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Page 1: Green Events at Church Farm

Church Farm, Ardeley Meetings, Conferences & Events

Great Value : Green Alternatives

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“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between

Man and Nature shall not be broken.” Leo Tolstoy

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Introduction 1

Conferences&Meetings 3

CountryDining,Catering&Hospitality 5

TeamBuilding-Experiential&CreativeLearning 7

FarmExperience-MakeaDifferenceDays 9

Festivals,Parties&Celebrations 11

WildCamping,Cabins&Accommodation 13

FarmClubs-HealthyFoodDirect 15

EnhancingYourEvent 17

AboutChurchFarm 19

Contents

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In1988ChurchFarmwas“set-aside”andweestablishedeventscompanyMotivAction.

Twentyyearslaterwestartedanewfarmthatproducesfooddirectlyforpeople,providessocialcare,educationandgreenerevents.Itisbasedonasystemsapproach,synergyandeconomiesofscope,aimingforwildlife,beauty,diversity,highwelfareandlowcarbonandproducingadiverseseasonaldiet.

Itisamixedfarm.Ahundredvarietiesofvegetablesandherbsaregrownhere,thereareneworchards,ancientwoodland,newplantations,acresofsoftfruitandaforestgarden.Allthemeatisfromrarebreedsandpreparedonsite.

Wehostgroupsoflessthan10tomorethan100peopleusingthemeetingroom,thecafé,fields,cabinsandwoods.Acrosstheroadfromusisalsothe17thcenturyJollyWaggonerInnwhereyoucanenjoyfarmfeastsandlocalale.

IntroductionChurchFarmEvents

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Everythinggrownhereistakenfromthefieldtothefork,alltheprimaryingredientsthatmakeupyourmenucomefromthefarm,waterisfromourspringandelectricityissuppliedbyGreenEnergy.

Aneventwithuswon’tcosttheearth,itwillenrichit.Youreventwillbegreener,greatervalueandrunbyprofessionals.Bybookingeventshereourcustomersboostthelocaleconomy,createmeaningfuljobs,conservethegreenandpleasantlandandhelpre-establishlocalagricultureandlocalfood.

Docomeandvisitustodiscussyourspecialevent,conferences,meetings,team-build,learningexperiences,volunteeringprojects,familyfestivals,partiesandcelebrations.

Welookforwardtowelcomingyou,

Bestwishes

Tim, Emma, Adrian & Team

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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Choose the inclusive package that suits you…

Clearyourhead:escapetheofficeforimportantdecisionsandbusinessmeetings.TheEducation&EventsCentreisahighquality,wellequippedvenuewithaudio-visualandcomputer-aidedpresentationfacilities.

Availableforbreakfast,halfdayandfulldaymeetings,theconverted“SowYard”roomcanbesetuptheatrestyletocomfortablyseat70orcanaccommodate40forround-tablediscussions.

Comeforbreakfast,halfdayorfulldaymeetings.

Breakfast meeting - £20perperson

VenueHirefrom8.00amto11.00am.AudioVisual/PresentationEquipment/Wi-fiEnabled.Hotbreakfastmenu-servingbacon,eggsandsausagesfromthefarm.Vegetarianbreakfastsareavailabletoo.Coffee/Tea/HerbalTea/ChurchFarmSpringWater.

Conferences & MeetingsGreatValue:GreenerEvents

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Half Day Delegate Rate - £23perperson

VenueHirefrom8.30amto12.30pmor1pmto5.00pm.AudioVisual/PresentationEquipment/Wi-fiEnabled.Coffee/Tea/HerbalTea/ChurchFarmSpringWater&Biscuits.TwocourseHotorColdForkBuffetLunch-seasonalhomegrownvegetables,homerearedmeatandvegetarianoptions.

Full Day Delegate Rate - £32perperson

VenueHirefrom8.30amto5.30pm.AudioVisual/PresentationEquipment/Wi-fiEnabled.Coffee/Tea/HerbalTea/ChurchFarmSpringWater&Biscuits.TwocourseHotorColdForkBuffetLunch-seasonalhomegrownvegetables,homerearedmeatandvegetarianoptions.

AllpricesexcludeVAT.

