2023 dates: 3/4 June, 16/17 September, 18/19 November
Our volunteer working weekends take place on selected weekends over the year and they focus on outdoor work, where you get to help us with conservation, wildlife and access focused projects.
These weekends are great fun and everyone always leaves with a real sense of fulfilment from what they have helped us to achieve. We will match the jobs to you, assign you to a group and give you all the instruction you need from one of our fantastic Fordhall leaders. Then you set off and get mucky!
Past jobs have included building a boardwalk, putting in steps, planting wild flowers, building an otter holt, building bridges, planting fruit trees, scrub clearance and hedge laying. You will never be bored!
On these weekends you can stay in our beautiful Straw Lodge, or camp if you prefer.
Click here for our volunteering overview pack
Click here for a testimonial from one of our lovely volunteers!
Drop volunteer manager Mike a quick message at mike.grabarz@fordhallfarm.com or 01630 638 696 for more info and to book on.
Pop into Arthur’s Farm Kitchen café to begin a Friday morning farm adventure!
For just £5 per child, the little ones will receive a fun farm trail pack to go out and explore the farm with, and a tasty organic squash, while the grown ups can enjoy a standard hot drink of their choice!
Our farm trail packs always contain trail activity sheets and a map, a pencil and a sweet treat! To see our current seasonal trail, please visit:
https://www.fordhallfarm.com/farm-trails/
Available from our café every Friday, between 10am and 12pm. No need to pre-book!
This is our long standing, regular volunteering day is a hands on, physical day of volunteering, getting involved in maintenance tasks and conservation around the farm. A rewarding opportunity to meet some of the wider Fordhall family and learn new skills working on some exciting projects, getting stuck in, whatever the weather!
Click here for the full Volunteer Fridays overview poster
Click here for our volunteering overview pack
Click here for a testimonial from one of our lovely volunteers!
Drop volunteer manager Mike a quick message at mike.grabarz@fordhallfarm.com or 01630 638 696 for more info and to book on.
A small, more intimate group to support people who are just starting on their mental health and wellbeing journey. Designed to focus on building resilience, confidence, improving mental and physical wellbeing alongside others. Expect a gentle walk and light activities such as gardening or woodwork (no experience necessary!) and a nutritious light lunch together.
Self referrals welcome! Contact Nic on community@fordhallfarm.com for more info and to book a place.
11am-1pm every Friday.
Donations to cover refreshments welcome.
Click here for a full info poster.
If you’re looking for new people to chat to, make a date in your diary to visit Fordhall Farm for our Afternoon Amble.
This welcoming activity is designed to help anyone who would like to get out and connect with others in a friendly outdoor environment. We will start with a relaxing walk followed by tea and cake and an informal social gathering. Donations to cover refreshments welcome.
You can take part in just the walk or the social session, or stay for the whole session. The walk will start at 1pm (meet in the Community Garden), while the drinks and chat will begin at 2pm in the Greenwood Shelter. To find out more or book a space, please contact Nicola Syred on community@fordhallfarm.com or call for an informal chat on 01630 638696.
Just come dressed for the weather! The second social session will usually take place undercover in the outdoor Greenwood shelter, but indoor space is available for poor weather conditions.
For more details, including information on accessibility, call the office on 01630 638696.
Click here for a full info poster about the amble.
Pop into Arthur’s Farm Kitchen café to begin a Friday morning farm adventure!
For just £5 per child, the little ones will receive a fun farm trail pack to go out and explore the farm with, and a tasty organic squash, while the grown ups can enjoy a standard hot drink of their choice!
Our farm trail packs always contain trail activity sheets and a map, a pencil and a sweet treat! To see our current seasonal trail, please visit:
https://www.fordhallfarm.com/farm-trails/
Available from our café every Friday, between 10am and 12pm. No need to pre-book!
A small, more intimate group to support people who are just starting on their mental health and wellbeing journey. Designed to focus on building resilience, confidence, improving mental and physical wellbeing alongside others. Expect a gentle walk and light activities such as gardening or woodwork (no experience necessary!) and a nutritious light lunch together.
Self referrals welcome! Contact Nic on community@fordhallfarm.com for more info and to book a place.
11am-1pm every Friday.
Donations to cover refreshments welcome.
Click here for a full info poster.
If you’re looking for new people to chat to, make a date in your diary to visit Fordhall Farm for our Afternoon Amble.
This welcoming activity is designed to help anyone who would like to get out and connect with others in a friendly outdoor environment. We will start with a relaxing walk followed by tea and cake and an informal social gathering. Donations to cover refreshments welcome.
You can take part in just the walk or the social session, or stay for the whole session. The walk will start at 1pm (meet in the Community Garden), while the drinks and chat will begin at 2pm in the Greenwood Shelter. To find out more or book a space, please contact Nicola Syred on community@fordhallfarm.com or call for an informal chat on 01630 638696.
Just come dressed for the weather! The second social session will usually take place undercover in the outdoor Greenwood shelter, but indoor space is available for poor weather conditions.
For more details, including information on accessibility, call the office on 01630 638696.
Click here for a full info poster about the amble.
Pop into Arthur’s Farm Kitchen café to begin a Friday morning farm adventure!
For just £5 per child, the little ones will receive a fun farm trail pack to go out and explore the farm with, and a tasty organic squash, while the grown ups can enjoy a standard hot drink of their choice!
Our farm trail packs always contain trail activity sheets and a map, a pencil and a sweet treat! To see our current seasonal trail, please visit:
https://www.fordhallfarm.com/farm-trails/
Available from our café every Friday, between 10am and 12pm. No need to pre-book!
This is our long standing, regular volunteering day is a hands on, physical day of volunteering, getting involved in maintenance tasks and conservation around the farm. A rewarding opportunity to meet some of the wider Fordhall family and learn new skills working on some exciting projects, getting stuck in, whatever the weather!
Click here for the full Volunteer Fridays overview poster
Click here for our volunteering overview pack
Click here for a testimonial from one of our lovely volunteers!
Drop volunteer manager Mike a quick message at mike.grabarz@fordhallfarm.com or 01630 638 696 for more info and to book on.
