Farm Futures: Upcoming Adventures in March 2024!

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Farm Futures: Upcoming Adventures in March 2024!

March 14, 2024
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Greetings Farm Friends!

As we venture closer towards spring, I, Trevor the Turkey have lots of wonderful news to share with you. From all the happenings in February to the upcoming announcements for March, let me tell you The Tea!

Some highlights from February 2024!

February was jam packed with activities, visitors and The Farm has recently had a glow up!

Thanks to Southwestern Railways we waved goodbye to our old perimeter fencing and replaced it with stylish jet black railings to compliment out new entrance. Our birds also have a lovely new aviary to call home and last week we welcomed two love birds to join them!

Name Lovebirds HERE!

We were honoured to be a part of The British Horse Society’s Celebration of Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre’s 35th Anniversary. Princess Anne embarked on a morning visit journey to Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre. Venturing into the heart of local stables that bring the joy of horse riding to disabled children and adults, HRH the Princess Royal took a thrilling tour on Thursday (8 February). Witnessing the evolution of the stables over three decades, Princess Anne, with radiant enthusiasm, shared nostalgic moments during her encounter with our CEO, Monica Tyler.

The Farms Pancake Party was a huge success with our café selling out of the scrumptious treats! During half term we also hosted a cuddle corner for everyone to meet our small animals, and our education department smashed it with the Camp Green Horizons and Conservation Club programmes which welcomed many children to The Farm to foster their curiosity, build confidence and offered them an amazing hands on experience.

Finally, we hosted our first ever Murder Mystery event and who turned out to be the wicked culprit, Luna? None other than our very own CEO Monica Tyler! Lots of fun was had by all who attended as they honed their detective skills to solve the crime. Many more exciting events are planned for our evening bar, Faith’s Place, so be sure to follow us on social media to hear the news as soon as it’s announced!

SPECIAL EVENTS:

With all the excitement from February, we can’t wait for you to see what we have on offer this March!

Spring is the time for birth and rebirth, whether it’s spiritual or physical, we welcome fresh new beginnings. At The Farm we have already begun to see the flowers bloom and are keeping a close eye on our animals to see if we will have any birth news to celebrate and share with you all.

In the meantime, we promise you this sensational line up of events and programmes for anyone of any age and ability.

Mother’s Day at The Farm!

As mothers come in all forms – whether biological or not – we want to celebrate them all here at The Farm this Mother’s Day weekend.

Mothers Cuppa Corner – with a twist!

Treat yourself to a warm drink in our Mothers Cuppa Corner. While you relax, your little one will enjoy a 30-min outdoor session with one of Vauxhall City Farm’s experts meeting, petting, and learning fun facts about small animals. Afterward, take a stroll through the farmyard together. It’s a perfect blend of relaxation for adults and educational fun for the kids!

Date: 9th and 10th March

Ticket: Includes 30 min session for kids and a hot drink for adults.

MORE DETAILS!

Grazing Board & Wine!

ANNOUNCEMENT! We are opening up our doors for our first ever Grazing Board and Wine Night set in our fantastic evening bar, Faith’s Place.

The team has created some delicious grazing boards (cheese, meat or vegan), each served with a glass of wine or soft drink, nice!

Grab that special someone who loves cheese as much as you do and join us for an evening of food and drinks set to a backdrop of music throughout the decades.

When: Saturday 9th March, 6pm – 10:30pm .

Where: Faith’s Place Bar at Vauxhall City Farm

MORE DETAILS!

World Book Day!

Be part of our FREE World Book Day event. On Saturday 9th March, from 11am – 4pm, we are inviting children to come along to The Farm dressed as their favourite book character (or wear whatever they feel comfortable in!) and show the animals their awesome costumes.

Children can also bring a book to swap in our ‘book swap shop’ and get comfy on our bean bags to read their new story. We will also be showing free film screenings throughout the day. There will also be Drawing activities such as design your own book cover and much more!

MORE DETAILS!

NEW! Gardening Club!

A fantastic opportunity to spend time outdoors in a safe space with other novice gardeners and learn to love the garden for FREE!