Exhibit Area

Exhibit Area

Exhibit Area

Exhibit Area

Exhibit Area

Theatre Cabaret Classroom Exhibition Lunch/dinner

SET-UPS Max

Theatre 72

Cabaret 40

Classroom 84

Exhibition 5 stands of 3x2m

Lunch/dinner 54

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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Fromfieldtofork,ourfarmteamandchefsproducegreatmealswithpassionandcompassion.

Enjoyhome-cookedfoodmadewithfreshpickedherbs,aswellasthebesttastingheritagevarietiesofvegetablesandfruit.

Allofthemeatisproducedandbutcheredhere,eggsarelaidbyourhensintheorchard,andvegetables,saladsandherbsarefreshlyharvestedfromafield80yardsaway.Wegathernutsandberriesfromthewoodsandhedgesandgameisavailableinseason.

Seasonal Dining at Church Farm

Inspiredbytheseasons,ChurchFarm’srangeofmenusoffertraditionalEnglishdelightsandinternationaltreatswithchoicesofhome-madestarters,maincoursesanddessertsfollowedbyfairtradeteaandcoffee.

Whetheryou’dlikeaformalgettogetherwithcolleaguesandemployeesoratraditionalChristmascelebrationwithallthetrimmings,wecandesigntheperfectluncheonordinnerpartyforyouandyourguests.Optionscanalsoincludetours,talks,speakersandworkshops.

Country DiningCatering&Hospitality

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Our External Catering Service

Foodfromthefarmbroughttoyou.AtChurchFarmCatering,weofferapersonaltouchtoallourcustomers.FromBBQs,spitroasts,stewsandsaladstopicnicsandbanquets,wecanbringatasteofthefarmtoyou.Seasonalmenusareadaptedtosuityourspecificrequirements.

A Taste of the Farm at The Jolly Waggoner Inn

Feaston‘alacarte’cuisinewherealltheprimaryingredientscomefromthefarmandchoosefromanextensivelistofwineandlocalrealalesina17thcenturybeamedpub.ExclusivemenuavailableMondaytoThursday.

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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ChurchFarmisanaturalsettingforlearningprogrammes,leadershipdevelopment,implicitteambondingandfunevents.Wewillworkwithyoutodesignaneventthatbringsresultsanddoesn’tcosttheearth.

Eventscanrangefromhalfdayseminarstoprogrammesoverseveraldays.Youmayjustrequirethevenue,oradditionalevents,activitiesandsupport.Foodisabigfeatureandeatingtogetherfacilitatesconversationandrelationships.Everydelegatewillexperienceadifferentapproachtofarming,foodandthelandwhilethey’rehere.

Indooreventscanincludebusinessgames,orartandcraftrelatedactivities,whileoutdoortaskscanberealandlinkedtofood,farmingandforestryandtailoredtothegroup.

Team Building Experiential&CreativeLearning

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Examples include:

From Field to Fork Devil’s KitchenFarmer’s Apprentice Clay Sculpture in the PitsDrama Workshops Arts & Field CraftDocumentary Film Making Woodland SurvivalNavigation and Nature Trails

Debriefing,discussionsandreflectivelearningcantakeplaceinthewoodlands,inshepherd’shutsorbackattheFarm.

ChurchFarmisparticularlysuitedtoorganisationsandeventsthatareaboutsustainabilityandtothosethattakeseriouslytheimpactenterprisecanhaveonpeopleandtheenvironment.

Experiential Learning

PlanBrief

Prepare

DoExperience

Activity

ReviewDebriefAnalyse

ApplyInsightsAction

AchievingTasks

Buildingthe Team

DevelopingIndividuals

Experiential Learning

PlanBrief

Prepare

DoExperience

Activity

ReviewDebriefAnalyse

ApplyInsightsAction

AchievingTasks

Buildingthe Team

DevelopingIndividuals

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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Bringing team work to life…

GetstuckinontheFarmandmakealongtermdifferencewhilstbuildingyourteam.Halfandfulldayactivitiesaswellaslongertermprojectscanbearranged.Theactivitiesareseasonalandmanyotherscanbedevised.

TheyareidealforgroupswhoprefertodosomethingrealonTeamBuilding&AwayDays.Craftsmenandexpertsareonhandtoguideandcreateafulfillinglearningprogrammeaswellaspracticalexperience.

