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Thanks to a generous donation we have been able to acquire this brilliant composter. The kids love using it. It eats anything organic – so long as it’s not too big! The children collect the compost bin from the kitchen, assess the volume in the bin, add the compost and then add an equivalent amount … Read more
We have such a great family of volunteers who bring so many different gifts to help us run the farm for the young people. We enjoyed a great day together just meeting each other and sharing ideas, needs and gifts. Particular thanks to all those who have been house sitting, especially as there are so … Read more
We have been really blessed with two work parties already this year. Each time they amaze me with the amount of work that they achieve during their time here. They work tirelessly, God bless them. In January the team did a great job clearing out all the barns and stables of general junk – … Read more
The beginning of the year is a great time to commit the work of the farm to Him who we serve. Pick a nice day, read Psalm 23 and pray as we walk – brilliant. Seven faithful ladies gathered – with their dogs – and walked from the top to bottom of the farm. The … Read more
We are organising two days for our wonderful volunteers: on April 22nd a day at the farm and on May 25th taking those that can to visit Providence House. April 22nd is a time just to come for lunch and enjoy the farm, go for a walk, meet each other and visit Broadaford farm next … Read more
The Trust are investing in repairing the field boundaries so that we can farm the land more efficiently. Paul and his team are sharing their skills, turning a piles of rocks into a thing of beauty – a dry stone wall, skilfully built to not fall down. Sometimes they add a heap of soil in … Read more
He has been coming to the farm for nearly 20 years. Over the last year he has been staying for 2 weeks at a time, helping here at Shallowford and Broadaford Farms. His confidence has grown to the point that he has finally achieved an award with the Spear Foundation – Inspiring Employment. Well done. … Read more
It was Saint Augustine who said that if you aspire to great things, then you should begin with little things. It is clear that as Trustees we have inherited a broad vision from our founders, with a mandate to nurture and develop East Shallowford as a place where many people find a welcome, can find … Read more
The 10 large piglets (biglets!) from last November are growing well and provide huge amounts of entertainment as the groups try to coax them into the weighing crate. Lots of team work and communication required. 2017 has started well with two of the 4 breeding sows producing 14 piglets between them. They are a great … Read more
During his visit to the Deanery Bishop Nick of Plymouth called into Shallowford Farm to see what we were up to. He had brought his own wellies and the four young lads from Providence House showed him around the farm. They fed the animals first and then welcomed him to a seat by the fire … Read more