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'From Little Acorns' - a talk by Mike Taylor

Mike will tell us all about his ancient coppice woodland, how he works it traditionally and how he makes a living from it all.  He covers a wide range of things, from how he left his previous ‘good job’ to follow his dream, the importance of working a woodland and why, going through bio diversity improvements etc., all the way through to how he makes a range of traditional wooden items from simple spoons and bowls to Windsor Chairs.

7:30pm Thursday 20th February in our Oak Leaf Tea Room

Cost £12 which includes a hot drink and cake. Booking required before Monday 17th February, contact Oak Tree Farm to book your place

Paul Wyatt

Paul Wyatt, Volunteer and Trustee, sadly passed away just before Christmas.

Paul had been a valued member of the Oak Tree Farm family for many years, both as a volunteer and as one of our Trustees.

In recent years Paul could often be seen in our tea room helping raise funds for the farm through organising our book sales area.

We remember Paul warmly and our thoughts are very much with Gill and his family and friends.


Tea Room Closures

Tea Room Closures

Oak Leaf Tea Room will be closed on Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Friday 17th January 2025. We will be open again on Saturday 18th January.

 


New Chief Officer - Wendy Robinson

New Chief Officer - Wendy Robinson

Oak Tree Farm is pleased to announce Wendy Robinson as our new Chief Officer

As many of you will know, David Morton, has recently retired from the position of General Manager at Oak Tree Farm in Hilderstone after 35 years. This has given the farm a new opportunity to take on Wendy Robinson, who has many years’ experience in horticulture, plant care, retail management, people support, customer service and mentoring roles throughout the country. Having recently left a position as Retail Manager for the National Trust South West portfolio to move back up country, Wendy is delighted to be part of the team at Oak Tree and is keen to work with David during his final few weeks to take on board all that Oak Tree is about. 

Wendy said "David has done a fantastic job of building Oak Tree Farm up to what it is today and it’s going to be challenging to fill his shoes but luckily he’s staying on as a volunteer to offer support and guidance.  The team members are also delighted he’s staying with us. In my new role, I will do everything I can to ensure the farm stays true to the original ethos of providing a safe and worthwhile learning environment whilst also ensuring the farm keeps up to date with technology and learning opportunities.”


Oak Tree Farm Rural Project

Oak Tree Farm provides training and supported occupation for adults with learning disabilities, in a rural environment.

The Project provides opportunity, support and encouragement for people to learn new skills and to improve their existing ones, paving  the way into sheltered employment for those people for whom this is appropriate, whilst giving purposeful occupation to others.

Where are we based?

Oak Tree Farm is situated on a 15 acre smallholding near the village of Hilderstone and is part of the Harrowby Estate of Sandon.

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