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  • Phishing attempt on 19/20/25th Jan – please beware and pass on…….

    Tuesday 19th Jan. Phoned by a man speaking reasonable but rapid English with an accent indicative of the Indian sub-continent. He called himself Anthony and explained he was from “Computer Maintenance Company” which was employed by Microsoft as a “caretaker” for the computer systems. “Anthony” went on to say that the Microsoft system had detected…

  • Day 50 Henspection

    Hens braved the mixer monster to inspect the plastering.

  • Day 48-49

    Plastering is under way. Need some warmer,drier weather to help the plaster and concrete floor to dry out.

  • Restaurant Review

    Renowned wine blogger Laura Hadland, also known as The Extreme Housewife, had a restaurant review published in this week’s More magazine. Visit http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Eating-James-Cafe-Bistro-hidden-gem-good-food/story-28461685-detail/story.html Laura recently created The Leicester Tapas Trail, and we are very pleased to have someone of her experience and credibility advising us in the winery.

  • Day 45-47

    Builders have stopped for Christmas, so Liz had been priming and undercoating the doors when rain permitted. Bank Holiday Monday posed a dilemma. Lovely sunny weather BUT the elderflower wine needed bottling AND the doors needed their gloss coat. The elderflower wine won! With great help from Laura and Mike Hadland, over 300 bottles were…