Hello everyone!
And here we are, suddenly at the beginning of November, where despite hugely trying not to think about Christmas too early, I find my head full of it!
I love Christmas, but it plays havoc with my nervous system! So in an attempt to simplify, I over organise, and each year this seems to creep forwards just another week or so...which possibly, I am beginning to realise, may be back firing…more time to overthink the tiny stuff. Which size paper hats will fit the average adult head for our feast crackers…and while I am talking crackers, which collection of cheesy cracker jokes from Amazon should I go for…and just how many verses of “O come all Ye faithful” do people like to sing before they get bored…? I could of course carry on…but don’t worry, I won’t!
Copsegrove Carols
Monday 21st December 5pm – 7.30pm
If you love nothing better than belting out a few carols before Christmas, then this might be up your street! Please do come and join us for a relaxed and fun sing song of some traditional Christmas carols in the courtyard, with the odd Christmas songthrown in for good measure!
We are delighted to have the fabulous and very jolly Daan and Helen Temminkwith us to lead the singing for the evening.
There will be copious mulled wine, steamy hot chocolates for the kids, and Ian has promised to rustle up some simple yet delicious food to keep us going including warm sausage rolls, plenty of mince pies, and a bowl of hearty Copsegrove beef stew(veggie stew on offer too!) for those whose tummies may be rumbling. Martin and Wilf will be turning the courtyard in to a very special Copsegrove Winter wonderland, which undoubtedly will be a sight to see in itself! It should be a really magical evening.
Tickets are on sale NOW!!!!...but we have limited availability, so do be quick if you are keen to join us!
Book your tickets here!
The cows are blissfully oblivious of course to the start of the Christmas hype, and merely focused on adjusting to the onset of November mud whilst squelching about the feeder to get the best spot to nosh some tasty hay.
Interestingly, they have been richly supplementing their daily hay diet through most of October, with tasty appetisers and post dinner treats of good old conkers, of which there have been a particular abundance thrown off the trees on to the farm drive the last couple of weeks. Their passion for the big brown shiny beauties became so great in fact a week or so ago, that a rather over eager group of our steers (naughty little boys for those of you who are not au fait with cattle terminology), effortlessly trampled their way through the fence line and made a great escape to hoover up those conkers they could not reach.
The steers were most perplexed and grumpy to be stopped in their tracks by Martin and Wilf, who rushed out, to attempt to halt a mass invasion of Bisley to raid the village conker supply. One particularly naughty Steer in fact was so affronted at the thought that he may have eaten his last conker, that he decided to turn around and kick Martin hard, right in the conkers so to speak…. Ouch. The sight of Martin rolling around on the road in agony, or maybe the sounds of the loud and effusive swearing that followed whilst Wilf looked on chuckling, seemed to be enough to stop them in their tracks, and Bisley was fortunately saved from the marauding conker thieves…..
But back to Christmas…!
We have a few things going on at the barn over the festive period, so here goes:
Copsegrove Barn
Copsegrove Christmas Sound Baths
Sunday 13th December 11am - 1.30pm
If you think you may want to take a moment to escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas and are looking for something peaceful to lift and feed your soul before the festivities kick in, this may be for you!
We are delighted to be welcoming once again the return of lovely Angie Latham from Sacred Earth Sound Therapy, who will be delivering a very special Gong bath for those wishing to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the gongs and other instruments, and deeply relax in such a special old building. The barn has proven to generate a very beautiful acoustic that will make this a gong bath like no other!
All you need to do is lie back, relax, and let the beautiful sounds and surroundings work their magic!
At the end, there will be tea, homemade cake, flapjacks, and maybe a mince pie or two, and a chance to mingle gently for those of you that feel like it, before you float home, feeling fully restored and revitalised!
There are only 18 places available, so do be quick if this tickles your fancy.
Book your place here!
Christmas Feasts
Friday 11th December, 6.30pm – 11pm (Sorry sold out!)
Friday 18th December, 6.30pm – 11pm
If you fancy something a bit special with friends and family, then you may enjoy one of our Christmas feasts.
They will be mighty festive and fun, with the giant fire stoked, tables long and sociable, a delicious bountiful spread of food, some jolly live music, and perhaps a Christmas sing song for those of you feeling in the mood.
A full menu to follow soon, but you can expect homemade breads, beef tallow to dunk it in to, starter, main of Copsegrove Rib of beef with delicious vegetable sides, pudd and sweet treats, with veggie options available! Oh, and of course not forgetting a special Copsegrove cracker complete with perfectly fitting hat and suitably cheesy joke of course!
If this appeals, you can book your tickets here.
And there’s Christmas all wrapped up in a nutshell…what on earth am I worrying about …?
Wishing you all a cosy November, and we shall look forward to seeing you again soon. With our thanks as always for your interest in and support of Copsegrove.
Warmest wishes,
Kate
People we love to work with!
Ian Ballantyne - https://www.thefamilymeal.co.uk
FleaBee Films - https://www.fleabeefilms.com
The Stroud Wine Company - https://stroudwine.com
Angie Latham, Sacred Earth Sound Therapy https://www.sacredearthsoundtherapy.com/about.html