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24th
- 30th
OCTOBER 2009
The
golden days of autumn are here, the mist is hanging in the valleys,
the leaves are turning red and gold, the ground below the horse
chestnut tree is carpeted with conkers, the jays and squirrels are
busy gathering acorns and the hedges are adorned with all sorts of
beautiful berries for the birds to feed on in the winter. What a
wonderful time of the year!! So why not take the opportunity to make
one last visit the farm before we close for the winter.
AS WELL AS ALL THAT NATURE HAS TO OFFER
THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO AND SEE AROUND THE FARMYARD
Baby
Animals
It
may be autumn but baby animals still abound!! We have new born
kittens and lots of baby guinea pigs to cuddle!!
Animal
Feeding
During
half term our animal feeding tours a will take place from 11am and
from 2pm.
Come
and join in and help us to feed the goats, donkeys, pigs and ducks.
You will even be able to hand milk Buttercup the cow, cuddle the baby
animals and find out what Marigold the pig enjoys for her special
treats!!
Don’t
worry if you can't make it in time for 11am, you can join the tour
when you can, then stop for lunch and be ready for the first part of
the afternoon tour at 2pm!!
Tractor
Rides
Tractor
rides will take place daily but, for safety, only if the ground
conditions are considered dry enough.
EXTRA HALF TERM ACTIVITIES
In
order to keep you occupied if the weather is not so good we've laid
on some extra events for half term
MONDAY 26th
- SCARECROW
MAKING
(indoors)
Help
us to scare the crows away by making a scarecrow. Each family that
comes to the farm today will be given a bag containing everything
they need for making a scarecrow. You are welcome to bring along any
of your own bits and pieces to add that little extra if you wish.
TUESDAY
27th
- HAND
SPINNING
(indoors)
Watch
how wool is spun into yarn from a sheep’s fleece.
WEDNESDAY
27th - CIDER
MAKING
Watch
how apple pulp is squeezed and how the juice is fermented in the age
old art of cider making.
THURSDAY
28th (MORNING
ONLY)
- FARRIERY
DEMONSTRATION
(indoors
if wet)
Watch
as the ponies and donkeys have their feet trimmed.
FRIDAY
29th - WORKING
MACHINARY DEMONSTRATION
(indoor
demonstration if wet)
Find
out about some of the machinery on the farm and how it is used.
WHAT'S COOKING?
After
all the fun of the farm you should have worked up a good farmers
appetite, so why not come in to the shop for hot bacon rolls, home
made soup or cakes.
