The cattle are now in for the winter;. November is later than they have been out at pasture, for several years. They are now cosy in the barn with plenty of straw beneath their feet and feeders full of soft meadow hay. They have done well on the herbal ley despite my misgivings; their weights are above average, so they have clearly had a good summer.
I have a few new butchers on the books, all vying for Ote Hall grass fed Sussex beef. It is encouraging to receive the telephone calls once their beast is safely hanging in their chill cabinets, voicing their delight at the top quality we produce. Our old customers are used to this quality which is why they come back for more. It takes a new customer to remind us just how special are these Sussex cattle.
80 years ago, Jewish families came to the UK having escaped the terrors of Hitler’s Nazi Germany and beyond. When they settled here, they said they felt they had arrived in heaven. A place where they felt safe and nurtured as they were welcomed into the heart of communities across the country.
But, what about today? Why have we allowed the UK to become a country where Jewish families no longer feel safe. Why have we allowed the growing Islamisation of our towns and cities which have become overridden by people who do not share our culture, our beliefs, our patriotism, and standards? Many of whom clearly hate anyone not of their culture, particularly the Jews.
These people crush any objections from the indigenous British population. They poison the minds of disconnected extremists as well as the many hiding within communities, not forgetting those embedded within the BBC.
To hear the voices of veterans of the Second World War, including Alec Penstone, a 100-Year-old declaring that winning the War ‘wasn’t worth it’, was heart breaking.
As he wept for his fallen comrades, he said: ‘I can see in my mind’s eye those rows and rows of white headstones and all the hundreds of my friends who gave their lives. For what? The country of today? They died for nothing; it was not worth it. Look what our country has turned into. What we fought for was our freedom, but it’s a darn sight worse now than when I fought for it”. That was truly distressing to hear, but also shameful.
How could our politicians of all colours allow our country to become what it is today?
I recently attended a wonderful concert at Windsor Castle, hosted by The King to celebrate the Duke of Kent’s 90th birthday. I found myself sitting next to Caro Howell, the Director-General of the Imperial War Museum. She serves as head of the museum, responsible for its development, collections, and public funds.
I thought, perhaps somewhat unfairly in such surroundings, that this was my opportunity to question her about Lord Ashcroft’s Victoria Cross (VC) collection. It is the world’s largest, with over 200 VCs and a smaller number of George Crosses (GCs). The collection has been displayed in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum, but the exhibition was permanently closed in September.
I asked Caro to explain why such a unique collection - which has been housed in the gallery which Lord Ashcroft contributed £5m to set up - has now been returned to him. The collection of war medals was given to the Imperial War Museum on a 10-year loan agreement, which was extended by a further five years to 2025. Throughout the 15 years the medals were on display, along with the moving stories behind each one, they attracted huge visitor numbers.
The museum, instead of recognising what a wonderful lasting asset Lord Ashcroft’s collection was and granting it a permanent home, decided to close it down. It now hosts a new exhibition about post-World War II conflicts, such as the Cold War, Falklands, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The museum is also opening the “Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict” exhibition, which explores how propaganda shapes perception of gender and power.
I am sure this new exhibition is hugely interesting and honours those who have perished in these conflicts. But as I, and I know countless others before me, have made clear to Caro Howell, surely the Imperial War Museum should be the final resting place for Lord Ashcroft’s remarkable collection. This should be on permanent public display so each story behind these medals can be told to future generations, reminding them of times when duty, bravery and patriotism were natural instincts. A time when people like Alec Penstone went to war to defend our great nation, the Monarch, their families, and our freedom. Sadly, the Director-General was unmoved and unapologetic.
The BBC is clearly in trouble having been caught out editing Donald Trump’s speech making out that he instigated the storming of the capital. Heads have already rolled but probably not enough of them. Having listened to Nick Robinson, on the morning the story emerged, attempting to justify such blatant interference by the BBC, was nauseating. It really is time for this biased, self-opinionated presenter to be removed from the airwaves, along with his left-wing ideals and sneering put downs of anyone with whom he disagrees.
November 26th is drawing near. Speculation regarding what Reeves and Starmer have cooked up for us is reaching boiling point. Destruction appears to be their main aim, so no doubt the wrecking ball will be out on the day knocking the confidence of every businessman, farmer, taxpayer, and anyone who actually works for a living. Those whose lives depend entirely upon the state for welfare handouts will no doubt come away with yet more handouts and a smile on their faces knowing that the rest of us will be working longer and harder to support their ‘preferred’ way of life.
