Archive for Over the Gate Join in for a friendly chat over the gate about home and country matters. (Nominated Charity Leukaemia Research)    Forum  Welcome Forum News Please take some time to check out our site rules here. Post suggestions and feedback for the forum. Any problems email us at overthegate@googlemail.com Members Introduction Your first stop to introduce yourself and for others to welcome you. By your hand Grow your own Growing your own vegetables, fruit and herbs under glass or out in the open. The Flowerpot This is the plot for non-edible stuff -flowers, trees, lawns etc. Crafts and Country Skills Crafts and skills at home and in the great outdoors. Tell us about what you do or want to do. All Things Mechanical Keeping your cars and machinery going. Computers can be discussed as well. Your Best Friends In the Saddle General horse chat. The place to discuss horsey matters and share your achievements with others. Dogs Tell us all about your working and pet dogs. Other pets Discuss other pets here. Gone but not Forgotten Remembering your lost animal friends. Share your memories of your dogs and horses. The Field Hunting Hunting with dogs, ferrets and hawks etc. Shooting For the pot and competition, including archery Fishing Fish - course, game and sea fishing. Techniques and tackle. The Feather Room All about chickens, ducks, geese and other poultry. Pass on your experiences or ask for advice. On the Smallholding The running, planning and everyday work of land and large livestock. A good place for novices. The Beehive All things to do with bees and honey. Out in the Countryside Wildlife matters. Tell us what you have seen whilst out and about. Pest Control In the garden, home and field. If you have a problem we'll try to solve it. Useful information and resources Picture Gallery A place for photographs and art work. Make sure to look out for our regular photo competitions. Photography For questions, tips & answers about photography I've been to... Reports on interesting places that you have visited How to..... If you need to know 'how to' just ask. What's On Enter important dates and events here and make plans for OTG meets. Members Websites, Skills Register and Useful Sites This feature is for active members of the Over the Gate forum. In the Kitchen Around the Kitchen Table Friendly cookery chat, a bit of everything, questions & answers. Food Heroes We want to hear about your local food heroes! What do they do? What do they produce? Recipes Share your favourite recipes here or ask if you need one. The OTG Recipe Book Links to the recipes on Over the Gate. A quick way to find your favourite. Tipplers Formerly known as The Drinkers Club, now combined with all forms of homebrewing. Over the Gate Chat A venue for friendly chat Discussion It describes itself Making Ends Meet Surviving the current economic situation. Your tips on how to make ends meet. Have you made or adapted something rather than bought it? Tell us about it. Back in My Day....... Reminiscences over the gate...... No Footprints Eating ethically and living in a sustainable and responsible manner The Trading Post Buying and selling to fellow members Jokes, Quizzes and Games Enjoy the joke thread and join in with the quizzes and internet games here. The Fitness Club The Fitness Club This is a private Fitness Club open to members who have made 50 posts and have a genuine interest in getting fit and watching their weight. Entry to the club can be gained by PMing Kaz.