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Bristol Half Term Activities

Posted February 18, 2019 by Jason Williams

Bristol Half Term Monday 18th – Friday 22nd February 2019 Windmill Hill City Farm is open during February half term, so why not bring your kids down (no, we don’t mean your goats!) to the farm for some fresh air and outdoor fun. Here are some half term activity ideas for you: Outdoor Play […]

Gardening work placements

Posted February 7, 2019 by Laura Demery

We are offering gardening work placements suitable for people who have experienced mental health challenges and want to get back into a work routine.

Farm closed on 26th Feb 2019

Posted January 31, 2019 by Laura Demery

Please note that the farm will be closed to the public on Tuesday 26th February 2019 for staff training.

Mothership Writers: a free year-long programme of writing workshops for new mothers

Posted January 11, 2019 by Laura Demery

Mothership Writers, a free year-long programme of writing workshops for new mothers in Bristol, will be held here at the farm.

image of women with babies and notebooks

Life Drawing restarts Friday 11th January

Posted January 4, 2019 by Laura Demery

Our drop-in life drawing classes for 2019 will commence on Friday 11th January.

Café work placement

Posted November 1, 2018 by Laura Demery

Partnered with Bristol Mental Health Employment Services, we are offering a work placement opportunity in our popular café.

Cafe counter with cakes and a barista serving

Activity clay packs for children’s parties

Posted October 16, 2018 by Laura Demery

Thinking of holding a children's party at Windmill Hill City Farm? Mini Potters offer an ‘activity clay pack’ for those who have hired the barn and are looking for something for everyone to do!

Overnight stay for Martin the donkey

Posted October 12, 2018 by Laura Demery

On 8th October we had a very exciting visitor when Martin the donkey stayed with us overnight. His owner, Adam Lee, is walking 700 miles across western Britain to raise money for the charity Centrepoint which helps homeless young people.

Bristol Term Dates and School Holidays

Posted September 3, 2018 by Jason Williams

Have you got these important term dates in your diary? Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter to find out what’s on at Windmill Hill City Farm during the school holidays. Bristol Term Dates 2018 to 2019 Monday 3 September 2018 to Friday 26 October 2018 Monday 5 November 2018 […]

Victoria Park Lodge – latest

Posted August 6, 2018 by Steve Sayers

Plans for Victoria Park Lodge take a new direction.

Our new artificial turf sports pitch

Posted August 3, 2018 by Laura Demery

Earlier in the year we revamped our sports pitch and contracted astro-turf installers Synthetic Turf Management to complete the refurbishing of the existing "wet pour" rubber surface with a multi-use artificial turf alternative.

Website menu changes

Posted July 28, 2018 by Laura Demery

We hope you like our new "drop-down" menu on the website and that it helps you find the pages you're looking for more easily.

Summer holiday discount at Mini Potters

Posted July 24, 2018 by Laura Demery

Mini Potters - the paint-it-yourself pottery shed based at the farm - are offering a discount of some children's pottery.

The Plot podcast

Posted July 13, 2018 by Laura Demery

One of our allotment holders, Lizzie Everard, has a regular podcast from her plot here at the City Farm. This is what she says about it:

Windmill Hill Network Community Event

Posted July 3, 2018 by Steve Sayers

The first meeting for a new network getting together for people in Windmill Hill is at 7pm on Wednesday 18 July 2018 at the Baptist Church hall on Sylvia Avenue. It gives people living and working in the ward a chance to make a difference to their neighbourhood.

Victoria Park Lodge – update

Posted June 19, 2018 by Steve Sayers

Results of a survey to find what people want from a revamped Victoria Park Lodge, and next steps to bring it back to community life.

Want a stall at our Autumn Fair?

Posted May 26, 2018 by Laura Demery

Yes, we know it's not even the summer holidays yet, but it's time to start planning our next major family-fun open day - the Autumn Fair.

Make a personalised Fathers Day gift at Mini Potters

Posted May 9, 2018 by Laura Demery

Mini Potters - the paint-it-yourself pottery shed based at the farm - are running a special offer for Fathers Day.

Thank you for your support

Posted May 4, 2018 by Laura Demery

As you may have seen, sadly we didn't win the £50,000 from The People's Projects. But we'd like to thank everyone who voted for us and spread the word - your support means a lot!

Community gardens with willow arch and tulips

Exciting news!

Posted April 12, 2018 by Laura Demery

Exciting news! We've been chosen by The People's Projects as one of five projects in the West Country East region to be in with a chance of receiving £50,000 funding for our brilliant Farm Flavours project!

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