Updates

  • Apple Grafting

    Join us on Saturday the 17th March to learn about apple grafting with Tom Adams. Apple grafting is the process of joining two trees together to create a new one. By using different tree varieties with different assets, orchardists can…

  • February Volunteer Working Weekend!

    February 18th – 19th saw our first volunteer working weekend of 2012. We had a fantastic group of people that gave up their spare time to come and help out around the farm. There were a few familiar faces who have joined…

  • Bird Feeder Fun!

    Wednesday 15th February we are holding a Bird Feeder activity 10am to 12pm. We will be showing how to use recycled items such as yoghurt pots to make perfect feeders for your garden birds. Using left over and stale food…

  • Fordhall Farm on BBC Farming Today – Do we need a new way?

    WOW what a week of coverage. Firstly, Fordhall was featured on Escape to the Country on BBC 1 and now BBC Radio 4. The early morning show on Radio 4 every Saturday is Farming Today and we were profiled earlier…

  • Fordhall Farm on Escape to the Country!

    Very exciting news for all involved! For those of you who are unaware, Fordhall Farm was featured on BBC’s Escape to the Country on 31st January at 2.15pm. It is a fantastic glimpse into the story and beauty of Fordhall and…

  • Happy New Year!

    Wow what a year 2011 was for Fordhall Farm, from a ramshackle to a beauty – it really has transformed. Last year felt like a roller coaster, no day stood still. Staff levels tripled, new enterprises were created and there…

  • Fordhall Calendar 2012 for sale!

    Yes, we have done it again, but this is definately bigger and better than any calendar before. We have changed printers and both the quality and design have been transformed. You can buy your Calendar from the Farm shop website…

  • Father Christmas visits Fordhall Farm!

      Visit Father Christmas in his magical outdoor Grotto. Wrap up warm, as we all know the North Pole is cold, and come and receive a special Christmas gift. Father Christmas will be visiting Fordhall on the following dates: 9th…

  • Localism Bill granted Royal Assent

    The Localism Bill has been granted Royal Assent, which is the final step required for a parliamentary bill to become law. Peter Couchman, Chief Executive of Plunkett Foundation, responds: “Too often there are significant barriers facing rural communities wanting to…

  • November Working Weekend!

    On 12th and 13th November we held our last Volunteer Working Weekend for 2011. Around 9am on Saturday morning the first of our twenty volunteers began to arrive for a busy and fun weekend ahead of them. After a welcome hot drink, piece of cake and lots…