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Rob and Victoria Gray run a very busy farm but were so impressed by the work that Groundwork were doing that they worked hard to gather donations from their various partners so that the project could continue the following summer.
Altogether the Farm raised enough money to enable four schools to participate in the project, with each of the schools also contributing.
In the summer term of 2011 the four schools; Whitgreave Infants, Stow Heath Infants, Castlecroft Primary and Hamstead Juniors, all enjoyed a great day at the Farm. The pupils participated in various activities such as; a farm tour, tractor and trailer ride, strawberry picking, nature walks, pond dipping and picnics around the lakes. They were able to learn more about large scale food production and all the different produce the farm supplies. Both Farm and Groundwork staff were on hand to talk about modern day agriculture and the importance of educating all about where food comes from and how it gets to our homes.
Following on from these trips each of the schools will receive three tailored sessions delivered by an Education Officer from Groundwork West Midlands. Activities include;
Without the support of Sheepwash Farm and their partners it would not have been possible to fund the coach travel or sessions for the schools – we also have enough funding to pay the coach fees for another four schools so they can visit the farm next year.
A big thank you to our kind partners and donors!
Take a look at the comments from Hamstead Junior School.
Location: Wolverhampton West Acre Forest School Sessions
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Birmingham Groundwork were funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver Past on your doorstep – Future in your hands.