On Sunday 1st October, 12 noon – 4pm, Bosavern Community Farm is hosting a Harvest Open Day.
Expect quality food, stalls, games, tour of the market garden and live entertainment from the Blazing Hearts Chorus & Shindig Cloggers.
You can also Pre-book your bike for an MOT check (inc. basic service)! With limited field parking, visitors are encourageed to arrive by boot, bus or bike where possible, everybody welcome!
Check the Bosavern Community Farm website by 10am on the day for any weather-related changes. Also see the poster gallery below for more details.
Bosavern Community Farm is Recruiting! WWOOF Host Volunteer 2023-2024
Bosavern Community Farm has a 1 Year Volunteer Placement opportunity with live-in accommodation at Bosavern Community Farm, St. Just.
They are looking for their next welcoming, hospitable Host to ensure the continued happiness, well-being and organisation of their small and ever-changing team of WWOOF residential volunteers. Deadline: 9am Friday 6th October. Further details are provided here: www.bosaverncommunityfarm.org.uk/were-recruiting
Permaculture Courses at Bosavern with Jodie Tellam from WEA, Tuesdays 3rd & 10th October 10am-4pm
WEA are taking registrations now for Bosavern Community Farm’s next two-day introductory course running on Tuesdays in October. It usually costs £50.40 but it is completely free to eligible learners on a means-tested benefit or low income. This gentle course offers an opportunity to explore nature, introducing the guiding principles of Permaculture and provides some design tools to use when creating your own project. With a mix of fun theory, journaling and practical land-based sessions, we will explore the three main aspects of permaculture – ethical systems, natural cycles, and techniques for designing. Click the link below to find out more or call WEA on 03003033464 https://www.wea.org.uk/courses/humanities-science/environment/3-october-nature-ecology-permaculture-beginners-introduction
Cornish Hedging at Bosavern with CREST
More details: https://www.bosaverncommunityfarm.org.uk/cornish-hedging/
The first two introductory courses require no previous experience. For those with some experience of Cornish Hedging you might like to try the stile course later in October. More courses are available via CREST at other sites.
- Friday 6th & Saturday 7th October – Introductory 2 day Lantra course £150*
- Saturday 14th & Saturday 21st October – Introductory 2-day Lantra course £150*
- Monday 23rd & Wednesday 25th October – Enhanced Skills Course – stiles. Cost tbc
For further details and to register an interest, email crest.courses@gmail.com confirming your name, address, DOB and indicate which courses would suit you best. Full bursaries are available! Find out more here https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/crest-cornish-hedging-training-dates-announced/
More details about Bosavern Community Farm and the activities available can be found on their website: www.bosaverncommunityfarm.org.uk