Through the 'Inspired to Grow' initiative, our mission is to inspire young people to be curious about where food comes from; understand the importance of soil, nature and biodiversity for food growing and to feel empowered to grow a diverse array of heritage and colourful fruit and vegetable plants. Over the next year, we will [...]
We were thrilled to receive footage taken by one of our Open Farm Sunday visitors, Dr Geeta Ludhra which we feel captures the essence of the event and features some of our VIA's 'Very Important Animal's'! Take a look at the film Dadima's at Open Farm Sunday here, which Geeta has kindly agreed for us [...]
A heartfelt thank you to all who visited our Open Farm Sunday event on Sunday 11 June, and to the sterling work of all who volunteered before, on, and after the day, without whom it wouldn't be possible. What a scorcher it was! Approximately over 300 smiling faces visited us. Everyone seemed to enjoy exploring [...]
We look forward to seeing you today to explore our real working farm with animals, crops, tractors and wildlife! Sheep, chickens, cattle, goats, donkeys and turkeys, even some smaller furry friends! Find out how Farmers care for the countryside alongside feeding the nation, as well as how Countryways CIC provides special Care Farming to help [...]
We are in need of volunteers to help with a crucial couple of roles. Can you help, or do you know someone who might? If so, please email Amina, our Volunteers Co-ordinator at vols.rfcountryways@gmail.com.Outdoor Learning Liaison Champion - approx 2 hours per weekCould you help us expand our offering to local schools, special interest [...]
Grafting Fruit Trees: Friday 10th March 2023 To book this course, click here Timing: 10.00am - 4pm, please arrive at 9.45 for prompt start Cost: £50 per course with generous support from the Missendens Community Board. Looking after our UK trees has never been so important to help our health, biodiversity, food security and even to [...]
Come along to the Church on Saturday 3rd (10am to 5pm) and Sunday 4th December (11.30am - 5pm) Once again, Countryways will be supporting the Christmas Tree festival at St Peter & St Paul's Church in Great Missenden. There will be a forest of Christmas trees decorated by local groups, schools, businesses and charities, including [...]
Enjoy an afternoon at the farm! On: Sunday 6th November At: 2:30 – 4.00 PM Address: Road Farm, Aylesbury Road, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 9LS Directions: Turn off the A413, continue up the farm track and over the railway bridge, turn right and park on the right side of the farm. Road Farm is a [...]
Friday 21st October - Spindle Turning - Click here to book this course. Friday 18th November - Bowl Turning - Click here to book this course Friday 2nd December - Box Turning - Click here to book this course Based in our well appointed work shop at Road Farm, Wendover Road, Great Missenden each course [...]
Following on from the success of our Countrymen's Club, we are piloting a Countryladies' Club! This is a group aimed at retired, countryside-loving women, who would like to spend time on the farm participating in outdoor activities with similar spirited folk. These ladies may have health conditions that impact their lives, and they may have worked outdoors, come from a rural or farming background or [...]
