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Spudman: the apocalypse

Posted on July 19, 2013 | 2 Comments

The time is nigh. On 20 August, our planning appeal will determine the fate of Vallis Veg. Like many a sage and seeker after wisdom before him, Spudman is readying himself for the ordeal to come by repairing for a week to a mountain fastness. There, he will fast, eat Kendal mintcake, contemplate the infinite, climb rocks and drive about a bit with the faithful Spudboy as his companion. Then he will return (if the mountain gods permit), memorise Mendip District Council’s draft Local Plan and all two hundred and seven paragraphs of the National Planning Policy Statement, and come before the planning appeal hearing ready to speak truth to power. The result of all these weighty ministrations is that Small Farm Future will most likely be taking a summer recess while Spudman concentrates his energies on the appeal. But I will return in September with what’s hot and what not from the world of small-scale farming. In the mean time, the Vallis Veg planning page will keep you updated with news of our appeal. Thank you, good night, and God bless.