April 11, 2026

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Category : Country Life

Relay highlights how horses can help

Relay highlights how horses can help

ByNicky CarterJun 5, 2021

HISTORIC Raby Castle provided a dramatic drop for the passing of a baton as part of an equine fundraising relay.The Horses for Health Relay, set up during lockdown by equine…

Warning over dale’s ‘disappearing plants’

Warning over dale’s ‘disappearing plants’

ByTeesdale MercuryJun 2, 2021

TEESDALE’S famous blue spring gentian and some other rare plants are disappearing fast from the upper dale, according to the results of a new survey.The alarming evidence was presented at…

Flora and fauna: Herbal remedy – and a vital source of nectar

Flora and fauna: Herbal remedy – and a vital source of nectar

ByTeesdale MercuryMay 27, 2021

Greater Stitchwort Rabelera holostea (Stellaria holostea)GREATER stitchwort is a member of the pink family, the Caryophyllaceae. Although a number of the family have pink flowers, the name “Pinks” is not…

Dale farm’s 40 years as a hub for visitors

Dale farm’s 40 years as a hub for visitors

ByStuart LaundyMay 23, 2021

A DALE caravan park which started life as a five-pitch farm diversification project has celebrated 40 years in business.The venture was launched at Doe Park Farm, Cotherstone, as a way…

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