When you donate to any kind of charity, it’s often you never know the results of the money you donated. Johnny Walker’s recent sponsored cycle from his home in Bovey Tracey to his work in Exeter every day for a week with the aim of raising over £1000 for a group from Providence House to … Read more
Shallowford Farm Trustee Johnny Walker took up a ‘cycle challenge’ to raise £1000 to bring a group to Shallowford Farm in October 2018. On his last ride, he acquired a headcam and filmed his route and man what a cycle he cycled!
Here is Johnny’s day by day diary of his trek between Bovey Tracey and Exeter everyday last week. Day 1 – Monday 17th September Misty, damp and drizzly morning, but warm and mild. Reminded me of my Dartmoor Hill running days! But for now, 2 wheels are better than 2 legs! 3 other cyclists also … Read more
OVER 5 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, I PLAN TO CYCLE BETWEEN HOME (BOVEY TRACEY) AND WORK (EXETER) THE CHALLENGE: The total distance cycled will be 150 miles, 65 miles is uphill, with 3550m equivalent vertical ascent, and I still need to work each day! To put into perspective: 150 miles distance cycled is the same distance as … Read more
It’s Widecombe Fair and if you fancy a great day out come and join us. We are running the café in the main Church House as usual with a well-oiled team but we could do with a few extras to enable those there all day to enjoy a bit of a break. Please do come … Read more
One of the “Values” that we ask the young people to engage with whilst at the farm is to “Try Something New”. Well what a great time 6 young families had. Sleeping in a tent – The tents were up and ready when they arrived thanks to many volunteers Eating different home cooked food – … Read more
Having been granted planning permission last September The Shallowford Trust is now undertaking a big project to convert the granite barns to provide better residential facilities, disabled access and learning facilities. We have made good progress towards raising the funds needed but we still need to secure a few £100,000 more before we can begin. … Read more
Four youth clubs joined together to bring a group of young people from different parts of the community to the farm. It was the first residential of this kind and proved to be a really valuable experience all round, sharing team challenges, farm tasks and new experiences at the beach. Many new friendships were formed … Read more
During an adult group from Providence House they enjoyed a great workshop generously provided by Richard Austin – https://www.sculptureworkshop.co.uk/– during which they all produced a wonderful “head” under his expertise and tutoring. They also enjoyed harvesting from the veg patch, a day at the beach and visit to Schumacher College, Dartington. It was a time … Read more
