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	The short days and thick mud can make the simplest of tasks a real chore in Winter. Look on the bright side though (or rather the 'frosty side') - after a night of freezing fog, you can awake to a beautful blue sky and a magical frost covered landscape. The British countryside can be a truly spectacular sight.
	As it is the season of goodwill, we would like to offer our newsletter subscribers £2 off any Smallholder Series DVD ordered before Christmas. Just enter TSSXMAS in the 'coupon code' box when placing your order. Remember to order by Wednesday 17th December for Christmas delivery!
	...Christmas gifts for smallholders 'Flock of Ages' hand knitted soft toy for the young smallholder Subscription to Sheep Goats & Alpacas magazine Black Diamond Icon Headlamp Make your own cheese kit Twist and Spout - convert a plastic bottle into a watering can Of course your top gift for the smallholder you love would be one of our inspiring DVDs, available from ouronline shop. We thought we would include some extra ideas to help you with your Christmas shopping!
	As we approach the shortest day of the year, there's still plenty to do on your smallholding. Continue to be vigilant for signs of liver fluke with your sheep, especially if your sheep graze wet pastures If you can divide your chicken run into two or more parts, this is the ideal time to ‘rest’ one section Pigs will keep warm if they have a dry, deep straw bed, so make sure you have plenty of bedding ready for colder weather Add as much well-rotted organic matter to unplanted areas of your vegetable plot as possible The shorter days reduce time available to ride and exercise our horses on ‘work days’, so make sure they get plenty of turn-out time as well as finding ways to keep them supple and exercised Keep up with all your smallholding tasks with our comprehensive guides to sheep,chickens, pigs ,the vegetable garden and equines. Just click on an image below.
	Article of the Month Is a Turkey Just for Christmas? Moredun Health Bulletin Pneumonia in Sheep Green Farm Diary Life on the farm in November NADIS Health Alert Abortion in Cattle Advice from World Horse WelfareOccupying a stabled horse Recipe of the Month Roasted Sprout Gratin With Bacon-Cheese Sauce
	Lots of recipes full of merriment and cheer for the Christmas season. Roast Sirloin of Beef with Cinnamon Butter & Clementines		Christmas Baclava Flaky Mushroom Pie with Ginger & Coriander Sauce Roast Goose with Apples & Cider Gravy Chocolate Truffles
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Save up to 25% in our Christmas sale!   If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves all things home-grown just as much as we do and has an apple tree or two, then our fruit presses and crushers are the perfect choice. With fruit aplenty you'll be giving that special someone the chance not only to enjoy a refreshing glass of home-made juice in the warmer months to come, but also a glass of warming mulled apple juice or cider (if there is any left that is!) when it gets cold again - all courtesy of juice they've made from their home-grown apples!   Also in the sale is our Stainless Steel Digital Pasteuriser with digital thermostat, timer and a powerful 1800W heater!    Need to get in the festive spirit? Scroll down for our festive recipes.    (The Christmas Sale runs from 20th November until 19th December 2014. Order by 17th December 2014 to be sure to get delivery in time for Christmas.)

Economy Crusher   This simple crank handled crusher will produce good apple pulp ready for pressing. Was: £195 incl. VAT Now: £165 incl.VAT   More   Classic Crusher A   Easy to use crusher which rapidly reduces apples and pears to a suitable consistency for pressing. Was: £245 incl.VAT Now: £185 incl. VAT   More   S/S Electric Mill   An electric mill, Ideal for the enthusiastic amateur, or those who want to mill with minimal effort. Was: £575 incl. VAT Now: £495 incl. VAT   More

4.5L Worktop Press   A unique press, small and light enough to use on a table top. Ideal for pressing small amounts of fruit.   Was: £69.50 incl. VAT Now: £59.50 incl. VAT   More   9L Cast Iron Press   Small, traditional and sturdy, this beech and stainless steel press can hold up to 8kg of crushed fruit.  Was: £150 incl. VAT Now: £135 incl. VAT   More   12L Spindle Press   The only press of its kind on the market, this stainless steel and oak press holds up to 11kg of crushed fruit. Was: £175 incl. VAT Now: £155 incl. VAT   More

12L Cast Iron Press   This is our best selling press and a family favourite! It holds 11kg of crushed fruit and Crusher A or the Economy Crusher can be mounted on top for efficiency.   Was: £250 incl. VAT Now: £195 incl. VAT   More   36 Litre Press   Larger and more substantial than the 20 litre press, this press holds 30kg of crushed fruit and has a ratchet mechanism and hinged basket for ease of use.    Was: £445 incl. VAT Now: £390 incl. VAT    More   Rack & Cloth Press   At the top end of our hobby range and the start of our commercial range, this press can press 40kg of apples at one time. The Rack and Cloth produces a high juice yield.   Was £695 incl. VAT  Now £595 incl. VAT   More

Digital Pasteuriser   Our stainless steel digital pasteuriser is manufactured to enable you to pasteurise your juice or cider and preserve your fruit and vegetables with confidence.   Was £195 incl. VAT Now: £175 incl. VAT   More   Christmas Jelly   Made from cranberries, roasted orange and spices, Caroline Pakenham's (author of making jellied preserves) jelly recipe will complete your Christmas table.   Perfect with cold meats Seasons Greetings!   More   Mulled Cider    For the over 18's there is little more festive than the warming taste of mulled cider, literally filling you with warm Christmas cheer on a cold winter's evening!   A winter warmer Cheers!   More

Vigo Presses Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4LF Tel: 01404 892101 Email: presses@vigoltd.com www.vigopresses.co.uk

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