Pip's Pages
Introducing Pip!
Hello boys and girls, my name is Pip and I live with Farmer Joy at Cronkshaw Fold Farm.
Our farm is a really special place because as well as all the animals on the farm Joy has lots of other interesting things. The boys and girls can learn about the countryside and food and farming by playing and exploring.
The farm is in a beautiful place up on the hills above Helmshore village. It is so good to breathe the lovely fresh air and look at the beautiful views of the countryside. Joy has made lots of interesting new activities for children to try which are good fun as well as educational.
PIP'S PAGE Summer 2011
Dear boys and girls,
Did you know that Cronkshaw Fold Farm is now on Facebook?
Visit our page at
www.Facebook.com/cronkhawfoldfarm
We have been so busy at the farm time seems to be flying by!
I have enjoyed meeting lots of children visiting the farm on school
trips. They are always interested in the important job I do,
looking after the sheep. We have been sent some lovely letters
and pictures by many of our visitors, we love hearing about what
they have enjoyed at the farm!
Our twin cows Ella and Eartha are enjoying being out in the field and eating plenty of grass. Earlier this year they underwent A.I, so we are hoping they are both in calf - watch this space!
In June, one of our Boer goats Tippett Fudge gave birth to beautiful
twin billy kids.
Ross the shepherd and his team came to shear all the sheep and Farmer
Joy is already planning and getting organised for next years lambs.
At the end of July Rebecca organised a wonderful week long day camp,
full of fantastic activities! There was something for everyone with
arts and crafts, team building, games, campfires, baking, den making,
farming activities and outdoor challenges.
Everyone at the farm would like to say a big thank you to Rebecca and
all the activity leaders for such a great job.
The mini farm explorers have been enjoying extended sessions on a
Wednesday and have participated in a wide range of farming, gardening
and arty activities.
Exciting things have been happening down in the woodland and we now have
a much larger yurt, which is a brilliant base for woodland and nature
activities. The small yurt now has a new home by the pond, providing a
great nature hide!
We have lots of autumn activities planned for October, please keep an eye on our events page or our facebook page for more information.
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