Website Admin We were joined by a wonderful group from Providence House, many of whom had not visited the farm before. They worked hard with Paul herding in the new flock of sheep, worming them and sending them out again. The team were very hands on and enjoyed working closely with the sheep. The afternoon was spent … Read more
It is good to try new things You get to do fun activities outdoors and see loads of animals It was awesome and we got to meet animals never met before & activities outside each day. Fun! Everyone should come because you will like animals, and the shops and all the different activities. You make … Read more
“Big Space-Small Place” – “Home – Identity – Belonging” “In-Spiration” – “Travelling Hopefully” It’s not only for the visiting groups of young people and families that East Shallowford is a special place. These are some of the words from Shallowford Trustees, who gathered together on Saturday 13th June around the ancient and well-loved hearth to … Read more
This May / June has been stunning here in the West Webburn valley. The bluebells were in fine form decorating the rich green carpet with huge swathes of iridescent blue, accompanied by that wonderful deep sweet aroma. Allowing the bluebells to have their show the orchids followed on later, just as the bells were fading, … Read more
Once the Country Fair has been enjoyed by all, we will be looking towards the Family Week in August. Many families from Battersea will be joining us for the second week in August, camping for 4 nights, enjoying the wide open spaces of the moor, visiting the coast Planning ahead we will be looking for … Read more
By popular demand the Country Fair is being organised again for Saturday, July 25th 2015 starting at 12 noon, food and BBQ all day, finishing at 5pm This year there will be a Family Dog Show in the front field to add to the enjoyment of the day. The Silent Auction is poised to be … Read more
It is hard – to work as a team – especially when you are young, enthusiastic and determined! The boys came ready for a challenge and boy did they get one, quite a few in fact! The team games set the tone for the week, pitting one group against the other the enthusiasm was high, … Read more
Dates: Saturday 14th – Tuesday 17th February 2015 The Group: The girl’s ages ranged from 11-13 years. Three had been before, but for the others it was a fresh adventure. We call this the girl’s transition group. They are part of a group of girls at Providence either soon to leave primary school or just … Read more
Dear Shallowford Thank you all so much for giving us all such a wonderful Tuesday. The children all loved their visit and, as you will see from the enclosed letters, the star of the show seemed to be Stanley! So much thought had been put into the day and I know that as well as enjoying … Read more
The age range was huge ( 27 – 78) and the backgrounds varied, yet they all came from Battersea to the farm with a common goal – to immerse themselves in the beauty of Dartmoor – and it rained!!!!! It didn’t matter. We wrapped ourselves in waterproofs and wellies and went out and thoroughly enjoyed … Read more