I have a few new butchers on the books, all vying for Ote Hall grass fed Sussex beef. It is encouraging to receive the telephone calls once their beast is safely hanging in their chill cabinets, voicing their delight at the top quality we produce. Our old customers are used to this quality which is why they come back for more. It takes a new customer to remind us just how special are these Sussex cattle.
80 years ago, Jewish families came to the UK having escaped the terrors of Hitler’s Nazi Germany and beyond. When they settled here, they said they felt they had arrived in heaven. A place where they felt safe and nurtured as they were welcomed into the heart of communities across the country.
But, what about today? Why have we allowed the UK to become a country where Jewish families no longer feel safe. Why have we allowed the growing Islamisation of our towns and cities which have become overridden by people who do not share our culture, our beliefs, our patriotism, and standards? Many of whom clearly hate anyone not of their culture, particularly the Jews.
These people crush any objections from the indigenous British population. They poison the minds of disconnected extremists as well as the many hiding within communities, not forgetting those embedded within the BBC.
To hear the voices of veterans of the Second World War, including Alec Penstone, a 100-Year-old declaring that winning the War ‘wasn’t worth it’, was heart breaking.
As he wept for his fallen comrades, he said: ‘I can see in my mind’s eye those rows and rows of white headstones and all the hundreds of my friends who gave their lives. For what? The country of today? They died for nothing; it was not worth it. Look what our country has turned into. What we fought for was our freedom, but it’s a darn sight worse now than when I fought for it”. That was truly distressing to hear, but also shameful.
How could our politicians of all colours allow our country to become what it is today?
I recently attended a wonderful concert at Windsor Castle, hosted by The King to celebrate the Duke of Kent’s 90th birthday. I found myself sitting next to Caro Howell, the Director-General of the Imperial War Museum. She serves as head of the museum, responsible for its development, collections, and public funds.
I thought, perhaps somewhat unfairly in such surroundings, that this was my opportunity to question her about Lord Ashcroft’s Victoria Cross (VC) collection. It is the world’s largest, with over 200 VCs and a smaller number of George Crosses (GCs). The collection has been displayed in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum, but the exhibition was permanently closed in September.
I asked Caro to explain why such a unique collection - which has been housed in the gallery which Lord Ashcroft contributed £5m to set up - has now been returned to him. The collection of war medals was given to the Imperial War Museum on a 10-year loan agreement, which was extended by a further five years to 2025. Throughout the 15 years the medals were on display, along with the moving stories behind each one, they attracted huge visitor numbers.
The museum, instead of recognising what a wonderful lasting asset Lord Ashcroft’s collection was and granting it a permanent home, decided to close it down. It now hosts a new exhibition about post-World War II conflicts, such as the Cold War, Falklands, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The museum is also opening the “Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict” exhibition, which explores how propaganda shapes perception of gender and power.
I am sure this new exhibition is hugely interesting and honours those who have perished in these conflicts. But as I, and I know countless others before me, have made clear to Caro Howell, surely the Imperial War Museum should be the final resting place for Lord Ashcroft’s remarkable collection. This should be on permanent public display so each story behind these medals can be told to future generations, reminding them of times when duty, bravery and patriotism were natural instincts. A time when people like Alec Penstone went to war to defend our great nation, the Monarch, their families, and our freedom. Sadly, the Director-General was unmoved and unapologetic.
The BBC is clearly in trouble having been caught out editing Donald Trump’s speech making out that he instigated the storming of the capital. Heads have already rolled but probably not enough of them. Having listened to Nick Robinson, on the morning the story emerged, attempting to justify such blatant interference by the BBC, was nauseating. It really is time for this biased, self-opinionated presenter to be removed from the airwaves, along with his left-wing ideals and sneering put downs of anyone with whom he disagrees.
November 26th is drawing near. Speculation regarding what Reeves and Starmer have cooked up for us is reaching boiling point. Destruction appears to be their main aim, so no doubt the wrecking ball will be out on the day knocking the confidence of every businessman, farmer, taxpayer, and anyone who actually works for a living. Those whose lives depend entirely upon the state for welfare handouts will no doubt come away with yet more handouts and a smile on their faces knowing that the rest of us will be working longer and harder to support their ‘preferred’ way of life.
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