottery painting, mosaic making or decopatch, they are £12.50 pp and party food is available from Jimmy's Farm. We ask for a minimum of 10 people for our parties. We will help you to place your baby's hand or foot to get a good print, and advise on writing and artwork. JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 WWW.WILDRASPBERRYONLINE.CO.UK @FWILDRASPBERRYUK 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 35 G THE GSHIP The epitome of an English country pub, The Ship Inn at Levington is small and thatched with a roaring fire and beams galore. Its cosy décor is complemented by an excellent range of Adnams cask ales, wines and artisan spirits, and a fresh, homemade food menu using the best locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. The menu maintains some great pub classics with a quality twist, like the The Ship beef burger with brioche bun and gruyere cheese, but it also has some new and interesting specials, made with the finest local meat and seafood. Whilst the pub is only seven miles from Ipswich, it feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and is an idyllic pocket of peacefulness with beautiful country walks. This quaint and cosy pub dates back to the 13th Century and oozes character - you can still see some of the original ship timbers from which the pub was built and gave it its name. To find out more or to book at table, call 01473 659573, or visit theshipinnlevington.co.uk. ADNAMS 36 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 @ADNAMS JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 37 JI W W W. M C M Y S FA R M . OM JI MM OM W W W. GET YOU R TICKETS ONLINE Y S FA R M . C ball at We had a festival last year’s 16! join us in 20 G FESTIVAL PARTNER FOR 2016 Jimmy’s Farm are proud to be partnering with the Royal Association for Deaf People as their Charity of the Year for this year’s Harvest Festival of Sausages and Beer at Jimmy’s Farm. G The Association provides a wide range of services which Deaf people want and need and are delivered in British Sign Language (BSL). They work with mainstream services to help them to ensure their services are accessible to Deaf people. Jimmy Doherty says “Partnering with the Royal Association for Deaf People is something we’re hoping will help raise awareness of 38 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 what they offer. We’re looking at bringing British Sign Language to the Festival and giving everyone the chance to learn it as part of the experience. There should be a few surprises over the weekend, it should be a lot of fun.” Jimmy’s Harvest Festival of Sausages and Beer is on over the weekend of 23-23 July at the Farm. On purchase of your Festival ticket, there’s an option to add a donation to the Royal Association for Deaf People. JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 39 T H E S E A S O N O F C O L O U R I S H E R E O F AT J I M M Y S D AY S A R E TO W I N D O W S , TO T I M E O P E N TO R U T L A N D PA D D E D G I L E T £ 6 9 . 9 5 T H E B L O W C O B W E B S M O S T U S O U T S I D E . T H E T H R O W T H E A N D I N V I T I N G G E T N O W S FA R M L O N G E R L I G H T E R , ROSAMUND SHIRT £59.95 J O U L E S A W AY A N D, I M P O R TA N T LY, S TO P T H E A N D S M E L L R O S E S . P O L LY J E R S E Y TO P £ 3 9 . 9 5 J N R C OA S T C OAT £ 4 9 . 9 5 J N R S K I P P E R C OAT £ 3 9 . 9 5 40 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 L I L I A S W OV E N TO P £ 4 4 . 9 5 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 Joules Full page ad J O U L E S o f J I M M Y S FA R M 01473 603059 F R E E C L I C K & C O L L E C T O R D E R O N L I N E , C O L L E C T I N S TO R E G CLAYS AND CARTRIDGES G Within our Country Store we have a wide selection of shooting products, including clay pigeons and cartridges. Here are a few of the most popular and latest products... Standard The most widely used clay suitable for all disciplines. It can be used to simulate all types of game. CCI's unique 'swirl' design assists straight flight. Dimensions D: 110mm H: 26mm W: 105G. Black And Blaze Colour Midi Has a similar profile to the standard but is smaller. It is used for sporting disciplines and simulates partridges and grouse. Available in the following colours. Dimensions D: 90mm H: 23mm W: 74G. Black And Blaze Colour Mini Most definitely for the experienced shooter! Suitable for sporting disciplines and simulates quail. Available in the following colours. Dimensions D: 60mm H: 21mm W: 35G. Black And Blaze Colour Battue Its flat profile causes it to fly fast for a distance and then roll and drop rapidly. Suitable for sporting disciplines and FITASC. Dimensions D: 107mm H: 9mm W: 76G. Black And Blaze Colour Auto Rabbit Specially designed for both automatic and manual traps. It is thrown out in an upright position and bounces along the ground rabbit fashion. Dimensions D: 110mm H: 16mm W: 120G. Black And Blaze Colour @CLARKESWALSHAM 42 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 SUPERFAST Hull Competition Line When the going gets tough, the tough switch to 27gm! A shell with a lot of performance for your money. What you sacrifice in shot weight you certainly gain in speed and down range performance. Firm recoil, reliably cycles semi autos. Limited specification keeps the price right on target. The new Eley 1st Select Designed to deliver a competition load with improved recoil characteristics this load is the latest in Clay shooting. 