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10Apr By adminNo Comments
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Great for…..clay-target shooting

"Not your average campsite ........" "Lower Farm CS is run by Kate Surman on her parent's farm in South Oxfordshire. An ex-British Army engineer, Kate is able to instruct clay target shooting to novices and more experienced individuals who enjoy country pursuits. The CS offers level pitches with electric hook-ups, toilet and shower facilities, a washing-up area and - get your marshmallows out - fire pit hire. Two shepherd's huts provide glamping options. There's plenty of outdoor space for families to play in the fresh air." © Camping and Caravanning Club Magazine I just completed a morning of shooting at the farm with a group of 10.I can only say it was an exceptional day. Kate, our instructor, was an excellent teacher, fully adhering to all Covid requirements, highly knowle...
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On Course Foundation Event
19Jul By adminNo Comments
Events

On Course Foundation Event

On 7/8th July A Farm Life hosted its first socially distanced golfing/camping event for On Course Foundation members. The weather (and golf) certainly wasn’t perfect, hit with fairly steady rain throughout, but the company and  campfire chat was.  It was a family affair with Kate’s Mum, Helena, cooking up a mean soup and baking plenty of cakes for lunch whilst tents got erected and shepherds hut moved into and her Dad, Richard awaiting with buggies at the golf course.  Oxford Golf Club and The Springs GC were the chosen tracks for the event certainly with some feisty competition evident throughout and even a few ‘friendly’ bets exchanged!! With the rain settling in for the night the barn proved a very cosy venue for the festivities of the evening with a...
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23Jun By adminNo Comments
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Forces Farming

The first step for forces personnel and veterans to transition, experience, train and recruit into the agricultural industry. What can farming offer you?Forces Farming can provide connections to farmers, dealerships and machinery manufacturers who have registered their support for employing veterans. What can you offer the farming industry? Once you have decided the agricultural industry is a potential for resettlement Forces Farming can support you by identifying training opportunities to support your new career. Forces Farming Home Page
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