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York farmer 'will struggle to feed animals' as drought hits hay production
A farmer in York has said she will struggle to feed her animals after the dry weather and heat slashed her hay yields. Angela Serino is the director of Beetle Bank Open Farm & Wild Sanctuary in Moor Lane, Murton - a small, open, working farm where the public can visit the animals. Beetle Bank, which has goats, pigs, alpacas and rabbits, grows its own hay on 10 acres of land to feed the animals through winter until April when farmers typically buy a few bales until the next hay cut. But with Yorkshire experiencing one of its driest years on record, Ms Serino said Beetle Bank will not be able to operate as usual. Beetle Bank Open Farm is struggling to operate as usual due to the heat and dry weather. Photo: Beetle Bank Open Farm /PA Wire The farm usually produces around 50 to 70 big bales of hay a year but is likely to produce about 10 bales this year. "That's a couple of thousands of pounds down the drain before you get going never mind the feed that you have to buy in to replace that," she said. "It's stressing me out because our animals are part of the system. You can't just be without them, and we can't be without food for them. It's going to mean more animals will have to go than usual. "Winter's always a bad time for us because we have very little income coming in and now we'll have a massive food bill to find the money for as well because we'll have to feed our animals hard food and hope that there's plenty of that about." The farm grows its own hay to feed the animals through winter but isn't able to produce as many bales this year. Photo: Beetle Bank Open Farm /PA WireThe farm director said other local farmers had told her they will have "very little" hay for sale this year. "This spring when it was really hot and dry, I was thinking should I buy a water canon of some description, and you just think that this is Britain and it will change. "You don't want to spend £5,000 on some sort of water system that sprinkles the fields when you don't have to and at the end of the day I should have just gone and done it then I wouldn't be in the state I'm in today. It's all a bit of a disaster to be honest." RECOMMENDED READS: 'I'm surprised Yorkshire Water hasn't introduced a hosepipe ban sooner' York and North Yorkshire experiencing one of driest years on record Ms Serino is not currently getting any support from the Government. "There's so many hoops you've got to jump through to actually get something and you have to match the funding. Well, if you don't have any money it's very difficult to get match funding. It's difficult times, and farming is not good." Ms Serino said the farm had also used a lot more water than usual this year and has also struggled to put up fencing it needed because the ground is "like a rock". The hot weather has also impacted revenue from visitors with only half the usual number going at the weekend. She said: "This will be one of the worst Saturdays we've had in a long time." Yorkshire and North East England has seen an average of just 242.8mm of rain so far in 2025 - less than half the amount that had fallen by this stage last year (542.3mm). Cumulative rainfall so far this year is the lowest for this part of the country since 1959, when 238.1mm had fallen by July 9.
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Ex-cricketer walking 523 miles to raise money for charity
Olivia Robinson, who is walking from Land's End to John O'Groats (Image: Supplied) A former cricketer is lacing up for a journey that goes far beyond the pitch. Olivia Robinson, a 36-year-old ex-Worcestershire County cricketer, is walking from Land's End to John O'Groats. She is on a mission to raise £20,000 for the cricket charity Chance to Shine by visiting and playing at cricket clubs along the route. Advertisement Ms Robinson will hit the halfway point on her journey while stopping to play cricket in Lancashire. Ms Robinson began her walk on June 5 (Image: Supplied) Ms Robinson, from Perth, Australia, said: "I've walked through six counties and stayed at 36 clubs, Ramsbottom will be number 37... that's my favourite number. "And I've walked 523 miles so far." As she travels, she is stopping at clubs to promote the sport to young people. Her Lancashire stops this week include Springhead, Ramsbottom, and Burnley cricket clubs. The walk is personal for Ms Robinson, who spent 10 years battling severe anorexia and mental health struggles. Advertisement She credits the cricketing community and her love of art with helping her recover. During her journey, she plans to reflect on her experiences and hopes to use what she learns to inspire others — while also painting scenes along the route. Ms Robinson said: "All I have to worry about is putting one foot in front of the other, fuelling myself, staying safe and not getting lost. "I'm looking forward to the simplicity of it all." READ MORE: She began her walk on June 5 and expects to arrive in John O'Groats at the end of August. A spokesperson for Chance to Shine, said: "We're so grateful to Olivia for taking on a challenge to support the work of Chance to Shine, who deliver cricket to children and young people across the country, particularly in under-served areas. Advertisement "The funds Liv raises will support the continued delivery of cricket for young people in schools and at our Street clubs. "We help support the personal development of the approximately 600,000 young people we work with each year – promoting their mental, physical, and social wellbeing. "Thanks to Liv's incredible challenge, more young people will benefit from the opportunities that playing cricket offers."
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Albion stars surprise pupils after crash sees football trip cancelled
Brighton and Hove Albion stars Joel Veltman and Olivier Boscagli stepped in to help just days after the football tour was meant to go ahead (Image: James Boardman/BHAFC) More than 60 pupils at a secondary school were treated to a special surprise after their long anticipated school trip had to be cancelled due to a crash. The group of Year 8 and 9 pupils from Patcham High School, Brighton, along with seven staff members, were due to set off on the five day trip to The Netherlands on Monday, July 7, on a football tour. Advertisement Before any of the children boarded the coach, it crashed into the school railings, causing the door of the luggage hold to come off. A group of Patcham High students, whose school trip was canceled after their coach crashed just five minutes before they were setting off, received a welcome surprise from Brighton and Hove Albion. (Image: James Boardman) Although nobody was hurt, cancelling the long awaited trip left the children feeling disappointed. The community was determined to find an alternative for the children and the Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation delivered exactly that. The foundation, along with Brighton and Hove Albion footballers Joel Veltman and Olivier Boscagli, stepped in to help just days after the football tour was meant to go ahead. Advertisement Assitant Headteacher at Patcham High School Ruth Astley said the children were 'full of smiles'. (Image: James Boardman) The children were given a coaching session by coaches from the foundation before Joel and Olivier met the pupils, took part in a question and answer session and signed autographs. Joel said: "We were sorry to hear that the Patcham High trip had been cancelled but hopefully the coaching session and the visit by Olivier and I helped to make up for the disappointment. More than 60 children attended the coaching session. (Image: James Boardman) "It was great to meet the pupils and teachers and so many Albion fans!' Assistant headteacher at Patcham High School Ruth Astley said: 'It was such a special way to end what started out as a disappointing week for our students. Advertisement 'They absolutely loved the training session and the visit by Joel and Oli was amazing. (Image: James Boardman) 'The players were both incredible with the students, generous with their time and so kind and patient, answering their questions, signing their belongings, and sharing their love of football. 'Our students ended the week inspired, energised and full of smiles.'
