Open Farm Sunday Draws the Crowds
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Open Farm Sunday has been an event on the countryside calendar for a number of years but this year in Denton, Emily Winter opened her farm at Darrow Green for the first time and welcomed an amazing number of visitors – over 350 in total.
The aim of the event was to give visitors a taste of farm life and to share plans for the regenerative farming approach that Emily is so passionate about. Visitors commented on what a welcoming, uncommercial event it was and there was lots of support from Denton.
The Knights brought sheep, The Bolderstons goats and Helen Sida delighted dozens of children with pony rides. The farm cattle and goslings were on display as well as a range of farming machinery from local farmers and collectors to delight visitors old and young.
Hannah had done some great children’s activities as well as displaying archaeological finds from the farm and the newly renovated village pond. There were refreshments and a few stalls but it was mostly a day to enjoy the countryside and the wonderful setting.
A highlight for many were the tractor and trailer rides around the farm where Adrian drove and Emily gave a commentary. So popular were they that an extra fifth tour had to be added at the end of the day.
Blessed by warm sunny weather after quite a dump of rain it was a day to remember and treasure.