Brigit telling the group how wonderful horse chestnut trees are for bees. Last Sunday the inspirational Brigit Strawbridge came to Fordhall to run a workshop on bees. Did you know for example, that in the UK we have 267 different…
We are proud to announce the Shropshire premiere of John Kirkpatrick’s latest folk music project on Sunday 9th June at 7.30pm here at Fordhall Farm. John Kirkpatrick has lived in Shropshire since 1973 and has always listened out for tunes…
Charlotte and Adam On the 8th and 9th May I was invited by shareholder Adam Denard, to visit the Isle of Manto speak to their Permaculture Group about Fordhall’s outdoor grazing system and our innovative community structure. Having never visited…
Last Saturday, we held a Biodynamic Workshop here. Charlotte and I decided to tag along to see if there were any ideas we could take on and use at Fordhall. The course was led by Biodynamic guru, Bernard Jarman of…
I’m dog sitting today, so I’ve just taken Luke out for a walk around the trails at Fordhall. The sun isn’t really shining this afternoon, but it’s still really warm and the farm is still really beautiful. Luke All three…
Last week we welcomed to the world 15 Gloucester Old Spot piglets – mum and babies are doing well! All of our Gloucester Old Spot pigs here at Fordhall Farm are free range. After they have been weaned off their…
What a brilliant weekend we had here at Fordhall Farm! Our AGM was held on Saturday afternoon, the sun was actually shining, the birds were singing, the sky was blue and we had a fantastic day! The chairman of the board…
Well, yesterday I spent the morning with Sian walking the cold streets of Market Drayton sharing Pork Pie samples from the Farm Shop and promoting our new Market Munch Meal. On a Wednesday, you can get 2 courses for only…
Minister for DEFRA Owen Paterson and Fordhall Board Members Shropshire’s MP, Owen Paterson, in his new role as the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, visited Fordhall Farm last Friday. As our local MP and with his new…
Pam Warhurst, Emma Walton, Tricia Pedlar, Charlotte Hollins On Monday night the Festival Drayton Centre, in Market Drayton, was alive with enthusiasm and excitement. There were over 60 people gathered in the green room to listen to inspirational speaker Pam…