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1 years ago

PLEASE
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE OWNER OF THIS TEDDY?

Found in the Mad Ang

Looks a little lonely 😥
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PLEASE
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE OWNER OF THIS TEDDY?

Found in the Mad Ang

Looks a little lonely 😥
1 years ago

WE HAVE A CASUALTY !!

Been to triage, avoided the mower, had a wash and blow dry

Appears to be unharmed but waiting for an aftercare package
Spirits seem to be ok .. just lonely!
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WE HAVE A CASUALTY !!

Been to triage, avoided the mower, had a wash and blow dry

Appears to be unharmed but waiting for an aftercare package
Spirits seem to be ok .. just lonely!
1 years ago

THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU

That’s all the grapes in
Great quality but yields slightly down…. But it has been a dry year!

Good spirits, great banter with lovely chat The background murmurings we’re wonderful to hear!
Thank you for the refreshment teams
But once again thank you for your help

Mike
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU

That’s all the grapes in
Great quality but yields slightly down…. But it has been a dry year!

Good spirits, great banter with lovely chat The background murmurings we’re wonderful to hear!
Thank you for the refreshment teams
But once again thank you for your help

MikeImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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We cannot wait to see you at The Cotley Christmas Fair on 25th November

1 years ago

LAST HARVEST ALERT

NEXT SATURDAY 10:00am

Will provide refreshments
Payment in wine
Please share
Confirm for catering

Mike 07909545426
Or on here or email

More the merrier
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LAST HARVEST ALERT

NEXT SATURDAY 10:00am

Will provide refreshments
Payment in wine
Please share
Confirm for catering

Mike 07909545426
Or on here or email

More the merrierImage attachment
1 years ago

THANK YOU

The sun shone
I was told lots a chatting and banter
No complaints on refreshments

Sorry I couldn’t show (mike)

But thank you for your help and support
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THANK YOU

The sun shone
I was told lots a chatting and banter
No complaints on refreshments

Sorry I couldn’t show (mike)

But thank you for your help and supportImage attachment

7 CommentsComment on Facebook

Get well soon Mike! It was so much fun. Lots of banter and lots of sticky fingers 😂 see you at the next one 🙂 💜

Sorry I didn’t make it, but I was still shattered from my journey home.

Pinot Noir looking very bountiful & juicy

Hope it was productive, fun was had by all 😊

Your hound kept us company instead .. although stick throwing may have slowed down picking a little !

Get well soon ❤️‍🩹 Mike x

Thoroughly enjoyed it!!

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1 years ago

UPDATE…….
Because of the storm passing overnight

We are still on for tomorrow but a later start
Will be in vineyard from 10:30 for 11:00 start!!
We will provide wine, soup, burgers, beer, tea and coffee ect
Bring a coat, scissors and bucket (not essential)we do have some!
Don’t forget your SMILE and your chatty head..

I won’t bore you with my story but Jo and Becky are in charge, any queries ring jo

Jo
07867 792709

Dogs and kids welcome
Many hands… makes light work!
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UPDATE…….
Because of the storm passing overnight

We are still on for tomorrow but a later start
Will be in vineyard from 10:30 for 11:00 start!!
We will provide wine, soup, burgers, beer, tea and coffee ect
Bring a coat, scissors and bucket (not essential)we do have some!
Don’t forget your SMILE and your chatty head..

I won’t bore you with my story but Jo and Becky are in charge, any queries ring jo

Jo 
07867 792709

Dogs and kids welcome
Many hands… makes light work!
1 years ago

FIRST PICKING OF 2022
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER
From 8:30am
Bring a bucket and secateurs/scissors

Message if coming for catering purposes
info@dalwoodvineyard.co.uk
Or
07909545426 text/call mike
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FIRST PICKING OF 2022
SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER
From 8:30am
Bring a bucket and secateurs/scissors 

Message if coming for catering purposes
info@dalwoodvineyard.co.uk
Or
07909545426 text/call mikeImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Mike please add myself & Dawn to the list of pickers for 2nd, it is the day after Dawn’s birthday 🥳 so be a good way to clear her head 😂

Sorry I can’t get to this one. ☹️Hopefully next time 🤞

I'll add to our insta post, any drinks provided Mike, just so I know/can add. What times?

Simon Melaniphy Kathy Woodley ♥️

Dammit we're away 😫

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1 years ago

STRANGE REQUEST….

