We ran along the crunchy, squidgy paths Slithering and slipping on the bumpy damp soil. The golden sunshine shimmered through the emerald leaves As the stream gurgled by. Zafari, Sachelle, Dillon, and Serena Spider in his web, waiting in the sunlight Birds in the trees and water glistening. Spider climbing, slowly White and looking … Read more
A wonderful group of 10 children brought their teachers, Mrs. Rawlinson and Mrs. Elliot, to enjoy the farm! The children searched, found, fed and watered all the animals. They followed a trail using new farm maps, collecting pictures of animal products on route, up to Rowden rocks for a “wow” at the view and then … Read more
We will be keeping up the tradition of re-enacting the wonderful events around the birth of Jesus. This will be staged at the farm, in the courtyard, stables, fields and cold air of a winters evening, creating a wonderful atmosphere to help us all prepare for the great celebration 18 days later. There will be … Read more
As I write this – in October – it seems very strange to offer you this greeting. However for most of you it will be our only opportunity and we really do hope and pray that this coming Christmas will be a wonderful time to reconsider the amazing gift that God gave – Jesus – … Read more
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