Links
We are pleased to exchange links with other reputable sites. If you would like to have a link added to this page please email the details to enquiries@countrysideconnection.co.uk - please note that Countryside Connection requires a reciprocal link to be in place before implementing new links.
Please use the following information for our link:
Title: Countryside Connection - An Extended Rural Networking Community
URL: http://www.countrysideconnection.co.uk and http://www.countrysideconnection.com
Description: Based in England with established links to an extended Rural Community in Vermont as well as other American States throughout New England, California, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia. Countryside Connection advises small enterprises in Rural/Countryside Communities how to work together to thrive and prosper. Our valued members form a network consisting of Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, Farm & Artisan Producers, Artists & Craftspeople, Restaurants, Pubs, Educators & Small Businesses. Visitors to our site will find details and direct contact links to farms and small business owners in regions throughout England, Wales, America and Italy .
American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA)
American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) works to help locally-owned independent businesses compete effectively and reverse the trend of chains displacing them. AMIBA assists concerned citizens to start Independent Business Alliances -- coalitions of citizens, independently owned and operated businesses and community organizations -- engaged in public education, collaborative promotion, and advocacy to ensure a vibrant local economy. AMIBA provides a national voice for community-based business. For information and links to IBAs in communities around North America, visit
Britain's Open Farm Sunday
Open Farm Sunday is the British farming industry’s annual open day. Hundreds of farms across the country are open to the public each year, which is declared Open Farm Sunday. Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) the day offers something for everyone, but most importantly the day helps to remind us all that farms do matter!
Literally hundreds of farms across the country invite ramblers, birdwatchers, families and school children - in fact everyone and anyone interested in their environment - come and find out more about how the food we eat is grown and produced. www.farmsunday.org/ Contact LEAF if you desire any information about future events. tel: 024 7641 3911 email: justine.hards@leafuk.org
Farming Friends Website and Forum
The farmingfriends website was set up at the end of 2006 by Sara Ridsdale and started as a diary of daily life on the farm but has grown into an online magazine and forum community packed with factual articles, farming stories, diary extracts, recipes, puzzles, competitions, free gardening resources and colouring sheets as well as readers sending in comments, questions and photographs relating to farming, smallholders, keeping and raising livestock, cooking, nature and the countryside.
If you are a farmer, smallholder, animal enthusiast, parent, child or anyone interested in animals and the farming lifestyle, then the Farming Friends website and forum is for you.
http://www.farmingfriends.com
http://farmingfriends.com/forums/
Food Lexicon - Food Terms Dictionary
The Foodlexicon dictionary gives you food terms translations in English,
French, German, Danish, Dutch and Spanish. Also offers Conversion of measures and temperatures, Coding for food additives and lots more.
With this dictionary we try to solve any puzzle you might have when you are
translating a recipe.
Food Reference-History, Trivia, Festivals, Cooking Schools, Recipes
Articles & trivia about food, recipes, quotes, events, cooking schools & tours, food art, cookbook reviews, humor & poetry, crosswords.
Mum's the Word
"Mum's the Word - is the unique magazine that inspires readers to make positive choices and changes in their life. It informs, advises and supports readers with their real life issues.
For individuals and families - Mum's the Word is the essential guide for tackling troubles, undertaking new challenges and living the dream.
For businesses - Mum's the Word is the quality local publication offering affordable and tailored advertising packages. If you are interested in advertising with Mum's the Word, contact us quickly as we only carry a limited number of advertisements each month.
For good causes - Mum's the Word is keen to hear about the work you do and to assist you in your efforts. Subscribe to our e-bulletin and keep in touch with your news.
naturalmatters.net
The UK's largest Resource for Natural Health, Natural Living, Natural Pets and much more, free weekly newsletter, green and organic product and service directory
Precious Cheese - List of healthy snacks
Title - list of healthy snacks
Visit www.preciouscheese.com and choose your favourite snacks from the list of healthy snacks available with Preciuoscheese.
ProduceGuru.com
Your portal to everything you need to know about the delicious fruits and vegetables you enjoy. Here, you’ll find answers to all kinds of questions – from why you should eat more produce to how to prepare artichokes.
RABI - Royal Agricultural Benevolent Association
RABI was formed in 1860 as a farming charity to help those in need in the farming community. Since that time we have become the national farming charity. RABI provides welfare advice, care and financial provision to those people who find themselves in times of hardship or distress.
Sorrento Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Get delicious and creamy Mozzarella cheese in two different tastes- Part Skim Mozzarella and Whole Milk Mozzarella form Sorrentocheese.
The American Museum in Britain
The museum is located in Claverton Manor in Bath, Somerset. In the main house on the ground and first floors there are a spectacular series of diverse and authentically furnished rooms, trace the American way of life from colonial times to the mid 19th century. The Textile Room displaying American quilts and other textiles is located on the first floor.
The American Heritage Exhibition is now open in the newly refurbished lower level of the main house. A wonderful introduction to the museum and to America.
A temporary exhibition is held each year in the Exhibition Gallery.
There are extensive grounds containing a Mount Vernon Garden, an American Arboretum and there are also museum trails.
The Devil's Food Dictionary
The Food Lover's Culinary Guide to Gastronomy, Cooking, Cuisine and Food.
Barry Foy's lighthearted approach is guaranteed to make you smile. Enjoy!
The Food World
Searchable Database of worldwide producers and exporters of foods, beverages and agriculture products.
Information about more than 31.000 companies from 150 countries.
English, Spain, German.
Vintage Tractor Engineer
Vintage Tractor Engineer is brought to you by tractor enthusiast brothers Steve and Ian Ridsdale, providing tractor maintenance and repair advice. There are a range of reference articles such as serial number data, wiring diagrams, torque settings etc.
Short video tutorials can be found in the website, and more in-depth maintenance procedures are available on DVD.
MF35 Engine Rebuild DVD
MF35 Hydraulics, Troubleshooting And Repair DVD
Tractor maintenance questions are answered on the Discussion Forum.
Women In Rural Enterprise (WiRE)
Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) is a business support organisation for women who have rural businesses. It was established in 1996 and has become a national organisation.
WiRE offers a dynamic membership package at £40 per year of practical and specific business services and support for women in rural enterprise including; WiRE Local Network Groups (80 across the UK all run by volunteers) offering rural women in business the chance to network and do business with like-minded women, a quarterly glossy magazine, monthly e-newsletter and countless marketing opportunities.
To join or for more information visit the website