Here is a quick summary page of our successful Inspired to Grow Project 2024 sees renewed focus for Countryways CIC's Inspired to Grow project, following on from its success last year, with a series of growing workshops and cookery masterclasses on the farm using home-grown veg and locally sourced produce. Once the growing season [...]
Taste, Grow, Enjoy As part of our new Inspired to Grow project, young people aged 13-18 joined us on the farm to learn, grow and taste a rainbow of home-grown produce! We're encouraging people to get involved with 'growing your own' as it is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on our [...]
A fabulous bat detecting and Star gazing evening! Several local families joined us at the farm for an evening exploring the amazing world of bats! During the night time walk we spotted a selection of bats using special bat detectors, provided by our local expert Bat Man Mike, which included plenty of Pipistrelle bats and [...]
Growing Pizza Perfection pictures! On Thursday 10th August the sun shined and we enjoyed our first ever Inspired to Grow workshop! During the afternoon a local group of 12 -1 8 year olds joined us on the farm to see wheat growing in the fields, to hear about how soil health and biodiversity is important [...]
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 [...]
