Last updated 11th July, 2010 2.27 pm
It is with regret that we have to inform you that we will be ceasing to operate our organic delivery scheme with effect from Saturday 3rd July, 2010.
My Mother started the business nearly 15 years ago but has now decided that it is time to retire disgracefully. The current economic climate means that as box numbers have dropped, the business is no longer sustainable when growing on such a small scale. We do have some crops planted in the field (potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, courgettes, aubergines, lettuce, squashes) so if you wish to buy some, then please check our website or telephone us to find out if they are ready, and you are welcome to come to the farm to collect your order.
Good available for harvest: Gooseberries, Blackcurrants, Broad Beans.
We also have small quantities of raspberries, strawberries, parsley, thyme, oregano, rosemary, bay
We have contacted some other Organic box schemes to inform them that you may be contacting them for your future needs. Their details are below:
Greener Greens:
contact Jill, telephone 0845 4674192, we may be supplying Jill with some of our produce through the Summer.
web site link: www.greenergreens.com
leaflet link: (pdf)
Abel & Cole : 0845 2626262, contact Alex or Sinead, but if they are not available, any of their customer service team can help you.
web site link: www.abelandcole.co.uk
Riverford Organics:
web site link: www.riverford.co.uk
contact Haley, telephone 01428 751741 or email: andyandhaley@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk. The head office at Riverford were not all that forthcoming, but Haley was very responsive friendly and helpful- she runs the franchise that covers most of our area.
David Morgan covers most of the other parts that Haley does not cover e.g.Woking, Knaphill . . . (the West corner of our area). If neither David or Haley can help you, David has kindly offered to inform you of the details of the Riverford franchisee who would be able to care for your needs.
telephone: 01962 763929 or email: david@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk
Bramley's Apple - a new fruit and veg shop that has opened in - Bramley is also offering a box scheme that would be able to deliver to the Guildford/Cranleigh areas - they are trying to source local produce and if they buy from a wholesaler they are buying organic produce so they may be able to meet your requirements. Please contact Christian or Sid on 01483 898707 or email: orders@bramleysapple.co.uk. We will also be supplying them with any produce we have from the field.
web site link: www.bramleysapple.co.uk (still under construction)
leaflet link (click here)
As there are no other organic growers in Surrey, I am afraid that I cannot offer a local producers organic box scheme. If local food is what is important to you, there is a box scheme based near Farnham called Farnham Grows, they do not offer a delivery service but I understand that it is like a co-operative of local enthusiasts/growers. Contact Susan Tavares on 07813 701937 or email: susie.tavare@btinternet.com
We thank you for your support and custom and for the many stories and laughter that you have brought us over the years.
Please check back to our website for updates. - I will be posting more information at the end of next week.
Best wishes,
Miranda, Halcyon, Mick & Justin
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