There is one place on the farm I’m never allowed to go – and not for lack of trying! Today is no exception; tugging on my lead I try to get Charlotte to finally let me follow my nose right…
Even with February’s extra day, the month seems to have flashed by and all of a sudden, we’re in the month which truly sees spring springing. March is synonymous with the coming of new life – fresh flowers, like common…
While protesting farmers across Europe make headlines with tractors blocking roads into Paris and German airports, some of Shropshire’s own farmers are finding their own ways to meet challenges of farming today. A Market Drayton climate group is hosting a…
Visitors exploring farm trails at Market Drayton’s Fordhall Organic Farm will be able to admire a newly installed mural created by volunteers, a local climate group, and community members who picked up a paint brush at the recent Arts Festival.…
Take a moment out of your day to listen to ‘Just One’ – a poem written by Birmingham Poet Laureate, the wonderful Jasmine Gardosi of the ‘Hot Poets‘, and inspired by Fordhall. We Feed the UK is a UK wide…
TTC Group helps Fordhall Community Land Initiative in Market Drayton, Shropshire, plant trees for its living barn appeal 11 intrepid employees from Telford-based compliance and training expert, TTC Group, wielded their spades and braved the weather on Fordhall Organic Farm’s…
It’s pancake day, so why not try a tasty twist on the traditional pancake? Chef Richard has put together this basil, spinach and buckwheat pancake recipe for you to try at home! Ingredients 200ml almond milk 50g spinach 1 bunch…
As 2023 ticked over to 2024, I’m sure many of us were making that familiar list of resolutions and wishes for the 366 (it’s a leap year after all!) days ahead. If volunteering has made an appearance on that list,…
If you’re in the mood for a treat, why not give our Dutch apple cake recipe a go? Ingredients: 100g Butter 200g Caster Sugar 1 egg 1 1\2 tsp Vanilla Extract 190g Plain Flour 1 tbsp Baking Powder 175ml Milk…
Autumn into winter is a quiet time for school visits and residentials on the farm. Despite this, we are not stuck twiddling our thumbs. One of the groups we did have visit us recently was a local Air Cadets’ group.…