Author Archives: James

Grow your own Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are gorgeous, and they grow really well in our neck of the woods. If you’d like to grow your own hydrangeas, you can quite easily take a cutting from a hydrangea bush to grow a new one. (The fancy … Continue reading

Staff Focus: Murphy Wightman

Murphy has been on the team at Old Hall for nearly 8 years now.  She excitedly welcomes any customer who walks in the door.  She is always quite vocal when a new friend arrives, but rest assured that any barking … Continue reading

Bee Friendly

I’m sure it’s not news to you that the bee population in the U.K. has been declining in recent years.  The rolling green hills you see around the U.K. used to be spotted with more wildflowers, but an increased demand … Continue reading

Raspberry Mint Refresher

Everyone loves a glass of wine, beer or cider during the great British summer.  However, on the rare occasion that temperatures rise and it is actually hot, you might find that you are in the mood for something a bit … Continue reading

Meet the Wightmans

Welcome to our new website! While you are here, we’d like to tell you a little bit about us. The Wightman family first came to live in Capernwray in the early 1900’s when Bertram Wightman was a tenant dairy and … Continue reading