I wrote a poem today that I’d love to share with you. It’s called “There’s a buzz about Bank Newton”.
There’s a buzz about Bank Newton
I can feel it in the air
Celebrities descending
Our fields they wanted to share
As they made a television programme
‘Britain by Barge – Now and then’, it’s called
Travelling along the Leeds Liverpool Canal
Passing our farm with it’s stone walls
They stopped off to see our sheep
And climb Banks Hill with Dad
Bill Oddie and Pete Waterman chatted
Conversations that made him glad
That he’d said ‘Yes, do come to our farm
By all means bring your crew here
Which day are you coming, and at what time?
We’ll be there to give you a cheer’
It brightened our day that the film crew stopped by
Gave us something new to talk about
And the sun shone, oh, it really shone
The story of the canal, we’re ready to shout
For there’s a buzz about Bank Newton
I can feel it in the air
Renewed purpose, a sense of identity
Our farm, we’re ready to share
With guests staying in our cottages
From the UK and overseas
They’re cosy and warm, so comfortable
In our cottages you will not freeze
Whether it’s summer or winter, we’re open throughout
So pay us a visit for a week
Or just a few days, we don’t really mind
It’s your visit here that we seek
Come and discover the gems that are here
The footpaths from the door
The incredible towpath of the Leeds Liverpool Canal
You’ll be back and returning for more
Rest and relaxation, we hope you’ll find
A clean cottage, Egyptian cotton sheets
In the fields outside you can sit and watch
Our flock of Texel Cross sheep
And newborn lambs as they arrive in the Spring
Skipping along in the fields
As you chat to one another in your lovely cottage
Preparing your own delicious meal
There’s a buzz about Bank Newton
I can feel it in the air
Is it time to book your cottage here?
We have a place that we would love to share
The poem was written by Rachael Berry.
To find out more about the holiday cottages at Newton Grange Farm, Bank Newton, please visit our website.
Please book your holiday cottage online or ring us on 01756 748140, we would love to see you.