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BRISTOL AT WORK Our series of photographic portraits by Charlotte Stone shows Bristol people at work
Windmill Hill City Farm Educational, recreational and therapeutic events for all ages
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indmill Hill City Farm is a welcome green oasis only ten minutes walk from the city centre. It is open seven days a week, and entrance is free. The farm is a beacon for sustainable living, where people can experience, see, understand and learn about animals and plants, their environment, how to care for them, and food production. There are a wide variety of animals on the farm, including Gloucester Old Spot pigs, Jacob sheep, Pygmy goats, several kinds of chicken and an array of pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits to pat. As well as a variety of animals, the farm has beautiful community gardens, an outdoor kitchen, day-care nursery, and fantastic play areas. There is also a family friendly café serving locally sourced, seasonal food – some of which is grown on the farm – so after being out and about in the fresh air you’ll find plenty to tempt your rumbling tummy. And what better time of year to visit than spring, when all the flowers are in bloom, the plants are thriving, and there are gorgeous baby animals bounding around. If that isn’t enough to keep the kiddies occupied, there are plenty of regular events taking place throughout the week to ensure the whole family has a great day out. On Monday mornings, Stay and Play runs for families with children under 5. There is bug hunting, gardening, music and perhaps even some playtime in the mud kitchen! For slightly older children, Farm Adventurers runs through the week and is a great way to experience nature through a range of activities including forest school and farming activities. There’s also an after school club on Thursdays during term time, for children aged 6–9. As well as activities for the youngsters, the farm also runs workshops and events for adults, as well as older people’s groups, and programmes for people with learning difficulties or those in recovery from addiction. There is also an extensive volunteer programme. Pictured here with two bull calves is Tim Child, the farm manager, who is passionate about food education and regularly takes groups of children on informative and fun tours around the farm, as well as running animal husbandry courses, throughout the year. He is especially keen to promote the ethical farming of British rose veal, which you can buy – along with pork – direct from the farm. n Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, BS3 4EA. For more information about upcoming events, tel: 0117 963 3252 or visit: www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk
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