We are here to share some really fantastic news from Lisa Maidment, who runs on-site partner business, Transforming U. Lisa has been a true lockdown hero. At the beginning of the first lockdown, she formed a community group that now has charity status – Crafting for Communities. The charity creates handmade items for the community. She started off by making washable uniform bags and mask-friendly headbands and now the items which the charity make now go well beyond covid-related crafting. Volunteers also make wonderful sensory items and ‘worry monsters’ for children’s hospices, dignity capes for breast-screening services and blankets and...

Our thanks to Hollie Coyne, Director at our newest onsite partner, Gina Lou Bridal for this guest blog. We hope you enjoy it!  ~~~ Planning a wedding can be stressful! Add to that the pressure to find the wedding dress of your dreams, it can leave you overwhelmed – we get it! We know exactly how you are feeling and are here to share our expert tips for finding the perfect wedding dress. With our tips you will be able to stress less, smile more and work on the rest of your wedding to-do list! Set a budget We wish...

Perhaps you might not think much of it when you drop your small change into a charity collection box on the counter at our tills. But we chatted with Stephen Pugh who runs local charity, Tracey’s Dream who told us how much of a difference this really makes. Stephen set up Tracey’s Dream in memory of his late wife, who sadly passed away from cancer after a courageous battle. He has had one of their collection tins in our Farm Shop for some time now and says that the money raised is invaluable. The charity initially funded a caravan at...

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The countdown has begun until we can finally re-open the doors to our Restaurant once again. 60 days and counting! 😊 Here are some key dates to look forward to – 12th April, Outdoor Eating – Enjoy a Becketts breakfast or lunchtime treat ‘al fresco’ on our outside benches from our Restaurant takeaway menu. Grab a friend or two and catch up over brekkie or coffee and cake! 17th May, Inside Dining – Hurrah! At last, we can re-open the doors to our Restaurant and welcome you back to dine inside with...

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 14th March which means it’s right around the corner. This year more than ever it feels more important to show the motherly figure closest to you how much they are appreciated! So, let us make this Mother’s Day one to shout about! We cannot treat our special Mums to a meal out this year so let us bring quality food from our Restaurant and unique gifts from our Farm Shop to them at home instead. Family Sunday Roast Mother’s Day in our Restaurant is one of our busiest days of the year. We really will...

We love Fruit and Veg!! So we have put together 9 fun facts about fruit and veg to share with you as we head into the last week of home school for this half term! See how many off these facts you already know! 1.Tomatoes are a fruit. And they are the most popular fruit in the whole world! 2.Strawberries are technically not a berry. Weird but true! Berries by definition have their seeds on the inside, whilst strawberries hold their 200 seeds on the outside. 3.A pomegranate can hold up to 1000 seeds! Whilst they are larger than a...

January can be a tough month to get motivated at the best of times, however with the continued National Lockdown due to Covid 19, it has been an even tougher start to 2021 for many. This has got us thinking into how people have been keeping themselves occupied during their time at home in the 3rd lockdown and staying motivated daily! It may be giving yourself little tasks to complete each day or getting your daily exercise. You may even have a big project that you have wanted to do for a long time, but never had the time to...

Every month during 2021 we will be hiding a golden ticket in someone’s Farm Shop or Restaurant purchase. There will be 12 prizes to be won and each month a different department will be given the golden ticket to give out to one lucky winner. To be in with the chance of winning all you need to do is shop local with us and you never know, the golden ticket could appear in your shopping bag! Prizes consist of: Farm Shop and Restaurant Voucher Takeaway Afternoon Tea for two Bouquet of Pinks Flowers A Cheese and Wine Hamper A Selection...

Here at Becketts we continue to keep up with all the changes that keep coming our way!! Our Restaurant is currently closed, but fear not, we have a NEW takeaway food menu being served 7 days a week for collection from our Restaurant. Takeaway Afternoon Tea, served 7 days a week. £10pp Our afternoon teas served in our Restaurant have always been ever so popular and we didn’t want anyone to miss out! You can now enjoy your very own afternoon tea in the comfort of your own home. Prepared and served straight from our kitchen to yours. Simply order...

Merry Christmas! As we approach the end of 2020 and begin a fresh new year, we wish you a safe and healthy start to 2021. You as the customer are so important to us and we would like to thank you for your loyal custom and support during these tricky times. We miss those that haven’t been able to visit and hope it’s not too long until we see you again. Until then, Merry Christmas, keep safe and we will see you on the other side. Keep up to date with us via our social media pages. Becketts Farm |...

This Christmas, staying in is the new going out, so have a look at our Christmas Top 10 of activities to enjoy with the little ones this festive season. From baking at home to local walks, there is still lots to enjoy this Christmas. BakedIn Kits – Who loves baking? These little mug cake BakedIn kits come in a variety of flavours including Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate Chip Cookie. They are quick and easy recipes to follow and are perfect if your little ones just want to get to the tasting part! Pick up a variety of flavours in store...

Becketts Farm are proud to support St Basils Homelessness charity for the 5th year running. Each year we are overwhelmed with all the kind donations from our staff and customers. This includes new, unused and unopened long life food, toiletries, new towels and bedding and so much more. St Basils are a local charity based in the West Midlands and work with young people across Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and surrounding areas to enable them to find and keep a home, grow their confidence, develop their skills and prevent homelessness. St Basils houses almost 500 young people every...