There’s countless things we can do to make ourselves feel good. I’m not exaggerating. They really are countless, so don’t try countig them all because by the time you’ve finished, you’ll be feeling less than good. Which will defeat the point of the exercise.

Personally I’ve always believed there’s no point in exercise. But I digress…

Here’s some examples of things we can do to feel good. We could go for a stroll through our beautiful countryside.

We could make a donation to charity.

We could indulge in one of life’s greatest, yet simplest pleasures. No, not the one you’re thinking of. I’m referring to a cup of tea and some cake.

Or we could do all three things at the same time.

“But how is this possible?” I hear you ask. And in reply I say “Don’t jump the gun and be patient!”.

I hadn’t heard of Open Farm Sunday until recently, even though when it comes around on June the 5th it will be for the eleventh time in as many years.

Open Farm Sunday is the one day a year when farmers open their gates to the public, allowing them a rare glimpse into the day-to-day running of a working farm.

The first Open Farm Day attracted 30,000 visitors. Last year’s attracted 291,000!

Over 200 farms take part in this annual event and if you want to find out where the closest one is to you, just visit the website  www.openfarmsunday.org  and put in your postcode.

One Carmarthenshire farm opening to the public on June the 5th from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 pm is in Esgair, Llanpumsaint.

The owners, Nicky and Martin, will allow visitors in to see their cattle and pigs, learn about growing barley, view the vintage combine harvester, enjoy a walk around the farm, take in the views and see how they manage their hedgerows to benefit wildlife.

And when you’re worn out from all these activities, you can enjoy a cuppa and a Welsh Cake.

Entry is free, but if you’d like to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Care – and why wouldn’t you? – it would be greatly appreciated.

So on June the 5th  treat yourselves to a taste of life down on the farm.

But don’t forget to close the gate when you leave!

There’s only one way to finish this item – with “The Archers” theme.

All together now….

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