Becketts Farm News

Takeaway Food from Becketts Farm Here at Becketts we continue to keep up with all the changes that keep coming our way during 2020! The Restaurant has been open for over a month now and even though we are operating at limited capacity and staffing levels, we are pleased to be able to operate some different takeaway options for you to enjoy a little bit of Becketts at home. Takeaway Afternoon Tea 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...

Becketts Onsite Partners are back open! It is great to see most of our onsite partners are now back open for business! We are so grateful for your loyalty and continued support during this difficult time and can only thank you for shopping with us! We look forward to welcoming you back whether that is to shop with us, eat in our Restaurant or visit one of our onsite partners! Below is a list of open onsite partners: Pinks Florist Shirley Aquatics Wythall Tyres The Framing Studio (by appointment only) Magbility American Golf Doodletogs (online business) Intelligent Shading (by appointment...

It is National Picnic Week and come rain or shine we have some top tips to ensure you have an enjoyable picnic! Pick the Perfect Location Living in the midlands means we have access to lots of lovely picnic spots! Many hidden gems have been discovered during lock down that are right on your doorstep, and just a stone throw away you will find Clent Hills and the Lickey Hills. Whether you decide to stay local or travel further afield, we are sure you will have a very enjoyable time. Keep It Cold We recommend using a backpack cool bag...

Between 25th May -7th June the British Tomato Growers Association celebrate British Tomato Fortnight. Head to their Twitter page or website where they share information and recipes throughout the week. Here at Becketts, we believe British-grown tomatoes are something to celebrate. British tomato growers supply about 92,000 metric tonnes per year to British consumers – about a fifth of the total volume of tomatoes sold in the country through the year, and up to a half in the summer. Tomatoes grown closer to home have the distinct taste and smell of those tomatoes which grandad used to grow in the...

Despite all the challenges the present pandemic is bringing, we continue to open for essentials and to support local and British producers. Here are some of our favourite picks from around the Farm Shop, including some great new products. Flower and White Baking Kits It seems that whilst in lockdown, Britain has well and truly got their bake on! We’ve always been a nation who loved to bake and what better way to occupy our time and keep the whole family busy, than by whipping up some tasty treats in the kitchen. If you’re a bit of a baking novice...

The recent return of old farming diaries to the company has been cause for great delight, after 25 years out of the family. The Becketts Farm you know and love today would not be here without the author of these diaries, Albert Edward Beckett. Albert moved his small dairy herd from Shropshire to Wythall in 1937. By doing this, he laid the foundations for this family business, which continues to thrive today under the ownership and direction of his grandson, Simon. During the 1940s-70s Albert kept four detailed day diaries, which have recently come back into the family’s possession. These...

Becketts Farm Shop is dedicated to helping those who help others and we are now offering a helping hand to our heroes on the front line! If you are a front line health or social care worker, or work for our excellent emergency services, then pop along to shop with us, bringing your ID card and enjoy 10% off your shopping. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that continues to shop with us, the support from the local community and beyond has been amazing and we are truly grateful. NHS Police Service Ambulance Service Fire...

Top 10 easy and fun activities to do at home to keep your children entertained 1) Set up a treasure hunt. This activity is very easy to set up and you can hide as many or as little objects as you like around the house and in the garden for the children to then find! This will keep your children occupied for a few hours. 2) Enjoy your favourite movie! Choose a movie, pick a selection of your favourite treats and place them in your sweet bowl, close your blinds and switch off the lights and pretend you are at...

On 7th April 2020 the Beckett family celebrate a very important day. Company chairman, Alan Beckett celebrates his 90th Birthday. In true ‘This is Your Life’ style, here’s our ‘Big Red Book’ blog post. We’ve included some facts that may surprise you about our company chairman. Born in Halfway House, Shropshire in 1930, to Albert and Dawn Beckett, he was their eldest child and subsequently inherited, grew and shaped this family farming business into what it is today. Sadly, the present pandemic has meant that the celebratory parties and gatherings to mark the occasion have needed to be postponed. Nevertheless,...

Ways to be resourceful with the groceries you’ve got – reducing food waste It’s not all about pasta and rice With the absence of pasta and rice on the shelves, it would seem a great time to become more familiar with some other store cupboard essentials including pulses that you may not have cooked with before. Lentils are a great alternative as a carbohydrate, but they’re also high in fibre and protein. They’re fantastically versatile and can be used in place of mince in many different dishes like cottage pie, chilli and hot pots. They’re a cheaper option too, so...

Where the flour is sourced from We are proud to source our flour from Matthews Cotswold Flour, who are based just over an hour away in the beautiful Cotswold hills, in the village of Shipton under Wychwood near the ancient royal Wychwood forest. Like us, Matthews Cotswold Flour mill is a family run business and was first established in the 1860’s. The mill has been milling in the heart of the Cotswold Hills for over 100 years and Paul and son Bertie Matthews, the 5th and 6th generation, continue the family tradition. Matthews flour are proud, certified organic flour millers...

With lots of lovely hardy veg filling the shelves at the Greengrocers, we’ve been thinking about the importance of eating with the seasons. We’re talking about hearty stews on cold evenings, packed with plenty of fresh root vegetables. Then generously ladled into warm bowls with a side of buttery greens. Bubbling cauliflower cheese with extra mature cheddar and crispy bacon lardons. Roasted carrots and parsnips glazed with honey and mustard to accompany the Sunday roast. On these short winters days, nature knows how to help us produce great comfort food when we crave it most. We’re salivating over the idea...