12 mm brass head for smooth ejection and in a white case with improved larger easy to read gold lettering print. The cartridge crimp will be a Eley 6 star crimp that will ensure crisp clean firing and with a specially developed clean burn powder. Gamebore Velocity The all new Velocity + takes clay cartridges to another level with Vectan AS powder and our precision made shot, this is a budget cartridge which punches way above its weight to deliver patterns and performance far above its price range. A cartridge for the clubman shooter with an excellent pedigree. Gamebore's reputation for high quality ammunition is maintained in this budget priced clay target load. Its 28g shot load is propelled at 1410fps. Opening times: 9am – 5pm Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm Sundays JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 43 G BEHIND THE SCENES G It’s not all about mud and animals here on the Farm. The Main Office handles all the day to day admin which goes hand in hand with running a busy farm, from answering the phones, dealing with bookings to planning and organizing some of the big events that happen all year round. JIMMYSFARM Nichola - Events & Marketing Nichola has recently joined the Events & Marketing team and is already making huge progress. Her media & TV background makes her a great addition to the team! Likes: Base Jumping & Laughing Dislikes: Heights & celeriac @JIMMYSFARMHQ Tanja - General Manager Tanja’s the boss, she’s the brains of the operation and with Jimmy and Michaela, makes sure the whole Farm runs smoothly and has done this successfully for the last 12 years! Likes: Numbers, Good Food, Country walks with the dogs Dislikes: Fast Food and capers Alistair - Events & Marketing Tilly - Office Manager Tilly runs the office and the vast majority of the admin here at the Farm. From birthday parties to HR, she’s got it covered. Likes: Horse Riding, Obstacle Racing Dislikes: Untidiness 44 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 Alistair joined the team about 18 months ago after running an Arts Centre in Essex. He runs the day-to-day social media and website content. He has a musical background and occasionally plays drums & percussion for Matt Cardle. Nichola & Alistair are currently in the middle of organizing the Harvest Festival and all the other events at the Farm. Likes: Eating and listening to music Dislikes: People who don’t read the small print! JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 45 46 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 SUNDAY HEADLINER: SATURDAY HEADLINERS: NEWTON FAULKNER! BACK BY ND POPULAR DEMA AVE! CHAS & D ULYSSES POLARCOLLECTI KILLAMONJAMBO VE JAKE MORRELL -B COMPANY WOODBRID GE RIVERS IDE TRUST ...PLUS LOTS, LOTS MORE! JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 47 G JIMMY ANNOUNCED AS PATRON G St Elizabeth Hospice has teamed up with Wild in Art to stage Suffolk’s biggest ever mass-participation, public art event. The interactive sculpture trail will feature more than 40 pigs across Ipswich and beyond. During summer 2016 you will be able to follow the trail, collect points with our Pigs Gone Wild app and try to see as many of the sculptures as possible. Jimmy is proud to be part of this great local project “I am really excited to be patron for Pigs Gone Wild 2016. The thought of dozens of uniquely designed pigs filling Ipswich town centre and the Waterfront with colour is very exciting and the pig sculptures have great links to our rural and agricultural heritage – something I’m particularly passionate about. “I’m proud that Pigs Gone Wild 2016 will provide a great boost for local businesses, but I’m particularly pleased to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice, a charity that is at the heart of the local community. “I know how vital the care and support that St Elizabeth Hospice provide is to people living with a progressive illness. The Hospice supports more than 2,000 people and their families every year and many of us know someone who has been touched by hospice care. They rely on the generosity and support of the local community to help raise the millions of pounds it costs to run their services every year and Pigs Gone Wild is just one of their fundraising initiatives they run to help generate these vital funds.” JIMMY’S FARM’S PIG, WHICH WILL BE BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED WILL BE ON SHOW AT THE FARM FOR 10 WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER IN 2016. 48 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 49 G BIRTHDAY PARTIES G Our Birthday Parties are led by Jimmy’s Farm staff so you can relax and enjoy yourself and let the kids run riot on the Farm! You have exclusive use of our wonderful Round House for your party, a truly magical place to be! Your party will last 21/2 hours and include activities on the Farm and lunch. Morning (10.15am) and afternoon (2.00pm) slots are available on a Saturday, Sunday and midweek during school holidays. 01473 60 EL: T 6 420 6 420 BOOK YOUR PARTY What will you do? • Meet and feed the animals on the Farm Park. • Den building for older children. 