We are very sorry to confirm that Bill Wade passed away on 4th July 2024. 
Bill purchased Bottom Barn Farm in 1964, and started off rearing pigs, before moving on to cattle, having a suckler beef herd and producing crops such as wheat, barley, oats, beans and oilseed rape. Over the last 20 years he converted the farm buildings to offices and replaced the arable crops with species rich grassland to promote wildflowers and butterflies enhancing the wildlife and environment.
Bill was a hard working, kind and supportive person, who will be missed. He has made the valley into the wonderful place we all enjoy today, and it is a true legacy to such a great gentleman.
We will endeavour to honour his memory and will carry on running the farm and the business units in the same way.
His funeral is being held on Friday 2nd August at 3pm at Bluebell Cemetery, Halstead, and the wake is being held at the Farmhouse afterwards.
Thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time.
RIP Billy