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Four reasons to have your company event outdoors.

Written by Tryphena Foster on March 1, 2023. Posted in The Estate. No Comments on Four reasons to have your company event outdoors.

As we we slowly move into spring, you may be thinking about this year’s staff event, whether a team-building day, a conference or a summer party. While comparing your options, have you considered the advantages of hosting your event outdoors? Here are our top four reasons to take gatherings outside: 1. BEING OUTDOORS AIDS THE FEELING OF WELL-BEING AND RELAXATION The best ideas come from employees who feel relaxed. When people aren’t constrained by a formal working space, they immediately feel more at ease, leading to better collaboration and sharing of new ideas. 2....

The Spa @ The Courtyard expands to new larger premises

Written by Tryphena Foster on January 30, 2023. Posted in Courtyard shops, The Estate. No Comments on The Spa @ The Courtyard expands to new larger premises

Therapist and spa owner Sam ran her beauty business from home for many years until she moved to Claydon Courtyard in 2020. Two years on and Sam has now had the opportunity to expand within Claydon Courtyard. Sam had always dreamt of growing the business, so this was the perfect opportunity. The Spa is still very much in the heart of Claydon Courtyard, and with more space, Sam has some exciting plans for 2023. I caught up with Sam to talk about her plans for the year ahead. You’ve recently moved into larger premises, what does that mean for your business? ...

Reducing our carbon footprint

Written by Tryphena Foster on June 27, 2022. Posted in Conservation, Ecology, Farming, The Estate. No Comments on Reducing our carbon footprint

We’re always looking at ways on the farm where we can reduce our carbon footprint, that’s why we’re conducting a trial of a new seaweed fertiliser. Here on Claydon Estate our in-hand farm specialises in growing combinable crops such as wheat, oats, oilseed rape, field beans and linseed. One of the highest points of carbon emission on any arable farm is the use of artificial fertilisers. A significant amount of greenhouse gasses are produced in the manufacture and transportation of these fertilisers, and the carbon footprint can be as much as 80%. ...

World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

Written by Tryphena Foster on May 19, 2022. Posted in Conservation, Ecology, The Estate. No Comments on World Bee Day – Supporting our pollinators

Supporting our pollinators. World bee day is celebrated on the 20th of May each year with the primary focus of raising awareness of the essential role that bees play in our eco system. There are 270 species of bee in the UK, including the honeybee, and they’re responsible for pollinating 80% of our wildflowers as well as many of our crops. Plants including crop plants depend on bees as well as insects to move pollen between flowers which allows them to produce seed and fruits. Without the help of our bees, crop yields would significantly decrease. It’s been well...