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The young people from the Church of the Good Shepherd, London SW5, had a great weekend at the beginning of half term. It was bitterly cold and snowed on and off, indeed we had every season during their stay. What a wonderful introduction to Dartmoor farming. We did so much from weighing the sheep ready … Read more
Would any of you like to come and see what goes on, join the 450 ewes as they bring their new-born into the world, even help out for the day? We would love to welcome you and/or your group to the farm for the day. Mention it to your local school and encourage them to … Read more
This, along with Respect all things and Keep everyone safe, are our key values that hold all expectations, behaviours and reflections together. Do you know of a group that would like to Learn Something New at Shallowford Farm? We have the facilities to host a group either for the day or residentially, catered or self-catered. … Read more
It’s been a great blessing The pigs were so pleased to get out of the mud, the porkers have more room to play and the two expectant sows could make their nest in a better ventilated pen. The birds that have to be kept in at the moment due to Bird Flu now have a … Read more
The group of young girls who attend the Shine youth group for girls at Providence House enjoyed a great 4 day break at the farm during which they focused on friendship, communication and trust. The highlight though was definitely watching a litter of piglets being born – such a wonderful experience. They enjoyed treasure hunts … Read more
A day out for you wonderful supporters Last year the visit was a huge success. Since then the staff at PH have organised a wonderful makeover of the building, engaging artists and young people in a huge project. If you missed out last year make sure you come along this year! So this year we … Read more
England’s largest outdoor learning project reveals children more motivated to learn when outside. Children from 125 schools across the South West of England are happier, healthier and more motivated to learn thanks to a new project commissioned by Natural England that has turned the outdoors into a classroom and helped schools transform ways of teaching. … Read more
Help in the Animal Barn – a Weekly Clean Out? Having the new barn will be such a delight especially if we can keep it as clean and tidy as it is now!!! I wonder if there is someone out there who would fancy helping us out each week to keep the animal barn spick … Read more
Following the gift of a wonderful handmade quilt from the Widecombe Sewing Group last summer, many of you helped us to sell draw tickets. We finally made the draw at the beginning of the Nativity and all the three blessed winners came from London. Thank you to everyone who bought/sold tickets. We raised £2000.00 to … Read more
What a great weekend we had sharing the Nativity story! The group included adults and young people that had not been to the farm before. Some saw stars for the first time, others appreciated acting in the Nativity with their teenage son whilst others had never experienced such power of the winds on our beautiful … Read more