Open Farm Day at Southend Barns, Sidlesham

Mariella Fleming was kind enough to invite me and Tilly to the Open Farm Sunday (https://farmsunday.org/) at their beautiful farm nestled in the countryside at Sidlesham near Chichester.

Southend Barns (southendbarns.co.uk) is a stunning location for weddings as well as other events. They have luxury bell tents on offer to stay in and the most amazing catering team. We were even lucky enough to meet 3 Gloucester Old Spots and some Alpacas including summer a 1 day old Alpaca.

Display table at The Open Farm Sunday event at Sidlesham

Tillly had a busy day with hundreds of people coming to see her and have a cuddle. She is recovering now on top of the cupboard in the kitchen and having a well deserved sleep.

Taxidermy Barn Owl

This stunning owl was ringed by my mentor Barrie Watson some years ago and was sadly found by Will (Mariella’s husband) in the woods by the farm - they kept it and had it mounted in this beautiful frame - still bearing the ring it was given when it was a young owlet.