Farm Futures: Unveiling February 2024 Adventures!

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Farm Futures: Unveiling February 2024 Adventures!

March 14, 2024
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Greetings, farm friends!

As we bid farewell to January’s frosty mornings and eagerly await the arrival of February, It’s Bryony the Cow here to bring you moo-vellous news from Vauxhall City Farm.

Some highlights from January 2024!

2024 started with a bang! Lots of visitors, a farm clean-up and a bid farewell to our Christmas decorations. Plus I’ve moo-ved home! Thanks to our corporate volunteers, I am now centre stage. If you are interested in Corporate Volunteering, there’s still time to bag our January offer!

The spinning demo stole the show, bringing joy to all the attendees. Our first ever Parent and Baby Pub Quiz was great fun for all involved… especially the winners!

This month we also announced some fantastic FREE education programmes, read on for details.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Murder Mystery Game!

Do you have the mind of a detective? Are you looking for an alternative Valentine’s Day activity? Then join us for our very own Murder Mystery!

This brand new winter themed experience by Nobody’s Fool Mystery Games is set amidst the cosy charm of Vauxhall City Farm. Can you solve the crime?

BOOK HERE! (Use code VCF10 at the checkout for a special 10% discount)

Parent & Baby Pub Style Quiz!

Love a pub quiz? Join us on Tuesdays for The Farms very own pub style Parent and Baby Quiz! We welcome all adults with babies/toddlers. So if you are a parent, carer, nanny, grandparent… do come along!

We’ll create a team for you, a perfect way to mingle with other parents or bring your own ready-made squad. And here’s the kicker—we’ve got some exciting prizes up for grabs, plus a café serving delicious coffee and cakes. You could even be crowned Vauxhall City Farm’s quiz team winner! Book HERE!

Spinners at The Farm!

Have you ever been fascinated by the timeless craft of spinning? Here’s your chance to explore the intricacies of this ancient skill.

Immerse yourself in our Spinning workshops to unlock the secrets of spinning and transform our animals’ wool into luxurious yarn. All materials and equipment will be provided!

Book our upcoming workshop (February 3rd & 10th) today. Book HERE!

Watch our Spinners video HERE!

Pancake Party!

Get ready to embark on a pancake adventure during February half term because, from the 10th to the 18th of February, it’s Pancake Party time!

Join us daily from 11 am to 4 pm to indulge your taste buds. Bring your appetite, bring your friends for a pancake-filled fiesta at The Farm!

There is no need to book, just turn up. Come. Eat. Let us do the washing up!

New Year, New Opportunities!

Corporate Volunteering!

Hey corporate pals! Spice up your team-building with a day of farm fun by taking advantage of our New Year Offer: Book 10 places for the price of 9 by January 31st!

It is an opportunity to make a difference and have an amazing time with our animals. Finally, you will be cultivating teamwork, strengthening community bonds, and creating a positive ripple effect on the farm and beyond. Don’t believe us? Check out this video of the fabulous January volunteers HERE!

BOOK YOUR TEAM IN HERE!

Volunteering Opportunities!

Planning a birthday, community get-together, or work meeting?

Well, guess what?

Vauxhall City Farm is the perfect spot to make your event super special!

To know more about our room hire options and host your event, click HERE!

Host your event with us!

Planning a Birthday Party or a Community Gathering?

Perhaps a Corporate Meeting?

Whatever your event, with the rustic allure of Vauxhall City Farm as your setting, your event is sure to be memorable.

To know more about our room hire options and host your event, click HERE!

Education!

Despite the cold January we have been busy on the farm and the Education Team is getting ready to welcome lots of new faces to our programmes.

This February, we will be welcoming a new cohort of Young Farmers, an exciting programme to learn all about animals, plants and life on The Farm. This 6-week programme has been developed to foster curiosity, build confidence and give young people an amazing hands on experience. Register HERE! (Deadline: 9th February)

The Conservation Club will be restarting this February half term! A series of free drop-in sessions throughout the year, designed for all ages to enhance environmental knowledge and understanding. Register HERE!

Thank you to City Bridge Trust for supporting the Conservation Club!

Also, we are excited to launch Camp Green Horizons over the February half-term, with a focus on Climate Change. We aim to inspire, educate and empower young people from Wandsworth and Lambeth (Aged 10 – 16) to inspire them to work towards a sustainable future. It’s FREE to attend! Register HERE!

Thank you to St Walter St John Educational Charity for supporting Camp Green Horizons!

This month we are offering a unique opportunity for residents of Lambeth looking to get started in their careers. New Shoots: Employability Programme is for 16 – 25 year olds not currently in education or training and looking for a head start on building their professional profile. They will receive support with CV writing, interview skills and plenty of tips and advice on how to succeed in your employability journey. It’s FREE to attend! Register HERE!

Our workshops are in full swing and we are looking forward to welcoming many schools to the farm this month! We also offer workshops that can be tailored to suit any Key Stage such as Meet the Animals, Habitats, Sustainability, Plant Life and Land to Lunchbox.

For further information on any of our programmes or workshops please get in touch with us at education@vauxhallcityfarm.org

Community Garden!

In the warmth of our greenhouse, we’re gearing up to plant some seeds and getting ready to sow the beginnings of chillies, kale, tomatoes, broad beans, and aubergines.

Our spring bulbs should start to flower soon and we are hopeful for a colourful spring display around the farm as we planted tulips and daffodils in the autumn.

But that’s not all—we’re giving our perennial pals some final tidying up, trimming back the old to make room for the new growth peeking out at their bases. And speaking of trimming, our fig and fruit trees are getting a little haircut too, keeping them at a manageable height.

Introducing Gardening Club!

We are excited to extend a warm invitation to all those who have interest in gardening or are simply looking to connect with nature in a meaningful way. Join our group of novice gardeners and learn to love the garden for FREE!

Led by our experienced Vauxhall City Farm Gardener, you will learn about plants, flowers and seasonal produce as well as how we can make animal friendly environments in our open spaces. Equipped with the tools and knowledge you will have the chance to get hand-on and design and develop areas within our Vauxhall City Farm Community Garden.

A fantastic opportunity to meet others, spend time outdoors and learn new skills. We will be hosting two sessions fortnightly starting 6th March.

Wednesday 1.30pm – 3.30pm all welcome

Saturday 10.30 – 12.30 LGBTQ+

Spread the Love: Make a Donation!

Do consider making a donation to support the farm‘s mission. Your contribution helps us continue providing a haven for the animals and educational programs for the community.

DONATE HERE!

Moo-ch love,

Bryony