Website Admin A great group stayed at the farm for a wonderful, if wet, weekend. On the Saturday they helped Will with the sheep, they were challenged with a trust trail and then we all built dens in the woods to try and keep out of the rain and get warm. The Sunday was a better day … Read more
What an amazing time they had over half term. They worked with the sheep, walked on the open moor, hunted for crabs at the beach and ate for England! They met with Ben Holt of the Rock Pool Project at Saltern Cove where he and his team shared his enthusiasm and knowledge of the … Read more
He rode the equivalent of: to the top of Snowdon, Ben Nevis and Scafel Pike – all on top of each other – and down again over 5 days. He raised over £1700 to bring a group of 10 young people from Battersea to the farm plus pay for extra youth leader support and an … Read more
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
