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AGM Talk by Farmer Simon Dunn

Hob Moor 9th November 2022 Good evening. My name is Simon Dunn and I farm the stray land for YCC which not only includes Hobmoor but Walmgate, Bootham and Monkscross a total of 270 acres. I grew up on a hill farm on the NYM and started agricultural contracting from the family farm. Still operating… Continue reading AGM Talk by Farmer Simon Dunn

Summer Newsletter 2020

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We Have Some Happy Cows On The Moor!

Cattle Are Arriving Today

The cattle should be transported to the Moor today according to Simon, the stockman. In his words, “They will be excited when they first get out of the livestock container. However they will soon settle down. If they are running towards you stand still. These animals are all less than a year old and have… Continue reading Cattle Are Arriving Today

Cattle By The End Of The Month

We have a message from the stockman saying he has walked the perimeter of Hob Moor to check for gaps. He is hoping to bring the cattle to the moor by the end of the month. Typically, the cattle are confined to North Lane Field to get them acclimated. This ancient medieval right of cattle… Continue reading Cattle By The End Of The Month

Spring Newsletter 2020

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Dog Missing … and Found!

Bella has been found and the family are much relieved! Please can everyone keep an eye out for Bella. Shes managed to escape and I’ve searched the local area for the last hour to no avail. We live close to the Hob Moor so she may have got onto there. She is very friendly, microchipped… Continue reading Dog Missing … and Found!

Climate Change Information & Quiz

Details about this free event can be found here. It is being held on Monday, November 25 at 7:00pm at the Priory Street Centre.

AGM 2019

Have A Go at Scything – Sept. 2

Watch nettles being scythed on Hob Moor on September 2, 5-7pm, and learn how to do it! Go to the places where there are lots of Nettles—North Lane entrance, near Lidl amongst the trees, or look out for people working. This will be very interesting to watch and learn this ancient method in agriculture.