The New Year came in cold with a low temperature of -3.3°C overnight and a heavy frost on the ground and ice on the water troughs. The troughs were checked daily to remove the ice so the cows and goats could drink.
On the 5th the staff returned after their Christmas break and the cattle were shut into Kiln Close to maximise the grazing in that area. There were still apples on some of the Peter Lock trees in the Orchard and some of the stored apples were put out to feed wildlife. Ice was removed from the water troughs again on the 6th but by the evening rain had started.
