We have been delving into the archives and enjoying reflecting on the work of some fantastic farms that have been involved for decades.
Please enjoy this snippet from Byker City Farm (now Ouseburn Farm) from the 1980 December edition of City Farms News...
This was an exciting time for the movement as Byker City Farm was preparing to host a general meeting of the National Federation of City Farms, after the launch in London earlier that year.
More locally they were looking back on some developments in numbers and types of animals cared for on the farm, including new Dexter and Jersey cows, and new ducklings incubated by a local school.
Ouseburn Farm is still an active member of Social Farms & Gardens and a current GCQM accredited green care provider.
The farm is just about to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, so there is a lot of amazing work to look back on and celebrate.
Take a look at their page to find out more about their current work: https://www.farmgarden.org.uk/org/public-profile/44106
With thanks to our one-time Assistant Director and all-time supporter and advocate Ian Egginton-Metters for the treasure trove of newsletters.