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  • Outstanding Youth Community Organisation WINNER!

    Wed 04 May 2016
    We are proud to announce that we have won the Outstanding Youth Community Organisation award in the 'Spirit Of Bromsgrove' awards.  This is for the work we do in our local community - offering farm visits to children from local schools and providing work placements for local youngsters and volunteers.
  • Hedge Planting

    Tue 01 Dec 2015

    Our tree planting weekend was a great success with around 400 hedge saplings being planted by more than 25 volunteers organised by Nick Raybould.  Thank you to The Woodland Trust for providing the trees and The Dodford Inn for lending us equipment for a hog roast!

     

    Main photo courtesy of Emma Guscott Photography

  • 'Grab Bags'

    Mon 05 Oct 2015
    This Academic year we are trialing 'grab bags'.  We have two to choose from - den building and explorer/bug hunting.  The bags contain all you need for these activities which you can do in our 'Fairy Field'.
  • Open Day Success

    Tue 22 Sep 2015

    Our recent open day was a big success raising over £1400 and attracting lots of visitors who have never been to the farm before.  The highlight of the day were dance performances from Bromsgrove School of Dance.  Luckily the weather was as kind to us as local businesses and individuals.  We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the following for donating prizes or equipment;

     

    The Dodford Inn, The Queens Head, Stoke Prior, The Slug and Lettuce, The new Inn, The Park Gate Inn, Harpers Heating, David Lloyd Gym, Countrywide Store, Bromsgrove, Benessere Hair & Beauty, The Holiday Inn, Chennai Indian Restaurant, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Sainsburys Local, Charford 1st School, Stoke Prior 1st School, Dodford 1st School, Fairfield 1st School, Sweetz, Banners Butchers, Grass Roots Men's Hair, Speeds Cycles, Jayne Coates, Jackie Smith and Claire Price.  And of course Bromsgrove School of Dance.

  • Open Day - 13th September 1-4pm

    Wed 27 May 2015

    A rare opportunity to have a look around the farm was enjoyed by all when we opened to the public for the afternoon.  We had lots of things going on including a dance display.

  • Last minute Availability

    Mon 12 Jan 2015
    Due to a cancellation we have availability for a day visit or residential next week! (April 20th - 23rd). Price reduction will apply due to short notice.  Contact Kelly at the farm for information.
  • New Play Surfaces

    Sun 20 Apr 2014

    We now have lovely new play surfaces in our garden under all of our play equipment thanks to the generosity of charitable trusts.

  • Education Show

    Tue 01 Apr 2014

    At the end of March the farm had a stand at The Education Show at the NEC in the hope of raising awareness of the farm and increasing our visitor numbers. It was hard work manning the stand but worth the effort and our rabbit and guinea pigs were very popular

  • Day Visit Availability

    Sat 01 Feb 2014

    We have day visit availability during November, December and January.  Please ring or email for information on discounts available.

  • Autumn/Winter offers

    Tue 10 Sep 2013

    Contact us now to book a residential between September and the end of January and get 30% off the cost. Day visits booked for the same period will be reduced by 35%

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