Month: May 2018

Despite the looming weather warnings the group arrived and tackled the long list of tasks we had generated. Eight of us, plus a four legged helper, made great use of the Saturday, making significant progress before retiring to the fire and wonderful dinner. Then the forecast meant that they had to make a quick escape … Read more

During April there were 450 ewes due to lamb at Broadaford farm. The two groups from Providence House worked hard in the lambing sheds every morning topping up the feed, water and straw, they witnessed that wonderful moment when the lambs are born, moved the young families out to the fields and generally marvelled at … Read more

Working with vulnerable young people is a challenge, delight and privilege. Read on the understand the difference that time at the farm makes “85% of the children who access PH services (and visit Shallowford Farm) come from disadvantaged backgrounds, falling into the single-parent household bracket, living in cramped often overcrowded conditions, have witnessed or been a … Read more

Local school groups from Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 have really enjoyed visiting Shallowford and Broadaford farms.  During their day they were involved in feeding the young piglets, herding the ducks and geese, following trails, learning about lambing and of course cuddling the tame lambs. They all joined in enthusiastically, learnt SO much and … Read more