We're hosting a group visiting from overseas on Sunday 2nd September so the cafe will be closed all day. The Farm will be open as usual.
We're open on Bank Holiday Monday
Call in and see us on Monday 27th August. The Cafe won't be open but we'd love to see you, and so would the animals! we've got brand new housing in the Barn now, thanks to your support with our 5 ways to help campaign..
Summerversity!
Summerversity is open to all young people aged 13-25. Monday 6 - Friday 10 August. Spaces are limited but still available. Sign up now email administration@freightlinersfarm.org.uk or See What's On for more information.
Islington Young People Discover ...............
Join in a variety of activities including animal care, construction and gardening. See What's on - July 31, August 14, 17, 21, 23, 30
Plus 2 days out, booking essential on August 16 and 31
All run 10am to 5pm
Drop in Family Activities
2-4pm,
July 31, August 1, 3, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
Fun activities - crafts, meet the animals, gardening and more. See What's on page for details.
5 Ways to Help Fundraising Campaign Going Great
Thanks to everyone who has supported our Five Ways to Help Fundraising Campaign. We've nearly reached the £30,000 target needed to support the costs of opening the farm to everyone for free. At the last count the total was at £27,000 the support has been amazing.
On Easter Monday despite the dismal weather we had a great turn out and some very soggy Easter Egg hunters enjoyed the additional challenge. Thanks to everyone volunteers, supporters and stall holders for braving the cold and damp and to our sponsors Fine and Country Estate Agents for putting the Fun in Easter Fun Day and making it a success.
We've still a bit to go to smash our targets and there are two exciting ways to get involved coming up before the end of the month.
In just over a weeks time the lovely Stevie Bowyer will be running the marathon and he has kindly offered to raise funds for the farm while he's at it. Stevie's fast already but lets show him our support and help to drive him on by smashing his fundraising target.
Sponsor Stevie and find out more about his marathon journey here.
Or if you fancy a bit of activity yourself sign up for our annual fun run Cow vs Pig on Sunday 29th April.
Thank you for your ongoing support we look forwards to seeing you all on the farm again soon.
Traditional Easter Fun Day, Monday 2 April 12noon - 4pm
Stalls, Egg Hunt*, Tombola, Easter Bonnet Parade at 3pm (make one at the Farm or use your own), Drama Workshops with Pauline Quirke Academy (3.10-3.30pm 4 – 8 year olds, 3.35-3.55pm 9 – 12 year olds) , Vegetarian Food and lots more!
*Egg Hunt: children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Register at the Egg Hunt desk from 12.30pm to pick up instructions.
Under 5’s Start 1.30pm 5 - 8yrs Start 2.00pm
8 – 12 yrs Start 2.15pm 13+ Start 2.30pm
5 Ways to Help Fundraising Campaign Launched
In 2018 the farm celebrates 40 years of farming in the heart of Islington however this year sustained funding pressures mean that we need to raise £30,000 to keep going and more to carry out essential renovation work. So we have launched our biggest local fundraising campaign for years - 5 ways to help.
Check out the 5 ways to help page for more information about getting involved and our 2017 impact evaluation for more about the farm's work and its importance to people in the community.
Cow vs Pig Charity Fun Run Sunday 29 April at 11am
The annual 5KM charity fun run for
Freightliners City Farm
Registrations are open for cowvspig 2018. This year as well as our individual runners we're looking to get a team challenge going. Could you be one of our 10 teams of 4 - 8 people from local businesses or groups who take up the challenge to raise £1000 (remember many of big companies have match funding for employees who raise funds for charity). We're looking for 10 teams to raise £10,000 going a long way to filling the £30,000 shortfall in income we need to fill this year.
Islington Young People Discover
Tuesday 13 - Friday 16 February
Open to all young people over 13 who live in Islington.
See What's on page for exciting hands on activities