Fordhall Organic Farm -
Owned by You
1 farmer, 8000 landlords!!

Fordhall Farm, in Market Drayton, Shropshire has been organic
for over 65 years and rears its own outdoor beef, lamb and pork.
Owned by the community, through the Fordhall Community Land Initiative,
and managed by tenant farmers,
brother and sister, Charlotte and Ben Hollins,
Fordhall Farm offers a warm welcome to all.

Next Events

Saturday February 6th.
Seedy Saturday and Rumble in the Jumble.
Fordhall hosts it's first ever renewal and recycling event! A jumble sale and a community seed swap. This event takes place at the Beacon Community Centre in Market Drayton at 10am with all funds raised going towards the ongoing work of the FCLI. To enter costs just 50p. If you would like us to collect jumble/seeds please call Hannah on 01630 638696 or email project@fordhallfarm.com

February 27th - 28th
Volunteer Working Weekend.
Volunteers are needed to help complete the extension of
our farm trail. Jobs will include bridge building, shelter building,
boardwalk building and more...
All ages and experience welcome. volunteers must
book in advance. Speak to Hannah on 01630 638696.

April Sat 10th
Fordhall Community Land Initiative AGM and Barn Dance
At the Beacon Community Centre in Market Drayton.
7.30pm Public Barn Dance and Fordhall Hog Roast.
£10 adults, £5 children/concessions.

April Sun 11th
Farmers Market and Open Day
11am-4pm FREE Entry.
Your chance to buy lots of fantastic local produce as well as see
Ben's new lambs. With live music, hot food and lots to do, this
is a fantastic family event.

June 12th - 13th
Volunteer Weekend

June Sun 13th
Open Farm Sunday at Fordhall Farm
11am-4pm FREE Entry.
Lots of activities for children, guided walks and BBQ.

July Fri & Sat 2nd - 3rd
Fordhall Local Beer Festival
A first for Fordhall - there will be love music and lots of local
Ales for you to try.

July Sun 4th
Fordhall Annual Summer Fair
Farmers Market - Hog Roast - Live Music - Donkey rides -
Live theatre - art activities - guided walks - tree climbing...

Volunteer Weekends
August 7th - 8th
October 16th - 17th
November 20th - 21st

Permaculture Design Course
Alternate weekends Sat - Mon, Oct 9th - Nov 8th.
Learn about Foggage Farming (Arthur Hollins' organic system
of grassland management), sustainable living, gardening,
building, peak oil and more. Suitable for those interested in
living a little more lightly on the planet, transition towns, or
organic enthusiasts.
For more details please email project@fordhallfarm.com.

To book onto a volunteer weekend or enquire about an event please contact Hannah on 01630 638696 or email project@fordhallfarm.com

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Fordhall Farm in North Shropshire was saved from development in June 2006 when over 8000 people purchased non-profit making £50 shares in the Fordhall Community Land Initiative - a flagship Social Enterprise.
Now owned by its shareholders, the land and house are leased to Ben and Charlotte Hollins, whilst the Fordhall Community Land Initiative utilises the same land for community benefit through events, volunteering and educational visits. We really hope you are able to visit Fordhall Farm
in the near future and see what you have helped to save for everyone to enjoy.

"Demonstrating that small-scale farming connected to the
local community offers a viable way of life for
generations to come."

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Fordhall Community Land Initiative
is registered in England and Wales as an Industrial and Provident Society. Reg No. 30030R.
It is registered with Inland Revenue as a Charity Ref no. XR1119

Our Society Rules can be downloaded HERE

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