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May 2012
1 & 29
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Heeley City Farm Tours |
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What's going on? As part of Environment Weeks, come and find out about all the projects on the farm and meet our rare breed farm animals. When and Where? Tuesday 1st May and Tuesday 29th May at 10.30am - 12pm. How Much? Nothing at all, it's free admission! Anything else? Please wear stout shoes/boots for walking around the farm. It's an easy going walk but some parts are unsuitable for buggies and wheelchairs but alternative routes are available and can be arranged. Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact Sarah Hardy at:
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May 2012
12
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Composting Bonanza Day |
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What's going on? Get your garden ready for summer with our composting experts, Tony and Matt. There will be a compost sale, composting bins, garden centre offers and demos and composting advice. When and Where? Saturday 12th May from 10am - 4pm at Heeley City Farm Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact:
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May 2012
17
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Dawn Chorus Bird Walk |
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What's going on? Before the noise of the city traffic, join us and find out which of our feathered friends live on the farm – all part of Environment week. When and Where? Thursday 17th May from 6am – 8am at Heeley City Farm How Much? Free Admission! Anything Else? Please wear sturdy shoes or boots as we will be walking around the farm. It’s an easy going walk but some parts are unsuitable for buggies and wheelchairs but alternative routes are available and can be arranged. Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact:
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Jun 2012
3
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The Roundhouse Big Lunch Day With Activities |
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What's going on? Join our Big Lunch Picnic!. Bring something to share and tuck into farm grown produce too as we do traditional Iron Age campfire cooking. We will also be making celtic decorations, painting and stencilling animal bunting and face painting. If that wasn't enough, we will be doing some wooly crafts, by using wool from our very own Soay sheep. Come down to help with spinning, weaving and even make your own friendship bracelets. When and Where? Sunday 3rd June from 11am-3pm at Heeley City Farm. How Much? Free entry for everyone! Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact Sarah Hardy at:
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June 2012
3
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Walled Garden Open Day |
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What's going on? Come and explore the past and present of the walled garden. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to show you around and share some of the history of the garden and life around Wortley Hall. Learn about organic cultivation techniques and ideas employed in our management of the site. When and Where? Sunday 3rd June 2012, 10am - 4pm and Sunday 26th August 2012, 12pm - 4pm. How Much? Entrance free; event coincides with Wortley Hall Specialist Plant Fair, entry fee applicable. Plants and produce on sale. Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact at:
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June 2012
17
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Open Farm Sunday |
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What's going on? Come and join in our farm trail and farm crafts and get the chance to win some Shaun the Sheep colouring books! The trail is suitable for under 12's but children under 8 will require the supervision of a parent or carer. We also recommend anyone taking part in the trail to wear stout footwear. When and Where? Sunday 17th June at 11am - 3pm How Much? Free Admission. Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact at:
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June 2012
23
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Heeley Festival |
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What's going on? This year's theme is the Olympics! Heeley Festival is a great event for locals across the area, whether you're a regular or a newcomer. If you would like to come to the festival and have a stall or pitch on the farm, please click HERE to download an application form. When and Where? Saturday 23rd June at 11am - 3pm How Much? Free Admission. Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact:
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Jun, Sep,
Dec 2012
24,23,2
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Nether Edge Market |
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What's going on? We'll be at the popular market with a range of fresh, local organic produce, and our seed bank. When and Where? 24th June, 23rd September and 2nd December 2012, 12pm - 4pm at the Nether Edge. |
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July 2012
14&15
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Roundhouse Dressing Weekend |
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What's going on? Come and help decorate the inside of our Iron Age Roundhouse! There's lots of Iron Age crafts to take part in and a lot of mud stomping will be involved. We recommend that anyone taking part wear wellies/sturdy footwear and old clothes as it can get messy! All ages are welcome but children under 8 must be supervised by a parent or carer. When and Where? Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July from 11am - 3pm How Much? Free Admission Who Should I Contact? For more information, contact Sally Rodgers at:
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Heeley City Farm is a company limited by guarantee without share capital. Reg. No. 2141420. VAT Reg. No. 646 3843 17. Reg. Charity No. 1111482. Member of the Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens. Honorary Patrons: Mrs Eve Adsetts, Sir Norman Adsetts OBE, Meg Munn MP |
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