AE Beckett & Sons

read moreI begin my news with talking like a typical farmer who moans about the weather, whatever it is doing! It is either too dry, too hot, too cold and this month it has been too wet! That has not stopped our farming team from being busy though! It is a constant effort to upgrade our farms and last month we invested in some new signage. We have also re-tarmacked Poplars Farm and at the same time we have installed some speed bumps. Interestingly speed bumps come with a mph rating. These are rated 5mph and even at such a slow.

read moreSimon, our current Managing Director, is the third generation of Becketts to farm in Wythall. Simon's grandfather, Albert, moved to Wythall from Shropshire in 1937 to take up the tenancy of a small farm at Forhill. He always took part in the community as well as being a farmer - he was for example a Founder Trustee of Wythall Community Centre - and so set a tradition which Becketts Farm follows to this day. Simon's father, Alan, expanded the family's farming activities tremendously and it was he who initially developed Heath Farm, where Becketts Farm Shop and Restaurant is now situated.

read moreOur family farm shop has grown tremendously over the years. Starting out as a small establishment selling eggs and other grocery essentials in the 1960's, it has evolved over the years to become the award-winning farm shop we present to you today. Housing eight-speciality departments, we are committed to providing you with the freshest and finest local and quality produce, together with some enticing extras from further afield. The on-site bakery is not to be missed, producing fresh bread and cakes every morning so you get the freshest treats.