12 noon to 4pm
See WHAT’S ON for details, including meet our 3 new piglets!
Mayor's Charity Walk on Saturday 21st October
Islington Guided Walks are putting on a special guided walk to help the Mayor’s charities for this year. It starts at Angel Underground Station
The Mayor’s charities are Freightliners Farm and CARIS. There is no charge for the guided walk but donations are welcome on the day.
See http://islingtonlife.london/things-to-do/fundraising-walk-for-the-mayors-charities/ for more information.
We hope you can join in!
Farm and Cafe closed on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September
The Farm and the Cafe will be closed this weekend as we are attending the London City Farms and Gardens Harvest Festival at Woodlands Farm.
You’re very welcome to join us on Saturday https://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org/
Cafe closed on Sunday 2nd September
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