Windmill Hill City Farm

It's Farm Fact Friday!
Did you know that the phrase "to play gooseberry" in the sense of an uncomfortable third person in the company of a couple goes back to the 19th century and probably originated from the idea that a chaperone would pretend to occupy herself picking gooseberries while the couple enjoyed one another's company. 'Gooseberry-picker' became a 19th century term for a chaperone.
There are lots of plump gooseberries growing in our gardens at the moment - see how many you can spot next time you're at the farm!

Want to get active and meet new people in a supportive environment? We have a new inclusive multi-sport club starting this June! Taster sessions will run every Saturday morning 11-12, from 1st June to 6th July. These sessions are inclusive of people with learning difficulties, aged 18-30, and will be run by a professional coach.
You can sign up online at https://forms.gle/sxwTaTrNR5VX2M6m8 or email Lizzie.Spencer@windmillhillcityfarm. org.uk
Come along, get moving, have fun!

The bees love the chive flowers @ Windmill Hill City Farm

The Homegrown Shop is turning 5 this weekend! They'll be hosting a little party in our foyer this Saturday to celebrate, with some lovely crafty workshops as well as a raffle with amazing prizes donated by the local artists! Raffle tickets on sale now (£1 each) and all proceeds will go to support the farm. Workshops are drop-in, donations welcome:
12 noon: Hand stitch a felt farm creature keyring 2-3pm: Spinning on a drop spindle for beginners

We're hiring!
Want to work with children in a unique environment with lots of outdoor fun? Our nursery is looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their friendly and supportive team.
For more information, including how to apply, see our website: https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/‚ Ķ/level-3-early-ye‚Ķ/

Lovely review in the Bristol Post this week. And I'm sure all our regulars will agree about the breakfast!
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/…/city-fa rm-serving-one-brist…

Love food? Want to support your community? Come along to our Feast with Talking Tables event, where our regular cookery group for people aged 50+ will be taking over the City Farm Cafe for the evening! They'll be cooking up a fabulous Mexican and South American themed feast using fresh farm produce - all for only £6 a head!
Tickets are available now, online or at the farm reception. Booking essential.

Lots of yummy things to eat and buy at our event today - including a gorgeous range of preserves made by our cafe team from produce grown on the farm. Come along from 11-5pm.

Huge range of super strong healthy plants for sale at our WILD OUTDOORS DAY event today. Come early to stock up! doors open at 11am. 🌹🌺🍆🌶🥕

Its TODAY!!! Windmill Hill City Farm presents.. 'Wild Outdoors Day' starting at 11am and guaranteed to entertain! come on down and see birds of prey, great bands, sushi making demos and more....

It's our big spring event Wild Outdoors Day tomorrow!!! from 11am we will be open for all sorts of farm fun, including live music stage, bbq, bar, sushi making, birds of prey, campfire cooking, stalls, pond dipping, butterfly walks and lots lots more!! üòÉ

Incoming this Saturday!!!! Great chance to have some community fun, with lots to do for all ages, including live music stage, bar, bbq, birds of prey, sushi making, storycrafting, outdoor games and crafts and so much more!

It’s Farm Fact Friday!
Did you know that the ornamental plant Stachys byzantina is commonly known as Lamb’s Ear due to its unusual leaves? Covered in soft, fur-like hairs, they really do feel like lambs' ears! Easy to plant and grow, Lamb’s Ear is a popular plant for growing with children, and can cope without too much watering due to its origins in the Middle East.
We have plenty of Lamb’s Ear growing in our front garden – give it a feel next time you’re at the farm!

Farmcraft is back!
Leave your computer behind and come have an adventure right here on the farm! Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Such a lot of fun stuff happening at our Wild Outdoors Day event on Saturday 18th May. You can even learn how to make traditional Japanese sushi with the wonderful Masuyo.https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.o rg.uk/…/traditional-sush…/

Thank you to everyone who entered our Easter competition and had a go at guessing how many eggs our birds would lay in April.
We can now reveal that the final total was a whopping 1057! Congratulations to our winner Zoe Stephenson whose guess of 1093 was the closest!
We hope she'll enjoy her animal tour and egg collecting experience - and that her eggs are a bit bigger than this tiny one produced by one of our bantam hens today!

We're hiring!
Would you like to join our friendly team? We currently have two vacancies here at the farm:
- Cleaner-Caretaker (part time)... - Farm Adventurers Worker (full time)
See our website for information regarding both positions, including how to apply: https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/a bout-us/jobs/
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