GROWING STRAWBERRIES
*Information for those booked on to these sessions*
We have been monitoring the weather forecast over the past few days, and are happy that all Growing Strawberries sessions will go ahead as planned. We expect the worst of the stormy weather to have passed by Sunday morning (16th Feb) and don't for foresee the slightly unsettled weather expected during the rest of half-term causing any major problems.
We're optimistic that the vast majority of sessions will be unaffected, and involve some time out in the fields and some time inside the polytunnel. However, should it be raining so hard overhead that it's really not wise to venture outside, we have a contingency plan that will allow the whole session to go ahead in our polytunnel. This will be a last resort though - as farmers we won't let a bit of drizzle put us off!
We would strongly advise all children and adults to dress for the weather - waterproofs, wellies and warm clothes! The ground will be soggy under-foot even if it's dry overhead. Accessibility to the field with a pram or wheelchair in these conditions will be very difficult but not impossible, depending on the sturdiness of the pram/wheelchair.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please ring us on 01925 765531. Otherwise we look forward to welcoming our hardy Junior Farmers this week!
We have been monitoring the weather forecast over the past few days, and are happy that all Growing Strawberries sessions will go ahead as planned. We expect the worst of the stormy weather to have passed by Sunday morning (16th Feb) and don't for foresee the slightly unsettled weather expected during the rest of half-term causing any major problems.
We're optimistic that the vast majority of sessions will be unaffected, and involve some time out in the fields and some time inside the polytunnel. However, should it be raining so hard overhead that it's really not wise to venture outside, we have a contingency plan that will allow the whole session to go ahead in our polytunnel. This will be a last resort though - as farmers we won't let a bit of drizzle put us off!
We would strongly advise all children and adults to dress for the weather - waterproofs, wellies and warm clothes! The ground will be soggy under-foot even if it's dry overhead. Accessibility to the field with a pram or wheelchair in these conditions will be very difficult but not impossible, depending on the sturdiness of the pram/wheelchair.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please ring us on 01925 765531. Otherwise we look forward to welcoming our hardy Junior Farmers this week!
During February half-term our Junior Farmers will be Growing Strawberries!
A brand new topic for 2020 all about our favourite fruit! The 45 minute session will combine hands-on outdoor fun with a little learning:
A brand new topic for 2020 all about our favourite fruit! The 45 minute session will combine hands-on outdoor fun with a little learning:
- Visit a strawberry patch and help our farmer prepare the plants to be ready for picking in June.
- Learn where your food comes from with a lesson on the science of growing strawberries.
- Plant your own strawberry plant in a pot to take away, care for and pick in summer!
Help us grow strawberries just like this!
(Note: there will not be strawberries to pick in February!)
Spaces are limited, tickets cost £5.50 per child and must be booked in advance. It's free for accompanying adults and babes in arms (18 months and under).
We offer sessions for two different age groups (3 to 5, and 5 to 11). These are only guidelines and we don't enforce them, so if you have children of mixed ages please book them all onto the same session. Equally if you have a child who is younger or older than the guidelines but you think they will enjoy the session, please go ahead and book.
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