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  • Halloween quiz night @ The Swan in Fairfield 28/10

    Mon 19 Oct 2020
    Join us for a fun night in costume if you like at The Swan in Fairfield who are kindly donating funds to the farm from the event.  Tables of up to 6, socially distanced, pre book with the pub.  Starting at 8pm.  We will be holding a raffle too.
  • Slowly re-opening! click for details

    Wed 22 Jul 2020

    We are currently opening to a limited number of visitors who had already booked before the pandemic.  We are planning to accept more referrals for family holidays in the Autumn/Winter and very much welcome family referrals as we are sure there are lots of families in need of a break.  Anyone who works with families can refer.

    New arrangements for families -

    • accommodation will be in our self contained flat - (double bed, single bed and room for a cot if needed)
    • food will be provided but you will need to cook it yourselves 
    • animal contact will not be led by us but you will still have access to the animals
    • no donkey rides for now 
    • you will not have any close contact with anyone else during your visit and there will be a 3 day gap between bookings plus extra cleaning.
    • you may be required to have your temperature taken on arrival 
    • YOU MUST TELL US IF YOU BECOME UNWELL BEFORE OR DURING YOUR VISIT. 
  • Farm closed due to Covid 19

    Mon 15 Jun 2020
    We are unfortunately closed to visitors at the moment, we will update you as soon as we have more information as to when we can safely open again
  • Newsletter Jan 20

    Mon 20 Jan 2020
  • 3 new goat kids are coming soon

    Thu 09 Jan 2020

    *UPDATE - 3 lovely, local companies have brought baby goats for the farm! Huge thanks to Bromsgrove Crane Hire, Curo Accountants and Barnett Wadddingham.  They will be old enough to join us at the end of February 2020

     

    We are looking for companies or individuals/groups who would like to sponsor the purchase of a goat kid.  They cost £200 - £250 and we would like a group of 3 or 4.  For your money you get to name him and will receive photos and updates.  You can also come and visit him. Please contact Kelly if you are interested.

  • Upcoming events; Carol Singing and Xmas 'Retro Run' Cycle ride

    Tue 08 Oct 2019

    We would love to see as many people as possible at The Dodford Inn on Tuesday 17th December from 6pm for our annual carol singing event.

    If cycling's your thing then come in your santa suit to the Nailers Arms Pub on Saturday 21st December before 12.00 for a short fundraising ride into Bromsgrove.  Supervised children welcome too.

  • Welcome Chloe, our new placement Student

    Tue 23 Jul 2019
    We are very happy that Chloe Brown has joined us as our new placement student from Harper Adams University.  We bid a sad farewell to Alice who has been with us for the past year and will soon go back to her studies.  Chloe will be with us until July 2020
  • £2042 raised at Summer Fete!!!

    Wed 17 Jul 2019

    Wow! our highest ever amount raised!  We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped on the day plus our entertainers - Millfields 1st School, Worcester Ukulale Club and Sid Griffin. Plus Woodhouse Group of Nurseries, Ella's Face Painting and Men In Sheds.  Special thanks to everyone who donated a raffle prize;

    Bumble Hole Foods

    Dodford Inn

    Nailers Arms

    Safari Park

    TFM Country Stores

    Capillago Hairdressers

    Boots

    Decanter Spirit

    David Lloyd Gym

    The Boat Shack

    Waitrose

    Sainsburys Stourbridge Rd

    Willowbrook Garden Centre

    Hoiti Toiti Toy Shop

    Mondelez (Cadbury)

    The Art Cafe

    The Gate 

  • Fundraising event - 6th July 2019 - Retro Run cycle ride - over £8200 raised!!!

    Thu 27 Jun 2019
    Come and ride an 'old school' bike (or any sort) around the countryside local to the farm, visit the local public houses en route and raise some money for the charity.  Contact the organisers on The Retro Run 9 Facebook page to get involved
  • Newsletter May 19

    Fri 10 May 2019
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