Work Party at the Farm

What a party it was. The weather was superb and the banter cheery. We were blessed with a workforce of 7 who were set various tasks, to be completed within the 36 hours of their visit. They completed 3 delux chicken coops – the fox free version – we hope! They installed a smart new … Read more

Spring Additions

Paul has been extremely busy this spring keeping up with the piglets, the calves and finally the lambs. Each of them has been numerous and joyful but not without their trials at times. The visitors have thoroughly enjoyed feeding, moving, clearing out and generally marvelling at the new births. We hope that soon the Edworthys … Read more

The Shallowford Trust

The board of Trustees continues to develop and grow. David Ursell has stood down as our chairman, a role that has been taken up by Robert Musgrave. Our thanks to both of them. The two new trustees, John Dracup and David Davies have brought significant new skills to the team that are being well tested … Read more

Shallowford Springing to Life

Paul has been really busy this spring – first the piglets, then the calves followed by the lambs. The visitors have all been amazed, marvelling at the cycle of life – and death.   There have been difficult times but now the grass is growing well and they have all been turned out, populating the … Read more

The Calves are Coming

Well we know that spring is here at Shallowford as the calves have arrived. All are looking good and we now wait to send them out onto the fields once the grass begins to grow.

February Visitors Farm Reflections

February Girls Transition Group to East Shallowford Farm 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

What?!

  Something for you to think about…..       Something – or someone(?) – to smile about….