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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: richardtheboffin on April 08, 2012, 05:50:36 pm

Title: Hello from Dorset
Post by: richardtheboffin on April 08, 2012, 05:50:36 pm: I have just managed to aquire a little over 4 acres of pasture a stones throw from our house.

I bought it as an investment but would also like to have a smallholding for some animals etc. I'm retired so I have time to look after them!

There seems to be a sudden increase in 5 pitch caravan sites down here this year - we are close to Weymouth where the Olympic sailing is going to be held and the field is on the 'Torch' route, so I might want to cash in on that too.

It's quite a big plot with water supply, so there are lots of options.

I'd be happy to hear any other suggestions for the land.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: Rosemary on April 08, 2012, 06:24:11 pm: I fancied a wee caravan site too but OH ruled it out :) It would provide an outlet for surplus produce too.
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Post by: Bionic on April 08, 2012, 08:59:44 pm: Richard,
It sounds as if you have fallen on your feet there. I would definitely make the most of the olympics this year to earn a bit from it. You can spend that time working out what you really want to do next.
Sally
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: Lesley Silvester on April 08, 2012, 11:26:20 pm: :wave: Hi and welcome from cloudy Shropshire. We used to live in Poole.
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Post by: fifixx on April 08, 2012, 11:40:18 pm: Hi from Shillingstone - lucky you near Weymouth - I know someone who is renting out their house and camping in the garden during the Olympics as the financial reward is so great!!
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: Bert on April 09, 2012, 07:28:46 am: Hi from the Isle of Mull :wave:
I think Bionic has hit the nail on the head :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mel on April 10, 2012, 07:36:39 am: Hi and welcome from Northants,we wish you good luck (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/Smileys/default/grin.gif) (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/Smileys/default/wave2.gif) (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/Smileys/default/wave2.gif)
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: ramblerskitchen on April 10, 2012, 06:51:54 pm: Hi. Welcome to the forum. I live near to Bere Regis and have a couple of rented acres and love keeping animals and growing veg.

Earn as much as you can from the Olympics and then enjoy the "good life"

Sarah
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Post by: Mammyshaz on April 10, 2012, 07:00:39 pm: Hello from Durham :wave:
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Post by: Sylvia on April 11, 2012, 08:43:13 am: Good idea, I wish the Olympics were being held in Devon. I'd live in a pig ark for the duration ;D
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: feldar on April 11, 2012, 09:50:41 am: Hi from The New Forest just down the coast from you :wave:
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: TheCaptain on April 11, 2012, 10:42:54 am: Hello from Wincanton (ish) just up the road from you. I know your part of the world very well as my favourite windsurfing spots are off Weymouth and in the harbour. I did my lambing course at the Agricultural college (if you're getting sheep I can thoroughly recommend - it runs in October so you can get early experience before your own sheep lamb) and did the practical part at a farm just overlooking the Town.
Title: Re: Hello from Dorset
Post by: SteveHants on April 17, 2012, 10:36:44 am: Hi from just over the border in Fordingbridge. 4 acres sounds like it could be a lt of fun...well done.
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Post by: mistryer on April 17, 2012, 03:20:59 pm: Hi from SW France :wave: Campsite for sure, this year, then decide on what you fancy keeping and growing for yourself for next year. Sounds fantastic. :thumbsup:
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Post by: deepinthewoods on April 17, 2012, 07:08:41 pm: hi from cornwall :wave:
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Post by: chairmanphil on April 17, 2012, 11:42:17 pm: hi from Oxfordshire :wave: