As the UK celebrates the release of ‘My Generation’ by The Zimmers it is worth mentioning our ‘oldest’ guests to East Jordeston. In her 91st year, Evelyn (far left), Joan (her sister) and friends (husband and wife) George and Rene spend two weeks with us every year and arrive laden with home grown vegetables from their garden. They are an inspirational group, always helping others in their village and regularly raising money for local services by knitting and selling soft toys. This year I learned that Evelyn and Joan at one time almost bought an island to live on ‘many years ago’ and it’s only in the last two years that have they given up their camper van!

Just like ‘The Zimmers’ the zest for life positively radiates from some of our ‘golden oldies’ – their energy and fun inspires and we wish them many more years of good health and happy holidays.

After our visit from ‘Danny Boy’ (the ram) over the winter months we are delighted to announce the arrival of our first twin lambs this year. Bronwen gave birth in the early hours of 5 May – mother, son and daughter are doing brilliantly and have bonded well. All six of our Jacob ewes should hopefully produce healthy offspring within the next two weeks and we could end up with a frolicking flock of 12 new bleating babes very soon.

Guests who are with us this week are sharing this joyful moment and the next few weeks will see our lambs grow and develop into beautiful fun-loving characters! It’s an extra special time to visit us here at East Jordeston.