It was a long time ago…
Shallowford Farm, founded by visionary Elizabeth Braund, has connected urban youth with nature for nearly 50 years.
News
People as people
2026 will signify the 50th anniversary since Elizabeth Braund and colleagues purchased the farm.
Two Hands for January 2025
East Shallowford held a pre-Christmas gathering to say thank you to our volunteers. It was a representative gathering with some past volunteers, some present volunteers, and some future volunteers.
Providence House – CEO Recruitment
Providence House is seeking a Chief Executive to lead their small, committed team and ensure the charity continues to grow, thrive, and serve. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader who embodies humility, passion and ambition. Download the application pack and read more here.
Working Together for December 2024 edition
Working Together It’s official: ‘being social is associated with some tangible benefits.’ No less a publication than the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society has published its study of 152 species, including mammals, birds, insects and even corals. The research found that ‘more social animals live longer’, ‘postpone maturity, and are more likely to reproduce … Read more
Autumn School Visits
At the beginning of October were so happy to have a wonderful group of Year 4 and 5 students St Peter’s C of E Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth .
One Year is not enough 50 years a Battersea youth worker – Audio Book
One Year is not enough 50 years a Battersea youth worker by Robert Musgrave We are pleased to announced that the book is now available on 3 formats: On Audible audio book: One Year Is Not Enough by Robert Musgrave – Audiobook – Audible.co.uk On Kindle/e-book: One Year is not enough eBook : Musgrave, Robert: … Read more
Ernest Cook Trust: The OWL Collaboration
We joined the Outdoor Weeks of Learning (OWL) programme right at the beginning of the concept in 2020, agreeing that ‘every child should experience an immersive week in nature – as a rite of passage, rather than a journey for the fortunate few.’ Ernest Cook Trust has subsequently enabled us to support 230 young people … Read more
