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  • Milestones and memories

    It’s been an exciting year at Elm Tree Farm with some big celebrations for a few of our veteran trainees. Last month, we enjoyed Terry’s 60th birthday, although this was no ordinary celebration as we also celebrated Terry’s impressive 37 …

  • Forest school is a resounding success

    Over the summer, we tried something new at the Farm – forest school for young people with learning disabilities and autism. The activities It was a popular project and we had lots of fun teaching the youngsters how to build …

  • Enjoying the fruits of our labour

    After another productive summer at Elm Tree Farm, the Market Garden team decided it was time to celebrate everyone’s hard work by cooking up a harvest feast! Using produce from the garden we harvested, prepared, and cooked, eight different dishes …

  • Volunteer army helps transform Bristol care farm

    There’s currently a lot happening down on the Farm, with a new visitors’ area, upcycled furniture shop, and cafe on the horizon, we have big dreams to turn into reality. With so much to do we’re hugely grateful to all …

  • Bonfire Night with autism-friendly fireworks

    After the success of our 2016 event for Bonfire Night, we’re excited to announce another free, family-friendly Bonfire Night for 2017, but with a (low noise) bang. Event details Date: Saturday, 4 November, 2017 Time: 6-9pm Venue: Elm Tree Farm, …

  • Masons muck in and put on a fantastic event

    Earlier this year, the local Freemasons asked if we wanted some help at Elm Tree Farm. 2017 is their tercentenary, and they were keen to celebrate and do something for the local community. They suggested that a family fun day …

  • Join the fun on Open Farm Sunday

    We’re excitedly preparing for Open Farm Sunday, our biggest event of the year, and maybe even to date! What is Open Farm Sunday? Open Farm Sunday is a national event organised by LEAF, where farmers across Britain are invited to …

  • Water Salad on Monday photographic exhibition

    This autumn, Elm Tree Farm will host a free photographic exhibition and book launch by BAFTA-winning film maker and photographer Esther May Campbell, looking at the role of ‘care’ on a farm for adults with learning disabilities. Exhibition details Dates …