Updates

  • Awards and dances – it’s all go at Fordhall Farm!

    CONGRATULATIONS to Fordhall Community Land Initiative for winning the award for ‘The Most Care and Consideration Towards Volunteers’ in Shropshire. This exciting award reflects not only the hard work that goes into making volunteers welcome and feel appreciated, but also…

  • Aftermath of the BBC Good Food Show

    It is an unexpected joy to be back in the office today. I (Charlotte) attended every day of the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC in Birmingham representing Fordhall Farm and the Fordhall Community Land Initiative. Our first time…

  • We’re at the BBC Good Food Show

    Fordhall Farm is at the BBC Good Food Show today and until Sunday. Charlotte and Yvonne will be working hard everyday to speak to as many people as possible. Buy shares, buy ‘The Fight for Fordhall Farm’ book, buy Bens…

  • Christmas Spirit at Fordhall Farm

    Last Friday Fordhall took part in the Market Drayton Festival of Lights. This successful event had 53 stalls and 200 school children in a candlelit procession. Ben sold out of his sausages quickly due to high demand and Charlotte and…

  • Muddy Matches visit Fordhall

    Today we had a visit from two interesting siters, Lucy and Emma. They are travelling the country in a country cottage (campavan)- have you ever heard of a cottage travelling the British Countryside before? I know I haven’t – promoting…

  • The Field – December Issue OUT NOW

    Check out this months issue of ‘The Field’ magazine. The second page is a full page interview with Charlotte and Ben about their award – ‘Young Rural Entrepreneur of the Year’ sponsored by The Field and Lycetts Insurance Brokers. http://archive24.fordhallfarm.com

  • Giving it some Welly!

    Over the last few weeks Ben and I (Charlotte) have been trialling wellingtons for a review in BBC Countryfile Magazine. We each had 7 pairs ranging from the traditional green, to whacky pink, and some even had dogs on! Although…

  • Send your bricks to help build a community

    Fordhall Community Land Initiative was founded by 8500 members all buying shares for the community farm buy out. This made history; Can we help create another such miracle? Well, Martin Large a FCLI member who with Greg Pilley helped get…

  • Preparation for Volunteer Weekend

    Preparing the weekend ahead…This working weekend was particularly special as it was Sophies last volunteer weekend and a chance to see many returing friends. Don’t forget to put the ceilidh in yor diary – Friday December 7th, 7.30pm at The…

  • Just Look at the Enthusiasm!

    Look at all the happy smiley faces of volunteers! The weekend was well attended and lots of jobs were ticked off making a huge difference to the appearance of Fordhall Farm and really getting to grips with some outstanding jobs.…