Rural Britain is a wonderful assortment of farms, estates, hamlets, villages, forests and moors, lochs and valleys. Our stunning scenery, close communities and wonderful rural businesses provide an idyllic lifestyle for many, but rural life can also throw up some pretty unique challenges.
The Rural Scene (the Scene & Herd rural blog and news updates) looks at what’s new, what’s relevant, what’s tasty, what’s fun and what’s challenging about life in the Great British Countryside. We offer an insider insight into rural Britain, highlighting some of the exceptional people, businesses and innovations we believe that everybody should know about.
Every morning, I start my day with a cold shower. It’s not glamorous. It’s definitely not fun at the time. But over the weeks and months, it’s become something I don’t think twice about. It sets the tone, clears my head, and gives me a wee sense of achievement before I’ve even had my coffee.Marketing your own business is a bit like that. It can feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar at first, especially if you’re not sure what to say or where to start. But, like any habit, it gets easier with time.
READ MORERunning a rural business or nurturing a farm diversification project comes with its own unique set of challenges. At Scene & Herd, we get it! That's why we've compiled a list of some of our go-to websites and software platforms that have become indispensable to our team. With the right tools, a bit of guidance, and a boost of confidence, you can effectively share your story and connect authentically with your audience. Even better, many of these services integrate seamlessly, amplifying their usefulness.
READ MOREAfter years of working hands-on in PR and marketing for rural businesses, and with Monty’s departure encouraging me to think about what I really love doing, I’ve decided to take a step back from DOING everything for folk – and instead, focus on helping people to DO IT THEMSELVES.
READ MORESpring is definitely in the air with spring greens and spring onions appearing in my veg patch. I'm looking forward to rhubarb appearing at the end of the month too. One of our very first OnFARM Podcasts, over five years ago now, was with Suzanne Mulholland aka the Batch Lady. Perhaps you've seen her alongside Joe Swash on Channel 4's Batch From Scratch? Suzanne has a recipe on her website for cheesy chorizo and pepper sauce, which goes well with seasonal leafy greens like spinach, kale and chard. Be sure to use a Scottish cheese like Connage's organic, vegetarian cheddar!
READ MORERemember our September email on alternative team-building ideas for rural businesses? We had great feedback, but a few of you were curious about one suggestion: the PowerPoint Party! It might sound a bit… officey, but trust us, this is team-building with a twist, and it works brilliantly for land-based organisations too.
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Anna Davies: Email: anna@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
Ross (Monty) Montague: Email: monty@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
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