From 11am to 3pm - activities and fun for all parishioners, family and friends: farm animals, trailer rides, agricultural machinery and a Barbecue.
Lots of farm machinery will be on display, there will be explanations of work on the farm and family Trailer Rides to look at the animals in the fields.
There will also be a tasty barbecue, ice creams and opportunities to buy fresh beef straight from the farm.
Almost 50 parishioners, family and friends enjoyed a fascinating and informative farm walk on Sunday 25th September thanks to farm manager Oliver Howe of Weston Farm.
The visitors were led along some farm paths which are not normally open to the public – but also enjoyed views from some of the new ‘Permissive Paths’ which Oliver has created.
Shearing on the Bray family's Nursted Farm in July brought an end to one of Buriton's more unusual social events: the annual sheep-rolling rota.
For the last few years a team of over twenty volunteers have taken turns to walk through some lovely countryside above the village to check on the welfare of local sheep.
With heavy fleeces it is quite easy for some of the ewes to get stuck on their backs, unable to stand up again – and, within hours, they can be dead.
Susan Shone put on a special spread for seniors from across the parish on mid-summer's day.
The special ‘farm tea’ was part of Buriton’s annual 'Down on our farms' programme of events, open days, walks and talks.
Transport was provided so that everybody could get to and from Bolinge Hill Farm easily – and a good time was had by all.
About 70 parishioners, family and friends were treated to a delightful stroll along farm paths not normally open to the public - including a magnificent show of bluebells and some impressive Early Purple orchids.
Farm owner Susan Shone also provided a scrumptious afternoon tea back at Bolinge Hill farmhouse where visitors were able to wander around the gardens.
The event, on Sunday 1st May, was part of the “Down on Buriton’s Farms” initiative.
Let Susan Shone lead you along some farm paths not normally open to the public - followed by tea back at the farm and a stroll around the garden.
Please arrive at Bolinge Hill Farm ready to start on the walk at 2pm. The walk will take about one to one-and-a-half hours and walking shoes are advisable.
Then everyone is welcome to a lovely afternoon tea and an opportunity to look at the gardens at Bolinge Hill Farm.
Great family fun (children welcome) - and an opportunity to learn about one of our local farms which helps to keep our local countryside looking so lovely ...
Part of the 'Down on Buriton's farms' programme of farm events, open days, walks and talks during 2011.
We are fortunate to have some beautiful countryside in the parish of Buriton – and to have a number of local farmers who keep it looking so rich and varied.
In 2008 the community launched a ‘Down on Buriton’s Farms’ initiative to:
