New gateway

 What a difference a new gateway makes! We can now pull off the road before opening the gate.  The wall between the house and drive has also been demolished ready for a new access to the house. The dividing fence between Meadow Lodge Farm and Heath Fruit Farm has also been constructed.

Just as I was leaving the farm today I saw a beautiful kestrel perched on the new gate,  but sadly flew off before I could get a photo.

Entrance from the road
Looking towards the road from the farm
 
The wall has now been demolished 
 
 
New fencing between the two farms

Richard and I went for a walk round the entire 45 acres yesterday and took a few photos - a lot of work to be done!   

Old orchards
Another part of the orchard 


Flooded area from one of the ponds


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