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Marvellous, magical, magnificent May!

Marvellous, magical, magnificent May! After a couple of years lacking in sunshine, the arrival of spring feels especially beautiful this year. Whilst the blackthorn wowed us back in April, cousin Hawthorn is once again showing us it’s much more than just a thorny hedge plant, there to be violently flailed to an inch of its […]

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AL FRESCO ASPARAGUS & A PASSION FOR PASTA

Al Fresco Asparagus & A Passion for Pasta It’s the return of our courtyard lunches this week (Wed, Thur & Fri) as we bask in a mini May heatwave. Some timely rain last week and the now warming soil means there’s some quiet optimism about the growing season ahead. Plans and spreadsheets containing planting schedules […]

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Spring Notes

All the joys of spring are alive and well in this corner of Cornwall. Just a few weeks since our last newsletter, but so much has happened since. March’s dry easterly breeze has passed, and we’ve been basking in April’s blossoming beauty. Tables (and sometimes office desks) have been relocated outdoors to a sunnier spot. […]

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Spring School Visit Round Up

The weather was kind for our Spring school visits this year, and we’ve hosted a range of visitors, from students training to be chefs at college to early years children venturing outdoors to explore their natural world. During our visits for Penair and Truro College, students were hands-on, using herbs from the salad garden to […]

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Spring Happenings on the Farm

NOTES FROM NANCARROW Cornwall has been basking in some early spring sunshine for a fortnight or more, and there’s more of the same next week. It’s a far cry from last year and you may even hear mutterings about the lack of rain if this this continues! Our Romney x Longwool sheep have almost finished […]

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Your Shore Conference – Cornwall Wildlife Trust Event

On Saturday, 1st February, we hosted Cornwall Wildlife Trust‘s Your Shore Conference, funded by Making Space for Sand. Established by Cornwall Wildlife Trust, the Your Shore Network unites 20 community-led marine conservation groups and partnerships across Cornwall. These groups collaborate by sharing experience, data, ideas, and resources to advocate for stronger coastal protection The annual […]

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Spring on the Farm

Our weather apps here in Cornwall are suggesting 7 days of full sunshine – a well-timed window that we’ll be aiming to making the most of. In the new perennial field, our Tamworths have been rootling around a patch that will soon become home to our asparagus beds. Next week the pigs will move on, […]

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Spring Weekender at Nancarrow Farm – Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April

Spring Weekender At Nancarrow Farm – Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th April 2025 What’s Happening? Local craft stalls showcasing talented independent producers Scenic wild walks & children’s trails Warming drinks & hearty breakfast baps from our wood-fired kitchen Live music Farm Lunches with delicious set menus featuring Organic produce from the Farm. Meet the Makers […]

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Great Cornish Food, February menu, our Spring Weekender & Summer Stays!

Notes From Nancarrow  Our first week back open was an eventful one. Last weekend our friends at Cornwall Wildlife Trust hosted their ‘Your Shore Conference’ which celebrated the people and projects that are helping to preserve and rewild our coastline. Thursday night saw the return of the Great Cornish Food Awards, which brought together some […]

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A Day at Nancarrow – Join Us for Hands-On Workshops & Feasting in 2025

At Nancarrow Farm, food is more than just a meal—it’s an experience of the farm, the seasons, and the people who bring it to life. This year, we’re inviting you to step behind the scenes and experience our organic farm like never before. Whether you’re keen to master pasta-making, learn butchery skills, or explore the […]

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Enjoy Cosy Farm Suppers & Lunches This February Half-Term – With 10% Off!

A Nancarrow twist on this February half-term, enjoy delicious, seasonal food in a relaxed farm setting for a family outing, a catch-up with friends, or just a treat for yourself, our farm is the perfect place to slow down, explore and savour delicious food from our Organic farm. Throughout this February half-term, we’re serving warm, […]

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Notes From Nancarrow – We’re Back!

Written in the aftermath of yet another storm. This one passed north of Cornwall but triggered a tornado that caused havoc in Newquay, Cubert and Holywell. The cattle out on the headland at Penhale were luckily unscathed, unlike some of the nearby buildings and static caravans that bore the brunt. The large tarpaulin (which is […]

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