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Farmer John's May 2013 blog

Farmer John's May 2013 blog

1 May 2013

 living with very caring grandparents, but had only seen his mum...


 

John Simonds Trust

The John Simonds Trust is designed to welcome people to Rushall Farm, and to teach about the countryside. The educational charity was set up over 25 years ago to enable people to enjoy the countryside at Rushall Farm, and to learn about farming.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded below

The John Simonds Trust Safeguarding Policy

Important Information about Rushall Farm

The John Simonds Trust operates from Rushall Farm.  It is an educational charity and as such we tend to work with schools and associated...


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Education in the Countryside

Getting out of the school or the town to learn is a rare treat, bringing both children and adults closer to the natural world and the place where...


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Cre8-it 2013

Our Summer Holiday Club offers 8 -12 year-old children the opportunity to let their creative imaginations run riot as they build and stick, paint and...


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Family Parties and Fundraising Events

The Black Barn at Rushall Manor is a unique venue to hold your family party, barn dance, or fundraising event. We also have a number of opportunities...


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Nature walks

Bluebell Walks are held annually, and two local walks can be accessed from the car park at any time.


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Staff & Structures

Farm and Trust staff work together to ensure your event or visit will be enjoyable and safe, and provide happy, interesting memories.


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Charity Credentials

The John Simonds Trust is an educational charity. We were registered with the Charity Commission on 29th April, 1986 ( number 294363) for the...


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John Simonds Trust Report 2011

  John Simonds died twenty-eight years ago and the Trust was set up in his memory. Initially a dream arising out of tragic circumstances, the Trust...


News from Rushall Organic Farm

If you would like to be kept up to date about events and opportunities at the farm, just fill your details in below. We send email newsletters several...



 
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