Merry Christmas from The Orchard Farm Shop

With best wishes for a very

Happy Christmas

to you and all your family

from

Jim &  co. at the farm shop

Now over to the Talking Animals to wish you a Merry Christmas:

While shepherds watch their flocks

Just a quick reminder on this the 4th Sunday of Advent that we're open until 3pm on Christmas Eve with plenty of fresh fruit and veg for sale. Even if we say so ourselves we think the Orchard Farm Shop is going to be the perfect place to avoid that last minute scrum at the supermarkets.

Now for your amusement something a little bit different

This YouTube video is of " Crazy shepherds fit their sheep with LED vests to create awesome designs on a hill. They recreate a game of Pong, fireworks, and the Mona Lisa." Certainly puts a different slant to

While shepherds watched
Their flocks by night
All seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down
And glory shone around
And glory shone around

 

Christmas opening times at The Orchard Tea Room & Farm Shop, Redmoor Lane, Wisbech, Cambs, PE14 0RN

Christmas Eve ~ 8am - 3pm

Christmas Day ~ Closed

Boxing Day ~ Closed

27th December ~ Closed

28th December ~ 8am - 4pm

29th December ~ 9am - 4pm

30th December ~ 8am - 4pm

31st December ~ 8am - 3pm

New Year's day ~ Closed

2nd January ~ 8am - 4pm

On the 3rd Sunday of Advent our Wisbech farm shop would like to remind you that we are now taking Christmas fruit & veg orders

This Romanesco broccoli or  Romanesque cauliflower (whichever you prefer to call it) does look rather festive in a Christmas tree sort of way don't you think?

Talking of Christmas we're now taking Christmas orders for fruit and veg. Tell us what you want and when you want to collect and your fruit and veg, chutneys and jams, honey and apple juice, bird seeds and sausages will all be ready and waiting for you.

Christmas at the Orchard Farm Shop Redmoor Lane Wisbech

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at the Orchard Farm Shop:

 

With holly wreathes for sale

and Christmas decorations in the shop

including a mini tree.

Now taking orders for your Christmas fruit and veg, tell us what you want and we'll have it packed and ready to collect at your convenience to save you time at this busy time of year.

The Orchard Tea Room & Farm Shop

Redmoor Lane

Wisbech

PE14 0RN

Opening hours currently 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday.

Fog on the A47

 Another foggy day here in Fenland and it occurred to me that if you're having to drive in these conditions this sign on the A47 approaching Wisbech would probably be very welcome:

 A chance to take a break, grab a cup of your favourite beverage, maybe even a quick sandwich, a warming bowl of soup or a delicious slice of cake.

 A chance to warm yourself by the wood burning stove and enjoy spectacular views of the orchard swathed in fog.

You might even take the opportunity to stretch your legs with a stroll around the orchard. Certainly if you're travelling with a dog he /she would appreciate a walk around the orchard and dogs are always welcome at The Orchard Tea Room and Farm Shop. So watch out for that sign and take a break you'll find all this, and more at:

The Orchard Tea Room & Farm Shop

Redmoor Lane

Wisbech

PE14 0RN

Opening hours currently 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday.

Apple Logs for Christmas

Nothing beats a real fire at Christmas, be it an open fire or a wood burner it makes everything cosy, comfortable and of course warm!

Apple logs smell wonderful whilst burning and they send out a good amount of heat, we have them ready for collection here at the Orchard Farm Shop, Redmoor Lane, Wisbech. PE140RN. Available by the sack or a full bin.

If you're travelling along the A47 between Peterborough and Wisbech / Kings Lynn and Wisbech during the holidays why not stop off and pick up a bag of logs. They make a great gift too!

If you haven't anywhere for a fire you are welcome to come and share ours, the woodburner is lit everyday now keeping the tea room warm and cosy.

The Orchard Tea Room & Farm Shop

Redmoor Lane

Wisbech

PE14 0RN

Opening hours currently 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday.

On the 2nd Sunday of Advent the farm shop brings to you

A rainbow

as the River Nene returns to normal after the tidal surges of the last few days. Thankfully the Wisbech flood defences held and the town remained safe from deluge.
Here at Redmoor Lane The Orchard Tea Room and Farm Shop are safe from flooding but we were involved in an animal rescue from the river bank on Thursday night. Thanks to the fire service, the police and volunteers 5 horses were removed safely from the flood waters. Many thanks to everyone who took part, you're all very welcome at The Orchard Tea Room for a cuppa!

On the 4th day of Advent the farm shop brings to you - Bramblebee Porker Sausages

Bramblebee Porker Sausages from Gloucestershire Old Spots are simply the best. They come in a variety of flavours, our personal favs are Smokey BBQ and Chili but they are all delicious. You'll find them in the freezer at

The Orchard Farm Shop

Redmoor Lane

Wisbech

PE14 0RN

On the 3rd day of Advent the farm shop brings to you - Pears grown in Wisbech

Conference Pears grown in our own Redmoor Lane, Wisbech, orchard. Perfect with Stilton. Available by the kilo or a whole box. A box of pears would make a rather nice Christmas gift.

Here's a Pear Chutney recipe:

1 kilo of peeled, cored chopped pears
100 grams of white sugar
100 grams of soft brown sugar
2 teaspoons of mixed spice
250ml malt vinegar

Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to the boil, simmer for about 30 minutes until the pears are tender, stirring to prevent sticking.

Bottle in sterilised jars.

On the 2nd day of Advent the Farm Shop brings to you - Honey (and some cold relief recipes)

Here at the Orchard Farm Shop we stock real Fenland honey ~ Bramblebee Honey. The beekeeper comes from a small village very close to us and his bees are kept all around the area including orchards!

Apart from tasting good honey has many, many health benefits, more on that another time, but with the run up to Christmas, and the first of the seasonal colds going round, today we're offering some cold remedies:

Honey and Cinnamon

Simply mix a quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon with a teaspoon of honey and add to warm drinks, take straight from the spoon, spread on toast etc but take some every couple of hours. Both honey and cinnamon are anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Lemon and Honey

Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with honey and warm water.

Ginger Honey and Lemon

Mix grated ginger with lemon and honey and brew a tea with boiling water.

And the proof that honey actually cures colds? Researchers from Jahrom University of Medical Science in Iran found that 2 ounces of honey a day significantly reduced cold symptoms and reduced the length of the common cold by up to 2 days!

So come to our Fenland Farm Shop to stock up with some delicious honey that will help keep those colds at bay during the festive season.

The Orchard Tea Room & Farm Shop

Redmoor Lane

Wisbech

PE14 0RN

Opening hours currently 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday.

On the first day of Advent the farm shop brings to you - Holly Wreaths

 

So the Christmas Countdown begins:

Holly Wreaths @ £4.50 each

Available to purchase from our Fenland farm shop:

The Orchard Tea Room & Farm Shop

Redmoor Lane

Wisbech

PE14 0RN

Opening hours currently 8am - 4pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday.