Do you know someone who enjoys the countryside and who may be feeling the effect of isolation and loneliness during the current lockdown? The idea of the Countrymen's Club, backed by the national charity 'Countrymen UK' is that all men, regardless of their mobility or cognitive levels, should have the opportunity to participate in healthy, [...]
The farm is a tremendous place to rest and reflect. We're offering a special space to those suffering stress and bereavement following the Coronavirus epidemic, and to help people feel able to "Step Outside" again. This will be in partnership with other experienced charities and organisations and we're delighted with the "seed funding" support the Clare [...]
Our Countrymen's Club was just gaining momentum when we had to "Lock-Down"! However, we're proud to be part of Countrymen UK's team and have joined the Outreach Initiative. We will be providing support through telephone, the post, internet etc for retired men with country backgrounds, stuck at home due to lock-down. Contact us for more information. [...]
We have kids! Amber the Boer goat had triplets, two of our Boer x Anglo Nubian goats also kidded, with Deolali Dale Boer Billy as Dad to all 6: Raspberry had a single kid and Blueberry had twins! Then Morning, our Golden Guernsey goat, very cleverly gave birth to a beautiful Billy kid on the [...]
LEAF Online Farm Sunday took place on Sunday on 7th June. All of us at Road Farm Countryways were excited to open our virtual doors to share a slice of farming life and the beautiful Chiltern countryside alongside many other farms. Due to lockdown, those shielding, or for those unable to get out onto a [...]
We were really excited to be part of what was billed as the 'Greatest Online Agriculture Show' on Saturday 2nd May. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, we were able to share with you all the wonderful things that go on at Road Farm Countryways, including the Countrymen's Club group, cooking workshops, school [...]
After years of fundraising, our Terrific Toilets and workshop transformation has finally HAPPENED! We’re very proud to have these new facilities within a beautiful building, and it will enable farm interaction for so many different people, including those recovering from serious acquired injury. Many thanks to all the different organisations and individuals who have helped [...]
We were delighted to be given a beautiful Golden Guernsey goat from special friends with a herd near Chelmsford (Kirsty makes goldensoaps.co.uk). 'Crowswood Morning' ('Morning' for short) produced a gorgeous set of twin kids on April 25th 2019, named 'Countryways Hampden' (male) and 'Missenden' ('Missy' for short). We’ve joined the Harness Goat Society, and hope [...]
We again celebrated National Open Farm Sunday at Road Farm on the afternoon of 9th June, 2019, a wonderful family-friendly, free event welcoming everyone to come and find out more about farming and the countryside. There were farm walks, talks, farm animals to meet, Farrier Sam trimmed the donkeys hooves, Luke Rance and Duncan demonstrated [...]
We’re delighted to have provided visits over the Autumn for a wide selection of teenagers from schools across Bucks to learn about vocational opportunities on farms and in the countryside. We included farm to fork cooking with everyone enjoying making things like flatbreads, Speedy Biryani, Beef and Marscapone Meatballs, Chicken Stir Fry and Fresh Burgers. [...]
