22 September 2012

A New Blog Page has been Created


We've changed our blog page! Follow us atwww.facebook.com/parkhillfarmblog for regular updates about the farm, our animals and upcoming activities!.    We hope you will visit our Face Book Blog.

Best wishes Pat and John

18 September 2012

Piggy Pumpkin Parties

Piggy Pumpkin Parties are coming soon to Park Hill Farm

The concept is simple.  What do you do with your pumpkins once you have carved them?

Bin them of course, or you could recycle them and bring them to a Piggy Pumpkin Party.

The pigs love pumpkins/apples/bread/potatoes, and these are the gifts you bring for the piggies.
But of course, the piggies will normally play with their edible presents, which shows children that farm animals can't live in a sterile environment, they need enrichment in their life.

Once you have met the piggies, then give a piggy a pumpkin, and in return you will get lots of balloons.

There are so many lessons to be learned, in such a fun way, why not book a private party for your children and friends, or join in on parties we arrange?

Price £2 per child.

DATES  - October half term, and other dates to suit you.

Call 07966 460312, or e-mail beef@parkhillfarm.co.uk to book.

Park Hill Farm: WOODLAND RAMBLE THIS COMING SATURDAY

Park Hill Farm: WOODLAND RAMBLE THIS COMING SATURDAY: Park Hill Farm , Hales, Nr Market Drayton is getting ready for its first autumn activity – a Woodland Ramble followed by soup and a roll ...

WOODLAND RAMBLE THIS COMING SATURDAY


Park Hill Farm, Hales, Nr Market Drayton is getting ready for its first autumn activity – a Woodland Ramble followed by soup and a roll for those aged over 10 years old, which is this SATURDAY, the 22ND September.

Patsy Pimlott of Park Hill said “with the schools into the third week, and summer slipping away, we have a great activity day for older families and those without children. This year we are including soup and a roll lunch, with meat from the Park Hill Farm shop for those taking part. Soup for vegetarians will also be served.  This will be our first event this autumn, and places are filling up as people look for something new to do to at weekends.   

“Dogs on leads are very welcome, and the walk takes in some of the most breathtaking views of the Staffordshire/Shropshire countryside. The terrain will be hilly and uneven, and the walk will be about 3 hours.  It is quite strenuous in places, however, the pace will be steady, and there will be places where cars can come and collect those who are unable to complete the walk.

“The walk has a booking fee of £5 per person, and for safety reasons, places need to pre-book by telephone (07966 460312).  Walkers need to be dressed for walking in all weathers and landscapes and bring water bottles.”

We look forward to seeing you then.

11 September 2012

Woodland Ramble followed by Soup and a roll



At Park Hill Farm, Hales. TF9 2QA

Saturday 22nd September 2012




Admission £5 ea, payment in advance by debit card over the phone to 01630 652178



It feels like summer is slipping away, so lets stroll through the most glorious of countrysides, up hill and down dale, before it gets too cold to go for a long walk.
With hilly conditions, a couple of places will be suitable for collecting those of you who pull up lame, so bring your mobile phones.



We won't be going at any great pace, but we will be walking for at least a couple of hours.



Dogs welcome, but must be on a lead at all times.



10 years of age and over please.



Please circulate to your friends and rambling groups.



Booking is essential for catering purposes and also, just in case we have to cancel.
See you there!

Pat

18 August 2012

Bank Holiday Monday - Family Fun Day on the Farm

Park Hill Farm, Hales, TF9 2QA, is holding a Family Fun Day on Monday 27th August, from 11 am - 3pm.


There is no entry charge and plenty of parking space.

Hi, I'm one of 4 donkeys coming to give you a ride

  • Flushing loos, and hot water to wash your hands are within close reach, so no need to worry about the children and germs etc.
  • Marquees to sit under

Andy will be selling ice creams


Why not visit this farm - it has to much to offer today.

DON'T FORGET TO SEE ME, ME, ME!!!!!

  • Home made barbecue
  • Cakes, teas and coffees
  • Donkey rides
  • Tractor and Trailer rides

  • Gluten free cake making for the children - cake bake and take
  • Follow the Beatrix Potter Trail
  • Try your hand at pond dipping
  • See the lovely animals, cows, calves, pigs, piglets, chick and chickens, and lambs
  • Also, there will be some stalls to browse

Its a great day out in the country, where children can explore with parents, and just have a great "chill out" experience.  All will go home tired but happy!

Any queries, tel 07966 460312

See you here on Bank Holiday Monday.

Pat and John Pimlott

Farm Wins RSPB Farming Award

How great is this, we are Highly Commended in the RSPB award for how farms interact with birds.  This shows that we farm in harmony with the environment - and also manage to produce fantastic beef and pork for sale through our farm shop.  So proud of John and Amelia for doing all this.