October 2003 When I first visited Fordhall Farm I was about 9 years old. I was in my room when my mum said, “come one Andrew, we’re going to Fordhall Farm”. I thought, “oh no, what place are we going…
Author: Charlotte Hollins
Office on the move..
As we begin to set down roots at Fordhall there is plenty to keep us occupied. Our first priority is to organise the working space. All of you, the 7557 shareholders, have now outgrown our modest office in the Fordhall…
Green Pepper, Red Tomoto 20th of September
How exciting! A group of us went down to London this week to watch Charlotte and Ben battle it out on Ready, Steady, Cook – such tension! They both had a lovely selection of organic and local food and amazed…
New Arrivals at Fordhall
We have had two litters of piglets in the last 2 weeks. Unfortunately a couple didn’t survive but that’s life. The ones that did survive are happily running around and keep finding thier way through the hedge to discover the…
Observer Magazine
Make sure you grab yourself a copy of this sundays Observer (6th August). If you take a careful look in their Food Monthly Magazine you may find the story of Fordhall, followed by some fantastic photos. We hope this will…
The social side of the volunteer weekends
A volunteer has just forwarded on these photos from our most recent volunteer working weekend which you may be interested in. Please note the complete mixture of ages – everyone is welcome and there are loads of different activities that…
Morrice
The Travelling Morrice have just left Fordhall after coming to dance for us to celebrate the success of our campaign. A number of them are shareholders and the rest are new supporters. Well the guys were fantastic. We have never…
Morris Dancers at Fordhall
If you are in the area this afternoon how about dropping down to Fordhall at 4pm to see the travelling Morris Dancers. They will be performing in the yard outside our farm shop for whoever wishes to watch. So long…
Another fine volunteer weekend
Another fantastic volunteer weekend is over and the farm continues to improve as everyone puts something back into it. As this was the first volunteer working weekend after reaching our initial target of securing the farm, there was a renewed…
Display desperation…
Hi All, Here we are again asking for your valuable help. We are coming and meeting you whenever we get the opportunity, and we want to create the right impression. We are looking for some second hand display boards but…