westvale

Dear Friends,

The old saying “better late than never” really applies to this letter but the sentiments are just as valid.

2024 has been a difficult year for a lot of people. Weather, markets, family concerns affect most of us but somehow we are given the strength to face another year.

Westvale started off 2024 very dry to the point we were nearly out of water so a lot of cattle had to be sold. Winter came and things improved to the point where we had a great spring. Calving went very well, lots of lambs and grass so our smiles and well being improved greatly.

Family wise we have enjoyed the birth of two new great grand children (making three) and also the birth of Penny Wren to Will and Jen our Manager in the making.

Will and Jen spent December in England with Will’s family and Ben has been a great backstop while they […]