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Once again a small group of dedicated folks came to help out with a huge list of practical tasks that needed attention. They gathered firewood from the fields, mended pig arcs, fences, stiles, and chicken runs, they rehung gates, mended wheelbarrows and so the list goes on. We are very grateful to them all, as … Read more
We have been very blessed to have James Norden from Upbeat Image offering to make a promotional video for the Trust. Having spent considerable time here at the farm, at Providence House and then on the editing he has finished the film and here it is: We are so grateful to him and thank him … Read more
The Streetz United dance troop from Providence House were here to create a film. They performed their dance routine in 4 different locations on the moor. They could be seen performing their routines at Fogintor Quarry, at the farm, on Widecombe Green and in the church. Even a herd of cows near the quarry walked … Read more
“Make sure there is plenty for them to do,” said Robert ahead of their visit. So a huge list was created – not so difficult as there is always lots to get on with around the farm. The team arrived – a select four of them, Antony who has been so many times before and … Read more
Thirteen of our supporters from Devon joined us in a minibus trip to London to visit Providence House to see the centre and area where the young people live. We had great journeys, a huge welcome and a wonderful lunch. Esther showed us around the amazing facilities at the centre, Robert showed us around the … Read more
Shallowford Farm is now posting on Instagram and Facebook so please look us up and we hope you will “like” what you see. We look forward to communicating with you in a new and exciting way, keeping you up to date with all the goings on at the farm. We would welcome any feedback that … Read more
James Norden is a professional film maker – https://www.upbeatimage.co.uk/ He has donated much of his time to helping us make a promotional video. He visited the farm from 4th – 7th April, working with the group and collecting hours of footage. It’s now time to visit Providence house, film the young people there too, editing … Read more
Providence House is the Youth and Community Centre in Battersea that we work with. We have hired a minibus and will be taking a good group of folks to Providence House on Thursday May 25th. It will be a great day of finding more about this amazing place in Battersea, exploring the area that the … Read more
The younger members of the Providence House Youth club joined us at the beginning of lambing. It was busy – the ewes made sure their lambs were born in the dry warm days and just in case the weather changed they took full advantage early on. There were lambs everywhere and the lambing team were full … Read more
They reviewed and planned, they thought outside the box and considered the boxes they have! It was a really useful weekend considering how to maximise who we are, what we have and how we work to the benefit for the young people. They also worked hard around the farm and managed to include a good … Read more