Swallows Successful Brood Darren 3 July, 2021 When I moved into The Rest Home 3 years ago, there was a swallow nest located above my front door under a high roofed porch… Continue Reading
Four Apple Trees and a Pear Tree Darren 13 June, 2021 Four Apple Trees Suzy, my wife, has planted 4 apple trees running along side our newly coppiced hedge. From the front gate they are Apple… Continue Reading
Broad Bodied Chaser, Croxton Darren 10 June, 2021 I’m pleased that we had a visit from a Broad Bodied Chaser to our newly created garden/wildlife pond. It’s truly amazing just how much a… Continue Reading
Great Crested Newts, Croxton Darren 2 November, 2020 The UK’s biggest newt, the Great Crested Newt is rare to see and is a protected species. It’s fantastic to find them in my garden. I’m fortunate… Continue Reading
First Visit Before Moving In Darren 24 March, 2018 I’m not a resident yet, but I have been allowed to visit the property and start doing some of the outside clean up. I’ve given… Continue Reading
Pre-moving in Visit Darren 20 March, 2018 I’m over the moon! Threatened with homelessness, I applied to be a possible resident of The Rest Home in Croxton. I have received a call… Continue Reading