To keep the breeding stock of sheep interesting and providing great opportunities for the young people we have welcomed Kevin the Whitefaced Dartmoor into the farm. He has been haltered led before and used to the show ring, so we hope that he will behave well for the visiting groups.
We are looking forward to being able to move the animals into a new barn for this winter. It is under construction and looking good. In the process we have unearthed an unknown bronze-age roundhouse that has been carefully mapped, logged and visited by archaeologists and the Widecombe History group. All very exciting but it … Read more
We enjoyed a great group of eight young people over half term. They really entered into the four days of experiences in and around the farm with much enthusiasm. They helped Will move and weigh 400+ sheep in preparation for going to the rams. Each day they reflected on what new things they had learnt, … Read more
This seems such a long time ago now but the memories of the day still brings a smile. The weather was kind, the food was scrumptious and the team of volunteers was superb. In all there were 37 volunteers serving in and around the café throughout the day. They were a joyful bunch with much … Read more
A select group from Providence House came to help us for a weekend in October. As always they worked tirelessly, shifting wood into the store ready for the winter, clearing obstructions from the leat in the marsh to assist with the flow of water after winter rains, dismantle to old garage/stable, reorganised the back field, … Read more