The footpath from the recreation field to the hill above Ford is well used by villagers and others, and passes through a large field owned by Dee and I.
When we purchased the field I put in a water trough by the footpath to provide water to our stock but also to users of the footpath, or rather their dogs. I have even seen dogs enjoying a swim in it.
Today I found that somehow the cover had been displaced, such that the ball valve was stuck down and the water was over flowing continuously. With water at £2 per square metre I assessed this would have cost me about £20 per day for possibly, as we don’t currently have sheep in the field, the last 20 days.
I do not want to isolate the water trough when we take our sheep out of the field as that would mean less water for thirsty dogs. However I would be grateful if walkers could check that the tank is not overflowing and rectify the situation, or else let me know on 841212.
Many thanks,
Chris Binnie
Brockwell Farm
Wootton Courtenay 