Earlier this year we were asked to contribute to The September edition of environmental SCIENTIST – the journal of the #InstitutionofEnvironmentalSciences(IES) – examines the evolving concept of ‘net gain’ in environmental policy frameworks, from both a UK and global perspective.
For the first time in a generation, Alscot Estate has the opportunity to consider its long term land use strategy. This comes at a time where the agricultural transition in England, alongside a broader political agenda of tackling environmental crises, means that rural land management is now focused not only on quality food production, but also on environmental provision and social value.
As a result, Alscot’s ambition is to farm in a regenerative manner and from September 2024, we began farming regeneratively on “home farm” land.
The year 6 students from The Croft Preparatory School ventured to the Estate again this week to take part in nature studies on the biodiversity land at Alscot. The children took part in orienteering, identifying native tree species, an invertebrates study and a wildlife and plant ID walk. We hope the activity day inspired the children to become a positive voice for nature in future, and based on their enthusiasm, even on a damp day, we have no doubt that they will.
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Alscot Park was the venue on Friday 9th Dec for the C&W Chamber of Commerce South Warwickshire Branch Meeting. The topic of conversation was green skills and how businesses are focusing on becoming more sustainable. It was a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and businesses and share thoughts, ideas and connections.
A timely and perfect way to celebrate #worldwildlifeday
In an attempt to combat climate chaos, The Woodland Trust are encouraging everyone in the UK to plant a new tree, by donating hundreds of thousands of saplings to schools and communities.
Year after year, we continue to plant new trees, our attempt to enhance the countryside and positively encourage biodiversity; the web of life.
Thankfully, we are now all more aware, than ever before, of the devastating impact of plastic on our oceans and the need for more trees to filter air pollution and help eliminate carbon & other greenhouse gases, in order to reduce the ozone levels that have a damaging effect on the climate.
The shop, run by Ben and Hana, offers locally sourced quality meats, eggs and organic milk in reusable bottles, fresh baked bread and veg boxes to order, frozen vegan, vegetarian and meat pies. The aim is to cut down on plastics and so Ben and Hana weigh out some staples such as rice, nuts seeds and legumes.
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Announcement 15th August 2019
Alscot Estate announces that it has entered into an agreement to grant a new lease on the property, known as The Bell, Shipston Road, Alderminster, CV37 8NY, to Brunning & Price Ltd (B&P), a subsidiary of The Restaurant Group (TRG), that operates a small collection of pubs.
From 16th September 2019 The Alscot Pub Company LLP T/A The Bell, Alderminster will cease operating from these premises.
The Alscot Pub Co LLP has run The Bell, Alderminster, since 2008. Following a programme of refurbishment and development, The Bell has successfully evolved into a hugely popular and award-winning enterprise, making it a sought-after business venture. We are proud to have been part of some revolutionary changes, within the trade, and notable progression within the Gastro pub industry.
On behalf of the management, we wish to thank all of our valued staff and customers, without whose support this could not have been achieved, and our gratitude extends to all suppliers and associates of the company.
For further information contact The Alscot Estate Office on 01789450451
June 2019
On a warm sunny evening, with spectators watching on, the captains of the Alscot X1 and Yelo X1 strode out to the excellent looking wicket at Alscot Park. On winning the toss , Alscot skipper, James Holman-West, nominated to bat. On went the bails and off went the team into the T20 friendly match.
June 2018
The 10 year project that has seen the 18th century Ha-Ha completely rebuilt is finally finished! Admittedly, it shouldn’t have taken 10 years but there is the small matter of an Estate to run that comprises another 200 properties to look after.
A Ha-Ha is an ingenious piece of engineering that gives the viewer of the garden the illusion of an unbroken, continuous rolling lawn, whilst providing boundaries for grazing livestock.
To our visitors delight, whether a botanist, horticulturist or those that simply have a genuine interest in beautiful gardens, the newly established Ziggy garden and recently planted parkland, both featured this year in our popular annual event; Alscot's Alternative to Chelsea.
Held over two days on 12th & 13th June, it was damp but the grounds and gardens looked stunning and were very well received by the 180 visitors.
In February 2019 feature writer and editor Gill Sutherland met with Emma, at Alscot Park, to discuss the Parkland Restoration Project and to see the progress of the planting for herself. The interview formed a feature that appears in the March 2019 edition of the Stratford Herald Focus Magazine.
Front cover features Emma with two of her three children, James and Isla Holman-West.
