19/12/2011

Tom turns up with some burgers, and gives David and Ruth a hand moving some ewes so that David can spread slurry. It's bad luck, on top of their yield problems with the dairy herd But David acknowledges that with the beef and sheep doing ok there's something to be said for mixed farming - just like Phil used to say.

David sounds out Tom about Oliver's idea for a local badger vaccination scheme for TB, which David has agreed to raise at the NFU lunch. Tom's in favour.

Pat can't stop thinking about Rich - a part of John still out there in the world. Knowing Sharon gave him John's name makes Pat feel a bit better about her. She must have really loved John after all. Tony agrees. Now they just have to hope that one day he'll come and find them. Pat pulls herself together when Helen comes to show her the new artwork for Ambridge Organics. Pat and Tony approve of it.

Tom remarks on Elona's husband moving in next door. Pat acknowledges that having family around you is all that matters. Tom knows it's not been a brilliant year but tells her they're all together - and they're going to have a great Christmas.