• Volunteer Day – Hedge planting

    East Shallowford Farm Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    There are approximately half a million miles of hedgerow in the UK, on Dartmoor they are partly responsible for turning the land into the marvellous mosaic that's so iconic. They are a hugely beneficial boundary, providing dynamic habitats for wildlife at a landscapes scale that connects across our countryside. Join us to learn how to ... Read more

  • Spring Coffee Morning

    The Ark East Shallowford Farm, Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    Come along to a Shallowford Farm Coffee Morning! Hosted on site this is your chance to find out what we are all about, connect with current volunteers, and find your place on the farm. Our volunteer programme is always growing. If you are looking for a friendly place to lend a helping hand, learn new ... Read more

  • A Cycling Adventure Charity Evening

    Courtenay House Courtenay House, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

    Join Kevin Presland as he regales us with tales and sights from his ride from Sicily to Santander. An immersive evening with geographically themed snacks. At Courtenay House, Newton Abbot, please park in Cricketfield Road car park. All proceeds raised will go to Shallowford Farm.

  • Volunteer Day – Waking up the kitchen garden

    East Shallowford Farm Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    Our kitchen garden is a hugely valued part of the farm - it's where children staying with us experience first hand the joy of sowing, growing, and trying food directly from the ground. There is such satisfaction in getting your hands in the soil, sowing some seeds, and seeing what grows. March is such an ... Read more

  • Bird Painting Volunteer Day

    The Ark East Shallowford Farm, Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    The dawn chorus at Shallowford farm is beautifully cacophonous. However catching a glimpse of these merry song makers is surprisingly hard! To help the young people learn to identify the birds they are sharing the farm with we want to install painted versions of common avian visitors around the farm. We are blessed with many ... Read more

  • Big Batch Bake Volunteer Day

    The Ark East Shallowford Farm, Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    At Shallowford we pride ourselves on providing the young people who stay with us delicious nutritious home made meals. If there is one thing that always goes down well it's a sweet treat, you can never have enough biscuits! If you would like to help us rebuild our stocks to ensure our freezer is full ... Read more

  • Summer Coffee Morning

    The Ark East Shallowford Farm, Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom

    Come along to a Shallowford Farm Coffee Morning! Hosted on site this is your chance to find out what we are all about, connect with current volunteers, and find your place on the farm. Our volunteer programme is always growing. If you are looking for a friendly place to lend a helping hand, learn new skills, ... Read more