Baby Piglets Arrive

9 Fantastic baby piglets have just arrived - in time for 80 children, and supporting adults to see last Thursday and Friday. 2 School visits and the cubs were shown the baby piglets who arrived at 8am on Thurday. Wow, what a great visit for the children, and our sow "Gammon" was as good as gold.

You can see them on Open Farm Sunday - June 12th, 11.30 - 3pm.

GETTING READY FOR OPEN FARM SUNDAY

Open Farm Sunday is on the 12th June 2011, from 11.30 am to 3 pm.

This is validated to receive one passport stamp from the Children's University, so bring your passports along if you have one.

Come and see:-

Baby piglets
Cows and calves
Baby chicks
Lambs

Have a trailer ride, go pond dipping, or try the cake bake and take stall.

Great barbecue, cups of tea and coffee, and home made cakes.

There will be a tour by our vets, and the Guide Dogs will be visiting us, and hopefully the Ashley Fire and Rescue.

Most popular activities will be the trailer rides and the pond dipping.

Full information coming shortly.

See you soon.

Piggies Pumpkin Parties

Calling all Pumpkin Carvers to attend a Party

Date - 4th Nov 12 - 2 pm or 7th Nov 10 - 4 (just drop in on the day)

Who is invited - all families with pumpkins

Venue is also suitable for private parties and the disabled and we can take bookings.

NO CHARGE IS BEING MADE FOR OUR PARTIES

If you are looking to do more with your pumpkin, then why not come to our Piggies Pumpkin Party - e-mail us for your flyer at beef@parkhillfarm.co.uk.

What are we going to be doing at our party - you will be seeing how piggies can turn pumpkins into fun, and have a great time with them, and we will be learning about all sorts of exciting things whilst having fun - its a sensory day - I am so excited about the fantastic time we are going to have, and YOU WILL ALL GO HOME WITH A BALLOON.

Family Fun Day August 30th - MONDAY

It's all systems go here for John - he has put out the banners, and is tidying up the yard, so that we will be ready for the Open Day which is only 5 days away.

As usual there seems load to do to get ready for this big day, which is free of charge to get into, and many of the activities are free on the day.

This day is all about being able to get into the countryside, see the animals, pond dip, have a walk around the farm, and have a sit down whilst you go on a trailer ride.

Children love the wide open spaces, and we are hoping for a dry day.

The Market Drayton Scouts and Venture Scouts are coming to ensure we all have a great day, and they may be able to bring other scouts with archery - we are awaiting to hear if this is going to happen.

So far:-

• The ponies are coming early for the pony rides so that is great news
• We are picking up some marquees for ourselves over the weekend - hopefully the new marquee will also arrive
• We are expecting some local food stalls including cakes and plants
• The Guide Dogs will be coming - so you can learn all about how wonderful they are
• We are collecting the beef and pork ready for the Open Day later this week, so there will be fresh Park Hill beef, bacon, and pork on the day
• The Tractor and Trailer are booked ready to give rides
• The pond will be ready for some pond dipping
• Winston at the Market Drayton Advertiser is hoping to put some editorial into the paper this week - so that families can make the most of this day
• JOHN will be showing people the baby animals - make sure you get a tour with him
• Sheila is going to do the cake bake and take - a great favourite
• The Market Drayton Scouts are having a stall inside their marquee, and will be hosting the children's colouring tables
• AND LASTLY - TANYA THE PIG MAY BE HAVING HER BABIES ON MONDAY - so if she does, we will set up a viewing area so that people can see them

As you can see, we are busy but lots of people are offering to help make this a special, fun day for all to enjoy.

There will be hand washing facilities and toilet facilities on the day, and also parking for the disabled, so give us a call if you need further info.

SEE YOU ON MONDAY BETWEEN 11 AND 3PM

LATEST NEWS ON PIGLETS

Gosh, we have been overwhelmed with people wanting to buy our lovely piglets. We have just 2 boars left, one of which could be registered at an extra cost of £10 on top of the £65 per piglet.

They are going all over the country, and its great to see they are going to good homes.

If you think you would like one, then give us a call - 01630 652178. Oink and out!

HALF LAMBS FOR SALE

Half lambs for sale - only £50 per half. Call us before Tuesday 3rd August to get them butchered to your requirements - shoulders and legs (boned or on the bone), and chops packed in (4's, etc).

POND DIPPING PARTIES AVAILABLE

Not sure how to satisfy the birthday girl/boy's need to have a different party - we can offer safe parties for children accompanied by parents. Lovely barn available for the party tea supplied by you, or a party barbecue supplied by us.

Nets and identification charts provided, together with experienced party leader.

Call 01630 652178 for details - minimum number of children 6 - maximum number of children 15.