Lovemychooks Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 For those of you who live in Surrey I have just found out that Burpham Court Farm Park looks like it may be closing down. The farmers have apparently just been given notice by the National Trust to get off the land and have got 11 months to fight their case. The Environment Agency have also been flooding the farm, so as to divert water away from other areas, at least 6 times this year. The farmer is also in the foot and mouth and bluetongue area and cannot transport livestock which is obviously ruining his business The farmer asked if I could make it known that this is happening and give them some support. I felt really sorry for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That is such a shame. I haven't been down there, but after the foot and mouth episode a few years back Stoughton Farm Park in Leicester had to close. It was a real shame and a great loss to the area. I hope he's able to carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That's terrible although not a huge surprise, last time we went there poor old Farmer Bob was having terrible trouble with the flooding, it's been in the local papers too. It will be a real shame becauase it's got a lovely atmosphere, much less commercialised than Bocketts. It's where all my three first collected an egg from under a hens bum! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 hey! is there anything we can do? petition??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 What a horrible situation to be in - as Laura said... anything we can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 That's such a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Well I said to the farmer that I would write to the National Trust and ask why they insist on closing him down but he said that 3 judges have made their decision and aren't going to allow the farm to be kept open. Obviously they are opposing this. I'm not really sure what to suggest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 How many of us are National Trust members? - I'm not but Carl is. Would letters make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Well I don't think it would hurt. I'm not a member but my Mum is so i'll be writing on her behalf too. Thanks for giving the farmer some much needed support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
