Needwood Jacobs

We  currently farm about 50 acres, some of which you see in the aerial photograph above.  We try to farm to organic principles as far as possible, we do not use nitrogen fertliliser on the grass and spot spray for weeds to minimise the amount of chemicals used on the land. 

We aim to breed top quality pedigree Jacob sheep with good conformation, true to the breed standard.  We believe in high standards of welfare and aim to keep our sheep fit and healthy with a good quality of life.  Farming is our hobby and our passion.  Here's what we do with the rest of our time!

Ian Woolliscroft

Specialising in agricultural ground works and construction projects.  Some recent contracts include:

• new slurry store at Woodside Farm, Linton 
• new milking parlour  at Highlands Park Farm, Rangemore
• new cow housing at Home Farm, Rangemore (pictured)
• installation of slurry slats at various farms in the area
• ground works and concrete for various agricultural projects
• fabrication of steel brackets and doors
• fencing, driveways, installing drains and clearing ditches

Own plant includes mini-digger, pan concrete mixer, dump trucks and skid steer loader.

Beverley Parker

I have worked in the public sector for the past twenty five years, most recently as a senior manager within the Audit Commission.  In February I was made redundant as the government made changes to the regulation of public sector bodies. I am now available as an independent consultant and performance coach.  See my website for more details beverley-parker.com 

I am a keen horsewoman and qualified Riding Instructor.  I am currently teaching riding and equine skills at a local college and am available for freelance instruction in the local area.    I am first aid trained and fully insured and keen to help anyone to enjoy their horses more - whether simply hacking or in competition. I have competed at a national level in endurance riding and regional level in dressage. See new page coming soon!

I am a keen amateur photographer.  I have loaded many of my pictures on flickr - follow the link or see a sample on the Gallery Page. I also put photos on our facebook page - use the link below.

We are developing our own herd of Longhorn cattle - we have two cows both with calves at foot and both hopefully in calf again for next year.  The long term aim is to produce Longhorn beef.

We have two Jack Russell terriers, Penny and Molly, two horses, Monte and Nero, and a variety of bantams who occasionally lay the odd egg or two!