A Trip Down Memory Lane
April 15, 2026
How the Telegraph doubled our shareholders in 2006!
You may have noticed we've been taking a trip down memory lane, looking though years at Fordhall. As we celebrate 20 years, we'll be sharing more moments from 2006, looking back at what we were doing this time, two decades ago.. 20 years ago today, the Telegraph published a brilliant article about our Fight to Save Fordhall Farm… and over that single weekend, we almost doubled our number of shareholders! Below, Charlotte wrote about the impact of that article on 18th April 2006. How amazing is it that we have these reflections to look back on? It transports us right back to what we were feeling during such a crucial and exciting time!
Telegraph Takes Us By Storm!
Charlotte Hollins, 18 April 2006
"WOW! What an amazing reaction from the Telegraph readers! We have been completely overwhelmed by the response we have recieved. It is no exaggeration to say that the phone has not stopped ringing since Saturday. We are walking around with big grins.
Having almost doubled the number of shareholders in just one weekend, we are firmly back on track and re-energised. The current total we believe stands at around £100,000 – only a further £700,000 to go!
All at Fordhall would like to extend a huge, whole-hearted thank you to Sally Williams for writing such a brilliant and poignent article. We could never have anticipated this response, but it just goes to show how much support there is out there for a project such as this. So many people are calling to share with us their passion for organic food and the importance of education in farming. We have also heard from farmers throughout the country who can identify with the struggles faced by small family farms and are hoping we prove that there can be an alternative way.
Realistically we still have a long way to go but the campaign has certainly moved into another gear and people are helping in any way possible. If every new shareholder told another 3 people (easy!) the support would spread overnight."
Click here to read the 2006 Telegraph article