Callustocreateaprogrammebasedonyourobjectives.

Farm Experience DaysMakingaDifference

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Food, Farming & Forestry Experiences

Forestry & WoodcraftsCoppicing.Hedgelaying.GatheringTwigs&Firewood.ConstructingaGreenWoodworkingLathe.MakinganIronAgeForge.CharcoalMaking.PlantingNew&MaintainingExistingHedgerows.PlantingFruitTrees.MakingaWillowMaze.CreatingaForestGarden.TreeandOrchardPruning.WoodlandEducationalWalks.

Wildlife ConservationEco-surveys,SpeciesCounts,EducationalInformationandOutdoorClassrooms.BuildandInstallanInsectHotel.CreateBeetleBanks.BuildNestingBoxes.CreateNewWildlifeHabitats.BuildaBeeHive.FarmWalk&LitterPicking.BuildaCompostLoo.CreateaNewApiary.MakingaDuckPond.BuildingaBadgerObservatory.

Food, Farming & HorticultureWeeding,Thinning,Sowing,Pottingon,Harvesting.SeedHarvestingandSavings.HarvestingandPreservingHerbs.BuildingandMaintainingSorceries.CreateInformationandEducationBoards.BuildaCobPigHut.ConstructWoodenChickenHutsoutofScrapWoodandReclaimedMaterials.DeviseandInsulateStrawBaleCalfandLambHuts.MushroomCultivation.BuildandBake,MakeaCobOven.BuildaBeeHiveorBadgerObservatory.RuralCareRenovation.RaiseaBarn.

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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ChurchFarmisaplaceforfamilies,festivalsandfun.Recogniseyourteamandcustomersandthanktheirfamiliesandfriendswithadayonthefarm.

This low-impact event includes:

CoffeeandTeaonarrival

SeasonalBBQ

AfternoonTea&Cakes

ShelterMarquee,PicnicFurniture&Bales

FeedingtheAnimals

CompostLoos

FirstAid&Insurance

A Family Farm Day may include:

Splat the Rat Ferret HandlingHoopla Felting & WeavingWelly Wanging Wattling & WoodworkingTug O War School SportsHighland Games FalconryStrongest Man Tractor Pull ArcheryField Cricket Football & Softball Fly Casting Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting Egg Collecting Bale House Building Tours of Kitchen GardenNature Trails Tractor & Trailer RidesScavenger Hunts Camp BuildingMusic Campfire Camping & Glamping

Festivals, Parties and CelebrationsFamilyDaysontheFarm

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A Day on the Farm can extend into an evening or overnight stay for an additional charge. We will design

a low impact great value event for your guests.

Suitable for between 20 and 200 families.

From £30 to £60 per person. Limited Dates!

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T: 01438 861 447 E: [email protected] www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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AugmenttheteambuildingaspectsofyourconferenceoreventwithanovernightstayunderthestarsatChurchFarm.Wecanprovidearangeofcampingoptionsfrombasictoluxury.

Camping in the Wild & Log Cabins

EnjoythebeautyofthefarmandabundantwildlifebycampingunderthestarsinoneofthesixwoodsontheFarm.Alternatively,hireoneofourlogcabins(equippedwithlogburner)*locatedinsecludedspotsaroundthefarm.

Getawayfromitallwiththecomfortofknowingthatyoucanaccessrunningwater,showersandcompost/conventionalloosifyouwantto.Justremembertobringeverythingyouneedforyourcomfort.

*Eachlogcabinis10ftx8ftinsizeandcanaccommodateamaximum

of3adultsinsleepingbags.Thereare4cabinsonthefarmeachwitha

doublemattress.Thereisnootherfurniture,lightingorelectricityinside!

Prices:Camping:£10pp+VATLogCabins:£25pp+VAT

Tipis, Yurts & Gypsy Caravans

Tipis,Yurts&GypsyCaravanshavesimplebutluxuriousinteriorsmeaningthatyoucancampinthewildinamoresophisticatedfashion.Giveusacalltofindoutmore.

Wild CampingCabinsandOvernightStays

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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“The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter, and is about as ample at one season as at another. It is as well for cheerfulness as for warmth and dryness.”

