The Ark Breeders and Stockists of Poultry, Waterfowl and Bee Keeping Supplies in Kent

Below are some links to websites which may be of interest to poultry keepers.

• Brinsea brinsea.co.uk brinsea.co.uk Incubation Specialists Posted June 24, 2009 at 1:21 PM

• DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food Rural Affairs www.defra.gov.uk www.defra.gov.uk Poultry Registration/ Poultry Disease Control/Information Posted January 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM

• Ebay ebay.co.uk ebay.co.uk Buy our hatching eggs from on line auction Posted January 21, 2010 at 10:54 AM

• Poultry Keeper. Com poultrykeeper.com poultrykeeper.com An interesting and informative site for anyone interested in poultry keeping Posted July 26, 2011 at 6:32 AM

• Poultry Pages www.poultry.allotment.org.uk www.poultry.allotment.org.uk A wealth of information for chicken keepers. Posted July 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

• Simply Skiffs www.simplyskiffs.co.uk/linksducks.htm www.simplyskiffs.co.uk/linksducks.htm This company build beautiful little row boats that are the perfect choice for lakes, ponds, rivers or canals. What a lovely way to relax or explore natural and tranquil surroundings! Posted December 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Links which are of interest to other beekeepers or those wanting more information in relation to beekeeping

• British Bee Keeping Association www.britishbee.org.uk www.britishbee.org.uk Posted July 18, 2009 at 3:09 PM

• Kent Beekeepers Association www.kentbee.com www.kentbee.com Kent Beekeeping news/ contacts Posted January 21, 2010 at 10:56 AM

• Ashford Beekeepers www.ashfordbeekeepers.co.uk www.ashfordbeekeepers.co.uk We created, edit and sponsor the Ashford Beekeepers website. Ashford Beekeeping Association is a branch of the Kent Beekeeping Association. Visit the website for news, contacts, forthcoming dates and lots more! Posted March 13, 2010 at 10:09 AM

• Beecraft Magazine www.beecraft.co.uk www.beecraft.co.uk We subsribe to this on a monthly basis, this is packed with upto date information in relation to Bees and the craft of Beekeeping. Posted May 4, 2010 at 3:44 AM

• Canterbury Beekeepers canterburybeekeepers.org.uk/ canterburybeekeepers.org.uk/ Canterbury and surrounding areas local Beekeeping Associations, meetings take place in the Stelling Minnis area. Posted April 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

• Caddon Hives, Scotland www.caddon-hives.co.uk/frames.html www.caddon-hives.co.uk/frames.html Caddon Hives are located on the Scottish Borders.They are a Father and Son team, and have been sell Cedar WBC and National hives. Posted February 5, 2012 at 5:42 AM

Links to smallholding related websites which we have found are of interest.

• Country Smallholding Magazine www.countrysmallholding.com www.countrysmallholding.com A really interesting magazine, full of inspirational smallholding related information, topics and articles. Posted May 4, 2010 at 3:42 AM

• Beech Tree Farm beechtreefarm.org.uk beechtreefarm.org.uk UK breeders of Berkshire Pigs Posted May 4, 2010 at 3:47 AM

• Allandoo Pheasantry www.allandoopheasantry.com www.allandoopheasantry.com Breeders of Ornamental Pheasants in Scotland. Truly beautiful aviary birds. Delivery throughout the UK can be arranged. Posted July 1, 2010 at 9:57 AM

Links of places we have visited which we highly recommend for those people who like us enjoy all things natural.

• Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk www.hevercastle.co.uk The historic childhood home of Anne Boleyn; King Henry VIII's second Wife. Ark Birds and Bees Kent will be resident in the Water Garden, which is located in the grounds of the Castle, during the "Taste of The Garden" week from 13 September to 19 September 2010. Please see the Hever Castle website for details. Posted May 8, 2010 at 2:05 PM

• Kew Gardens www.kew.org www.kew.org This place is a large oasis in the middle of an urban minefield!! It is worth a visit, as it houses some of the oldest and rarest plants and trees in the UK. Posted July 1, 2010 at 10:00 AM

• Go Ape www.goape.co.uk www.goape.co.uk We spent a day here this year and it was fantastic. We enjoyed swinging through trees on ropes, ziplines and climbing across nets and rope bridges high up in the treetops! It is a great place for families, couples or singles. Highly recommended for an action packed adventure day out! Posted July 1, 2010 at 10:11 AM

• Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire www.woburn.co.uk www.woburn.co.uk This place is a nightmare if you have a nice car, but great fun if you dont mind getting monkeys clambering about all over it and your windscreen wipers messed about with! Posted July 1, 2010 at 10:20 AM

Places that we have stayed at that we would vist again and would recommend for those who like to stay in comfortable and welcoming accommodation.

• The Golden Fleece, South Chard, Somerset www.thegoldenfleece.net www.thegoldenfleece.net If you are ever in the South Card area of Somerset, this Pub & Restaurant with it's on site B&B & Campsite is fully deserving of a stop over. The B&B rooms are ensuite and are furnished to a really high standard. The food is delicious and its owners Paul and Carol are fantastic hosts. Dogs are also permitted by prior arrangement. Posted September 13, 2010 at 1:47 AM

• Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise www.fairmont.com/LakeLouise www.fairmont.com/LakeLouise This is a bit farther afield, but if you ever get a chance to holiday in Canada, this hotel is located in Banff and it is right next to the most breathtakingly beautiful, tranquil emerald lake you could ever imagine. It really is paradise on earth. Posted July 1, 2010 at 10:14 AM

• Villa Dazmanda www.oructravel.com www.oructravel.com You will find it hard to match anything as luxurious as this villa, which has been built to a very high specification in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Dalyan region of Turkey. Posted July 1, 2010 at 10:06 AM

• Rochesson Mountain View Log Cabin Holidays, France www.rochessonmountainview.com/home.htm www.rochessonmountainview.com/home.htm Well worth a visit, this traditional round log cabin is sited in a beautiful location in Le Bresse area of France. It boasts 4 bedrooms, one of which is an ensuite. It is in close proximity to the village, a beautiful lake, an abundance of scenic walks and access to the superb ski slopes. In our opinion, it is also very competetively priced and offers something for everyone, all the year round. Posted January 30, 2010 at 1:28 PM

• Paradisos Hills Hotel, Lysos, Cyprus www.paradisoshills.com www.paradisoshills.com A quiet family run Hotel located in Lysos, overlooking spectacular views of the surrounding forests and valleys. If you want a peaceful and relaxing break in a luxurious hotel, in a tranquil setting, coupled with many scenic and adventurous walks, horseriding and mountainbiking, then this hotel will not disappoint you. Posted February 1, 2010 at 11:22 AM

• Honey Well Barn, Boughton Aluph, Nr Ashford, Kent www.honeywellbarn.co.uk/ www.honeywellbarn.co.uk/ Honey Well Barn and Cotttage have been awarded a 4* rating for self catering accomodation. Honeywell Barn provides ideal self-catering holiday accommodation for large family holidays or gatherings. It is a rare renovated 13th Century Kentish Barn, which combines a traditional feel with an interior-designed internal layout and landscaped gardens. Situated in the heart of Kent - the Garden of England - Honeywell Barn has light, modern, spacious accommodation on two floors and in a separate self-catering Cottage, with far reaching views of the Kent countryside. The Barn and Cottage can accomodate group of up to 30 people, ideal for large family gatherings or groups of friends. Posted September 1, 2011 at 3:38 AM

• Tara Bishop Equine Dentist Kent www.tarabishopequinedentistkent.co.uk www.tarabishopequinedentistkent.co.uk Bsc (Hons) Mobile Equine, Donkey & Alpaca Dentist Treatment using manual & power tools Fully insured Visits to private yards or business yards Competitive rates at ??£35.00 per horse Discounts apply for 3 or more horses Tel: 07800 957477 Email: tara_bishop@hotmail.com Posted January 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM