Shallowford is Committed to Dartmoor

East Shallowford is committed to Dartmoor and for this reason we openly engaged with our neighbours and the Dartmoor Planning Authority for many months before we submitted our application. We are continuing that dialogue and further refining our proposals to get it right, so that our development principles coalesce with principles of the area. We want … Read more

The Shallowford Farmyard Nativity

The evening was an amazing experience for so many. Men were brought to tears as the children, leaders, trustees and friends re-enacted the amazing events delivered by God so long ago. One stranger who happened upon the farm by chance said “the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end as I watched … Read more

Shallowford Farm planning application

We are pleased to show you the proposed plans for the future of the farm and the associated Business Plan. These documents outline the purpose behind the project i.e. to generate the funds needed to enable the work of Miss Braund to continue and to grow. Should you have any questions round this application then … Read more

The Shallowford Nativity

The Shallowford Nativity will be on Sunday 6th December at 6.30pm, there’s free entry with hot food and drinks will be for sale after the performance. Do come and join us for this special event!

Please send a “Letter of Support for Shallowford Farm”

The plans are now in the hands of the Dartmoor National Park! We have submitted carefully considered, sensitive and meticulously thought out plans to develop the old buildings to provide accommodation and an education facility, along with new farm buildings for housing, caring for and learning about the animals. For our application to be successful … Read more

The Shallowford Trust Needs Your Help

So many of you are so generous in your support for the work here at the farm. This next year is going to be a real challenge as we prepare to extend the work to touch the lives of more young people. Please spread the word as we work together. Many, many thanks to those … Read more

Widecombe Fair

September began with the great event of WIDECOMBE FAIR and what a day it was. This was definitely the year of the volunteer. So many people came to help us run the café in the old Church House and archery in the furthest field – with the help of Heatree Activity Centre. Some came for … Read more

Paul is Moving On

We are so grateful to Paul, Evie and Archie for all their support, loyalty and hard work at Shallowford over the years. They have touched the lives of so many young people. Paul has inspired many youngsters who were without ambition and focus to “be like Paul when I leave school”. They will be greatly … Read more

More things are Wrought by Prayer than this World Dreams Of

Our next prayer meeting is on Thursday 26th November. There is SO much to pray for, give thanks for and to celebrate. We pray for the concerns of the Trust and Providence House; visions for the future; the past and future groups; our neighbours and community. It is always a relaxed hour and no one … Read more

Poetry from the Forest

We ran along the crunchy, squidgy paths Slithering and slipping on the bumpy damp soil. The golden sunshine shimmered through the emerald leaves As the stream gurgled by. Zafari, Sachelle, Dillon, and Serena   Spider in his web, waiting in the sunlight Birds in the trees and water glistening. Spider climbing, slowly White and looking … Read more