Paul has been really busy this spring – first the piglets, then the calves followed by the lambs. The visitors have all been amazed, marvelling at the cycle of life – and death.   There have been difficult times but now the grass is growing well and they have all been turned out, populating the … Read more

Well we know that spring is here at Shallowford as the calves have arrived. All are looking good and we now wait to send them out onto the fields once the grass begins to grow.

February Girls Transition Group to East Shallowford Farm The Group: The girl’s ages ranged from 11-13 years. Three had been before, but for the others it was a fresh adventure. We call this the girl’s transition group. They are part of a group of girls at Providence either soon to leave primary school or just … Read more

  Something for you to think about…..       Something – or someone(?) – to smile about….    

What is this jelly? Why is it so gloopy? What are the spots? Why is it in the cold water? How did it get there? Why is there so much of it? Where is the frog? Can I hold it? Will it hurt me? If these are its eggs then how big is the frog? … Read more

We have started 2015 looking back at friends of Shallowford who we havn’t seen recently. If you have been invloved in the past and not so much recently but would like to, please do get in touch. It would be really encouraging to meet with you, talk over your memories of Shallowford, Elizabeth and Rosemary. … Read more

It is that time of year when everything seems to be waiting for something. It is often wet, windy and cold with glimmers of sunny crisp days to keep us hoping. Out on the moor during those times we seem to see nothing but the open bleak hills but taking the time to look closer, really … Read more

Last year we were joined by two new trustees, Jon Doble and Malcolm Hunter. Both have brought a raft of new skills to the share with the team. They have been very active working on the buildings and compliance elements of the trusts work. This year we have been joined by David Davies and John Dracup. … Read more

Well, Happy New Year to everyone. A time to reflect on the past year – highs and lows – to thank God for them all, to learn from them and move on. 2014: so many highs, most of them resulting from the wonderful visitors with whom we have been so fortunate to share Shallowford. Thank … Read more