BRINGING FARMING AND THE WORKING COUNTRYSIDE TO LIFE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE!
The Melplash Agricultural Society is extremely excited to be able to hold a special Discover Farming event aimed at under 12s at Vurlands Animal Farm located in Swyre just outside Bridport (DT2 9DB) on Thursday 26th August by kind permission of the Ives family.
Society Director, George Streatfeild tells us about the event, ‘We will be building on the success of the Melplash Show’s popular Discover Farming marquee – a must visit for all families who are interested in learning more about food production and farming. There will be lots of activities and interactive demonstrations where children of all ages can get hands on experience of a variety of ‘Farm to Food’ activities’.
Activities on offer will include:
- Driving a radio-controlled tractor around the farm
- Taking a virtual Dairy Farm tour
- Making and cooking pancakes
- Juicing apples and making smoothies
- Making butter
- Building Charlie’s barn
- Having a go at wool spinning
- And even Calving a cow!
Discover Farming @ Vurlands Animal Farm will take place on Thursday 26 August from 10am – 4pm. Admission is Free to all children under 16 years and £2* for adults. Tickets MUST be booked prior to attending online by clicking here.
Why not make a day of it and visit Vurlands Animal Farm? Spread over 20 acres the farm has a wonderful variety of animals, play areas for little ones (including soft play), a willow maze, the Egg Cup café and picnic area. For more information visit www.vurlandsanimalfarm.co.uk
*£2 is redeemable when you purchase a ticket to visit Vurlands Animal Farm.
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