If you would like to be part of an email group, that is kept in the loop regarding harvesting grapes… can you please message me.
We have 4 varieties , so harvest 4 times, usually takes a couple of hours, we offer refreshments , pay you in wine and more importantly offer you a fun morning with likeminded people!!!
We make it as non strenuous as possible, just snip,drop and chat

Text me 07909545426
Email… info@dalwoodvineyard.co.uk

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STRANGE REQUEST….

If you would like to be part of an email group, that is kept in the loop regarding harvesting grapes… can you please message me.
We have 4 varieties , so harvest 4 times, usually takes a couple of hours, we offer refreshments , pay you in wine and more importantly offer you a fun morning with likeminded people!!!
We make it as non strenuous as possible, just snip,drop and chat

Text me 07909545426
Email… info@dalwoodvineyard.co.uk

Feel free to shareImage attachment

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Happy to be added to the email list Mike & hopefully help if we can. claireholgate@hotmail.co.uk

Just wish I lived closer xx

We are happy to help Mike if we’re free.

Can I assume I've ready been signed up to the group? 🤣

Ready, willing and hopefully able on the day!!🤞

Beth Aplin

Add us lot in guys... abbacleansing@hotmail.co.uk xx

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1 years ago

We Varaison happening at Dalwood
Next is harvest!!!
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We Varaison happening at Dalwood
Next is harvest!!!Image attachmentImage attachment
1 years ago

They are getting about now!!
Lots of activity in the traps by Town Court and Owls Orchard keep an eye out for the nests please
Usually a hole in the ground but occasionally in a tree or shed!!
Message if find
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They are getting about now!!
Lots of activity in the traps by Town Court and Owls Orchard keep an eye out for the nests please
Usually a hole in the ground but occasionally in a tree or shed!!
Message if find

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The poor much maligned wasp, let it be 🙁

Can you be more specific? Wasp or Hornet?

1 years ago

A couple of weeks ago in conjugation with Exeter University
We placed a sonic trap, 2 Harp Traps and an insect trap in the vineyard for two nights!
The results were outstanding
Over 30 bars trapped, measured, weighed , sampled ect representing 6 species.We caught
Pipperstrelle
Long brown eared
Greater horseshoe
Bechstein
And barbastelle
The last 2 being very rare ancient woodland species 🤷🏻‍♂️
They come back in September for another trap and to verify if what the eating represents what insects were caught in the vineyard!

It appears Dalwood is Bat..tastic!!
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A couple of weeks ago in conjugation with Exeter University
We placed a sonic trap, 2 Harp Traps and an insect trap in the vineyard for two nights!
The results were outstanding
Over 30 bars trapped, measured, weighed , sampled ect representing 6 species.We caught
Pipperstrelle
Long brown eared
Greater horseshoe
Bechstein 
And barbastelle
The last 2 being very rare ancient woodland species 🤷🏻‍♂️
They come back in September for another trap and to verify if what the eating represents what insects were caught in the vineyard!

It appears Dalwood is Bat..tastic!!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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How interesting. I’d not heard of the final two bats mentioned. It must have been lovely to have examined those captured at such close quarters.

What a great thing to do, the variety is surprising too. A real treat to get up close and personal with them, not sure about the one with teeth!

Used to love watching them at dusk flying in garden. Didn’t realise there was so many types in Dalwood.

Amazing! 🦇

That's fantastic 😀

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1 years ago

BEFORE and AFTER lifting wires on the Solaris …..
This allows the fruiting zone to get sunlight and air flow
But
Also we can drive down the row!
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BEFORE and AFTER lifting wires on the Solaris …..
This allows the fruiting zone to get sunlight and air flow
But
Also we can drive down the row!Image attachment
1 years ago

Good ole Sam
Mowed the vineyard this evening!!
We done No Mow May (June and July😀😀)
So was a big job…. But part of our new mantra
“Scruffy means Diversity”

Well done Sam
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Good ole Sam
Mowed the vineyard this evening!!
We done No Mow May (June and July😀😀)
So was a big job…. But part of our new mantra
“Scruffy means Diversity”

Well done Sam

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Awesome views great place for a glass of wine 🍷🥂 or two 😉

Left our top garden the same. It has looked really good. What's not to like, less work and petrol!👍

Love the furgy tractor super view

1 years ago

EXCITING PROJECT
On Monday and Tuesday evening in conjunction with Exeter University.. we are trapping Bats… with a view to establishing which species are using the vineyard and to see if they contribute an economic impact on pest control!!
We may need some volunteers..
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EXCITING PROJECT
On Monday and Tuesday evening in conjunction with Exeter University.. we are trapping Bats… with a view to establishing which species are using the vineyard and to see if they contribute an economic impact on pest control!!
We may need some volunteers..