Adults Group: Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 6th March 1.30pm – 3.30pm

LGBTQ+ Adults Group: Fortnightly on Saturdays from 9th March 10.30am – 12.30pm

Family Pub Style Quiz!

Calling all parents, carers, nannies, and grandparent with babies and toddlers! Join us on Tuesdays for The Farms very own pub style Parent and Baby Quiz!

Get ready to mingle with other parents, and solve brain-teasing questions and grab the chance to be crowned as Vauxhall City Farm’s quiz team winner.

Last week’s winning team each went home with a JoJo Maman Bébé bag!

MORE DETAILS!

Hop into Easter Fun at The Farm!

Some bunny has a little announcement!

Get ready for egg-citing Easter activities at Vauxhall City Farm this March! We have got a basket full of fun planned for you all.

Be the first to get the announcement via our platforms below:

Children’s Birthday Parties!

Celebrate your special day in a unique and memorable way by hosting your birthday at Vauxhall City Farm!

Our farm provides a charming and rustic backdrop for one-of-a-kind celebration surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of our furry and feathered friends that will make your birthday truly stand out.

With a dedicated party area, our lovely animals, and delightful farm-fresh treats, your guests will have a clucking good time in a setting that’s as special as you are!

MORE DETAILS!

Corporate Volunteering!

Take your team-building to the next level with a day of impactful volunteer work at Vauxhall City Farm.

Immerse yourselves in a day of meaningful work alongside our incredible animals. This is not just an opportunity to give back, but a chance to strengthen team bonds, foster community spirit, and create a positive impact that resonates within our farm and beyond. Check out our video with previous Corporate Volunteers HERE.

MORE DETAILS!

Volunteering Opportunities!

Calling all eager hearts and helping hands! Join us in cultivating moments of joy and making a meaningful impact through volunteering opportunities.

Whether you’re an animal enthusiast or a champion of spreading smiles, we have fantastic volunteering opportunities tailored just for you. Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey? Secure your spot by completing our volunteering application HERE!

If you have any questions, please email: volunteering@vauxhallcityfarm.org

Education!

February was a busy half term here at The Farm, we had a great time working with the Young People of Wandsworth and Lambeth, learning about our environmental impact as part of Camp Green Horizons: Climate Change Week. The children embraced their inner conservationists and learnt lots of ways we can make a difference. Look out for some of their work around our site on our social media.

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

As the weather gets warmer it has been wonderful to welcome lots of school trips to explore The Farm, meet our animals and learn more about where our food comes from, seeing it grown in our garden.

This week, we are excited to be hosting our New Shoots: Employability Programme with the young people of Lambeth, equipping them with useful tools and supporting them to take the next steps in their employability journey.

Thank you to Lambeth Opportunities, Berkley House, Staybridge Suites and The Artisan People for their support in building our programme and Drapers for their funding of the programme.

Conservation Club continues to be a great success with visitors joining in with our sessions, raising awareness of our natural world. This month we made sustainable Valentine’s cards with treasures found in our garden and explored the impact of plastic pollution on our planet. To book March sessions Register HERE!

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

Our Community Garden News!

We are busy planting lots of flowers and veggie seeds in our greenhouse where they stay cosy and safe from any possible frost. Keep an eye out for colourful flowers like daffodils, iris, bluebells, and maybe even some tulips popping up – our farm is going to look like a springtime rainbow!

March is the start of spring, and our garden is slowly waking up with new shoots popping up in all corners of the garden. And guess what? Our rhubarb is ready to be picked! That means it’s time to enjoy some tasty treats from our garden. So, join us in celebrating the start of a new season with fresh colours and delicious harvests here at Vauxhall City Farm!

Adopt Us!

Looking for perfect gift? Adopt me and my friends at Vauxhall City Farm!

It’s a wonderful gift, whether for yourself or someone special, your adoption support goes towards covering the expenses for our feed and care. Let’s spread joy and create beautiful memories together! ADOPT US!

Spread the Love!

Make a donation in honour of someone special or in support of the farm’s mission to promote education, sustainability, and animal welfare. Your donation makes the farm flourish and helps to create a cosy home for all of us and spreads farm-tastic vibes in the community. DONATE HERE!