Lawrence Weston Community Farm is a community managed project and charity that aims to improve the quality of life for local people and it's service users by providing a range of innovative, exciting, educational, environmental and recreational activities in Lawrence Weston. The farm is particularly interested in combating social exclusion and providing a safe and supportive environment in which people can flourish and contribute positively to their community.
Facilities and things to see
The farm is a seven acre site in the heart of Lawrence Weston. The Peoples Building houses the office, toilets, classroom, kitchen and community room. The Animal House provides a home for all the large animals and most of the small animals. There is an apiary where the bees make delicious honey, a fabulous secret garden complete with poly tunnel, an outdoor soft play area for the summer months, picnic area, an animal village that is home to our small animals, a volunteer cabin, an orchard, duck pond, compost heaps, outdoor pig pen, chicken coop and three large paddocks. To meet the costs of providing free access and keeping the farm open all year round, the farm is dependant on funders and supporters and, of course, all of our dedicated, hardworking volunteers. There is a membership and an 'adopt an animal' scheme which also help to meet costs.
The farm is a seven acre site in the heart of Lawrence Weston. The Peoples Building houses the office, toilets, classroom, kitchen and community room. The Animal House provides a home for all the large animals and most of the small animals. There is an apiary where the bees make delicious honey, a fabulous secret garden complete with poly tunnel, an outdoor soft play area for the summer months, picnic area, an animal village that is home to our small animals, a volunteer cabin, an orchard, duck pond, compost heaps, outdoor pig pen, chicken coop and three large paddocks. To meet the costs of providing free access and keeping the farm open all year round, the farm is dependant on funders and supporters and, of course, all of our dedicated, hardworking volunteers. There is a membership and an 'adopt an animal' scheme which also help to meet costs.
Courses and clubs
All sorts of opportunities are available at the farm including Open Network College courses in Animal Care and Gardening; adult craft sessions; children's Crafty Club, Farm Hands after school club for 8-12 year olds, volunteering for those that are 12 +, bee-keeping club, lunch club, the Green Finger gardening group and Farm Tots under 5's group.
The farm is open Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30-3.30 in the winter and 9.30-4.30 in summer. It's really worth a visit and it's free. Once you've been you'll be hooked!
Contact the farm:
Saltmarsh Drive,
Lawrence Weston
Bristol
BS11 0ND
0117 9381128
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