6 CommentsComment on Facebook

Hi it's says you may need volunteers, do you know if the volunteers need to be experienced, as Sarah would be interested as it would be good experience for her college course.

I'd love to help with this! No experience though :/ but happy to help!

Why trap ??? I helped with a bat survey last year and used a sonic thingy, that recorded the exact bat species flying over the garden with amazing results......

I’m sure Harry Hawkins can move fast enough for that job 🤣🤣🤣.

Morris would like to help if that's ok

Wow!

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1 years ago

We are in full flower… was lovely up the vineyard last night, tucking in and lifting wires!
When you are surrounded by negativity, angst and spite…. It is joy to have solace with plants that want to yield and be fruitful
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We are in full flower… was lovely up the vineyard last night, tucking in and lifting wires!
When you are surrounded by negativity, angst and spite…. It is joy to have solace with plants that want to yield and be fruitfulImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Keep up the good work 👏 life is full of surprises enjoy every moment of it keep safe and take care 🙂 things can only get better

1 years ago

They are getting about… if you live near the vineyard and you find a wasp nest…. Let me know!!
There could well be a bottle of wine in it for you!
WHY…. In 2020 which was a monster wasp year, they depleted yields by over 1 tonne.
Or 750 bottles
Plus introduce disease, reduce quality and sting you when picking!
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They are getting about… if you live near the vineyard and you find a wasp nest…. Let me know!!
There could well be a bottle of wine in it for you!
WHY…. In 2020 which was a monster wasp year, they depleted yields by over 1 tonne. 
Or 750 bottles
Plus introduce disease, reduce quality and sting you when picking!

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

The poor much maligned wasp 🙁

We have a nest but hopefully too far away to trouble you ! Hope you don’t get troubled by any more local ones !

We need pollinators?

Will keep a lookout!

1 years ago

Inflorescence … looking like flowering may happen in the next week or so
First 2 are the Madeline Angevin last 2 are the Solaris … huge growth difference
Last one is Pinot , just checking everything is in order!!
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Inflorescence … looking like flowering may happen in the next week or so
First 2 are the Madeline Angevin last 2 are the Solaris … huge growth difference 
Last one is Pinot , just checking everything is in order!!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
1 years ago

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Tis looking right lovely up the top of the vineyard this morning!!Image attachment

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We need to book up our tour!! 🥂

Beautiful 👍🥂

2 years ago

Bud rubbing and shoot selection
This prevents overcrowding in the canopy, ensuring the right shoots are left growing the right direction!
For better ripening and disease control
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Bud rubbing and shoot selection
This prevents overcrowding in the canopy, ensuring the right shoots are left growing the right direction!
For better ripening and disease controlImage attachment
2 years ago

Heading towards Bud Burst on the Solaris .. by the end of this week they should be out… the other varieties still a good week or so behind! ... See MoreSee Less

Heading towards Bud Burst on the Solaris .. by the end of this week they should be out… the other varieties still a good week or so behind!Image attachment
2 years ago

Twas a parky one this morning… but soon warmed up when the sun snuck over the hill….
#tyingdown #springiscoming
#winesofthewestcountry #devonvineyards
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Twas a parky one this morning… but soon warmed up when the sun snuck over the hill….
#tyingdown #springiscoming 
#winesofthewestcountry #devonvineyardsImage attachmentImage attachment
2 years ago

Barbera…..Babs/Bear/Moss/Keith formerly known as Chubbs ... See MoreSee Less

Barbera…..Babs/Bear/Moss/Keith formerly known as Chubbs

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Awe beautiful puppy xx

She is gorgeous 😍😍

Gorgeous xx

Super cute!!

2 years ago

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All this wine talk is dull……
2 years ago

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All this wine talk is boring….

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Must be impossible to get anything done… with all that cuteness around you ?? 😘

2 years ago

Top sharingWorried you might have missed today's Cheese & Wine sampling? Paul is sticking around until 4.00pm, so there's still time to come down for a try!

The Dalwood vineyard Sparkling 2019 has been really popular today, with tasting notes of orchard fruits and apple crumble appealing to a lot of our customers. 🍷

If you're after some weekend cheese, you're still in luck! We're currently sampling Fourme d'Ambert, Rosary Goats Cheese, Tomme de Savoie, and Saint Nectaire. 🧀
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Thanks, Mike! Your Dalwood Sparkling 2019 goes fantastically with the Rosary Goat's. We'll make sure to bring some, when we're next down...