01473 60 EL: T Following their party the children will be able to enjoy the adventure playground or get busy in the sand pit! Why not coincide your party with a visit to the Farm Park and the Woodland Walk (in the Summer, you may also visit the wonderful Butterfly House). Food Party platters will be served with a selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, cocktail sausages, crisps, chocolate bites, cookies and fruit. Cost per child: £14.00 (£140 minimum charge). Up to 6 adults can accompany the birthday group, at no extra charge. How to book To book your party and for more information contact Tilly on 01473 604206, or email [email protected] JIMMYSFARM 50 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 @JIMMYSFARMHQ JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 51 G THE FARMERS OF THE FUTURE G Rachel Muir is an agricultural apprentice and works with mum and dad, Paul and Helen Muir in the North Yorkshire Moors Jimmy is an ambassador of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, set up by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010 to support the people who live and work in the countryside. The Fund provides funds to support projects that have a positive impact on the long term viability of Britain’s rural areas and farming communities and to raise awareness of the value of the countryside. One vitally important aim of The Fund is to find the farmers of the future. Jimmy says, “Finding a career in the countryside isn’t obvious to someone not raised in a farming family, so the work of The Fund is vital in helping young people consider agriculture as a career and help them to find the skills, training and confidence to take up farming.” The Yorkshire Moors Agricultural Apprenticeship Scheme (YMAAS) is one scheme supported by The Fund that helps to link upland farmers with apprentices eager to farm in the Moors and Dales. in the valleys as well as the largest area of heather moorland in England and Wales. Without nurturing the next generation and equipping them with the skills and ability to manage the challenging weather and environment of these remote locations the millions of visitors that head to this area could have a very different experience. Rachel says, “When I left school all I wanted to do was work outside. I was brought up on a busy family farm in the heart of a rural community. I enjoy working among animals and being outdoors. I heard about the scheme from a family friend. Going to college helps me learn new skills such as using the tractor, injecting and worming animals and now I have certificates for spraying which I really need. It also gives me a wage. Without the income from the scheme, I couldn’t afford to work on our farm.” “I get some funny looks, as it is not a typical ‘girlie’ career, but I am doing something I love.” Rachel is part of a growing trend in the number of young women considering a career in agriculture. Askham Bryan College, an agricultural college near York, said the proportion of females as part of the overall student body has leaped from 12 per cent in 2004 to 48 per cent in 2015-16. With the average age of upland farmers creeping toward 60 and younger people keen to get experience working on farms alongside their studies, this project is providing a much needed injection of youth and energy to the North Yorkshire Moors. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park receives almost 10 million visitor-days per year and many are attracted to the scenic farmland 52 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 To donate £3 to support the work of The Prince’s Countryside Fund text ‘PCF’ to 70300. JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 53 G EDUCATION VISITS G From sausage making courses, to Farm tours, garden workshops to butchery demonstrations, the Farm provides enormous scope for hands-on, experiential training for any age. “We offer formally structured, tailored courses for children and young people of all ages. We have such a diverse range of experiences available and are passionate about sharing our environment and knowledge here on the Farm.” says Peter Sugar, Jimmy’s Farm’s Rural Education Leader. MM JI “There will always be a place for the kind of experiences we provide, within the structured schooling schedule. The field trips accelerate learning in a way that only hands on education can provide. The feedback we get is always brilliant. Things like getting their hands dirty building dens and learning about the life-cycle through seeing the butterfly house gets children’s imaginations working overtime and they never forget it.” OM T BOOKIN ESSENTI G AL 6 420 Peter is the Farm’s educational jewel in the crown. With an esteemed career as a head teacher in Primary Education, he knows what works to educate and inspire. 01473 60 EL: W W W. “Farming needs young people to sustain its future. It’s so important that the next generation are inspired, whether it’s to enter the industry or raise awareness of its importance, and that’s why we invest so heavily in our education programme.” Y S FA R M . C It’s not only schools who benefit from the educational facilities at the Farm. “We have Probus groups, University of the Third age, all kinds of adult groups coming through, and we can tailor-make courses and tours to what the groups need.” Peter with one of our Gloucestershire Old Spot rare breed pigs 54 WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM • 01473 604206 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 JIMMY’S FARM MAGAZINE • EDITION 10 • SPRING 2016 01473 604206 • WWW.JIMMYSFARM.COM 55