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Fordhall Farm
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Fordhall Organic
Farm Shop is located on the outskirts of the traditional market town
of Market Drayton (A53) in North Shropshire in the picturesque Tern
Valley.
Both the shop and the farm
are now run by brother and sister, Charlotte and Ben Hollins who
began their business back in 2004 when they were only 21 and 19
years respectively (their family had tenanted the land here for over
3 generations). They sell all local or organic produce and Ben
prides himself in the beef, lamb and pork that he hand rears
organically on the farm.
Fordhall is also England's first community-owned farm when
the £800,000 was raised to purchase the farm, saving it from
development in 2006. Now owned by over 8000 people from
across the country and leased to Charlotte and Ben to farm,
the land is used as a community resource for education,
volunteering, events and access – educating future
generations about food and farming. The community structure
has gained national recognition and is being used as an
exemplar project for many other community driven projects
across the UK; demonstrating what can be achieved when
communities come together for a common cause.
Fordhall’s cattle and sheep
are also reared outdoors on a unique outdoor grazing system called
foggage farming.
This gives the livestock the most natural and happy
life, whilst also improving flavour of the meat. They rear Aberdeen
Angus and Hereford cattle on their clover and wildlife rich meadows,
and have free-range Gloucester Old Spot pigs close to the farmyard.
As well as the beef,
lamb and pork they sell their own dry cured bacon, pork sausages
free range organic eggs, fresh locally grown vegetables, Shropshire
Honey, jams, organic ice cream and local speciality cheeses. Fresh
meat is available every week and there is always frozen meat in the
freezer. All meat is slaughtered locally and butchered and hung (21
days) onsite. Ben has also ventured into Fordhall Hog Roasts for
parties, weddings, special occasions, which is the only way they can
expand their extensive farming enterprise.
Opening times: Wed:-
11am - 4pm Fri:- 11am - 6pm Sat & Sun:- 11am - 4pm. They also have a
free farm trail and picnic area if you want to stay a little longer.
By phone:
Call us on: 01630 638 255 or 01630 638696
By e-mail:
E-mail us at:
info@fordhallfarm.com
For online sales,
information on events or volunteering on the farm visit:http://www.fordhallfarm.com/
By conventional snail mail:
Fordhall Organic Farm, Tern Hill Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire
TF9 3PS |
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Tobysden Bengals |
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Local breeder of
high quality Brown and Snow Bengal Cats. Kittens
occasionally available to approved homes. All kittens
are GCCF registered, fully vaccinated and insured.
Visitors welcome to meet all the Bengals by appointment.
Mrs S F Moreland
BA Vet. MB MRCVS
GCCF Veterinary Officer
http://www.tobysdenbengals.co.uk
email:(sue@tobysdenbengals.co.uk)
Tel: (01630 638345) |
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InsideOut Pure Water Window
Cleaning
www.draytonwindowcleaner.co.uk/
Telephone: 01630 654471
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InsideOut is a family run business, that continues to
grow due to its reputation for good results at fair prices.
Being competetive in both the residential and commercial
sectors.
Residentially, we clean properties ranging from 1 bed
council flats, to grade 2 listed manor homes.
Commercialy, we clean Bed and Breakfasts', Post Offices, and
many more.
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