Whoop whoo! Our planning application for the buildings has been accepted!! For the last three years the Fordhall Community Land Initiative (FCLI) has been planning the development of the Old Dairy and other vital infrastructure improvements at Fordhall, and all…

At last, the roof on the farmhouse is repaired. The builders left a few weeks to go, leaving behind a dry, secure and long-lasting farmhouse roof. We still have insulation to be inserted with the internal boarding and the guttering…

First of all I would like to introduce myself, I’m Beth and I started at the farm as an admin assistant in January. Since being here I have had such a warm welcome and I’m really enjoying being part of…

If you are a regular reader to the blog you will surely recognise this face! It’s none other than George who used to write a blog here every week. Well, he has now flown the nest and is found playing…

We have just had a fantastic working weekend! Although we are tired this week in the office we are very proud of all the great work that the fantastic volunteers helped us to achieve. I would strongly suggest popping up…

I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce Ben’s new boar. Boris arrived last week and has been making himself at home with a lady since then (wink wink!) so expect piglets soon! Boris has lots of character and…

Planning permission has now been submitted for the renovation of the Old Dairy at Fordhall Farm. This will include a new farm shop and butchery for Ben and a class room, tearoom and office space for the Fordhall Community Land…

We are hoping for a great morning on February 6th, raising lots of money for the FCLI so please pop it in your diaries now (if it isn’t already there!). It all begins at 10am at the Beacon Community Centre…

As the cold weather continues, Fordhall is yet again under snow. The animals have developed lovely winter coats and so they are all taking the cold weather well. They also have our woodlands for additional shelter. The hardest hit seem…