HenryDavidThoreau

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Start a Workplace Farm Club

FarmClubscreateanongoinglinkdirectlywiththefarm.Theyconsistoftwentyormorepeoplewhowouldliketoreceiveweeklyfarmboxes.Thisqualifieseveryoneforfreefarmmembership.Eachboxistailoredinsizeandcancontainalloraselectionoffruit,vegetablesandmeatfromtheFarmaswellaseggs,dairy,bread,staplesandmore.

Each club benefits from:• Fresh farm produce every week• Free weekly workplace delivery of a personalised Farm Box• No membership fees• Free family farm tractor tours each season• Farm experience days throughout the season• Weekly newsletters and updates• 20% discount on all activities, events and courses StartingaFarmClubenablesdirectaccesstorealfoodatcomparablepricestomajorsupermarkets-deliveredforfree.

Farm ClubsWeeklyDelivery-FreeMembership

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Free Farm Membership

Formyourownclubandreceivefreshweeklydeliveriesandmuchmore.

Joinafarmthatproducesthemaximumvarietyofhighwelfarefoodforcustomerswithlessfossilfuelsfromfarmtofork.

OurcurrentclubsinHertfordshire&Londonhelpcreateanewmodelofsustainablefarming.

Membersrealiseweallfarmeverytimeweeat.Theyenjoygoodvaluerealfood,ecologicallygrownandconnectingtoland.

Eatgreatfoodtoenhancetheenvironment.

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives T:01438861447

E:[email protected]

W:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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Breaksbetweenworksessionshelpclearthemind,aswellasenabledelegatestogettoknoweachother.Onthefarmthereareplentyofeffectivebreakactivitiesthatcanbearranged,lastingfrom10minutewalksto5hourworkshops.Guided Farm Tours & Talks

Informalorhostedwalksandtalksortractorandtrailerrides.Generalisedorsubjectspecific,topicsinclude:

Woodland Management Wildlife & Biodiversity

Sustainable and Ecological Farming Food & Farming

Farmland Birds & Conservation Sustainable Enterprise

£15perperson(basedonaminimumof20people)

Tutored Group Workshops, Talks & Demonstrations

SomeofEngland’sfinestcraftsmendemonstratingtraditionalandmodernruralcrafts.Halfandfulldaysessionsavailable.

Woodland Workshops Forest GardeningOrganic Vegetable Growing Poultry KeepingAn Introduction to Permaculture Coppicing, Hedgelaying, WattlingGreen Woodworking Spinning, Felting & WeavingHedgerow Herbs & Herbal Remedies Bush Craft & Wild FoodManaging Habitats for Wildlife Bodging Blacksmithing Foraging and Wild Food

From£30perperson(basedonaminimumof20people)

Enhancing Your EventWorkshops,SpeakersandTours

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Farming & Harvest Walks

Getoutinthefreshair,breaktheiceandgetexercisebyfeedingthepigs,collectingfreshlylaideggsfromtheorchard,collectingwood,weeding,plantingorharvestingfruitandvegetables,andmuchmore.

From£10perperson(basedonaminimumof10people)

Speakers & Workshops

ChurchFarmisallaboutsocial,businessandenvironmentalsustainability,startingwithland,foodandwater-thebasicsofcreatinglife.AlongthewaywehaveusedsomeoftheUK’sforemostfood,farming&environmentalexperts.Wecanarrangespeakers,subjectspecialistsandexpertstoinspire,motivateandeducateyouraudience.Topicscouldinclude:

Sustainability CSRLand Use Building Sustainable CommunitiesFarming & Forestry Renewable EnergyPeak Oil Green Design & BuildingClimate Change

Pricesstartfrom£500.00.*AllpricesexcludeVATattheprevailingrate.

Fuel your thinking with Church Farm Catering

Whetheryourappetiteisforbreakfastbuffets,roasts,BBQs,creamteas,baconsandwiches,picnics,tastystews,vegetariandelightsortraditionalpuddings,we’llbehappytodesignamenutosuityou.You’rewelcometobringyourownalcoholforasmallcorkagefee.

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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ChurchFarmspans175acresinnorthHertfordshire.Itisanecologicalmixedfarmandincludes:

• Neworchardof8acres,130varietiesoffruit:apples,gages,plums,cherries,quince,medlars,pears,damsons,mulberriesandmore...

• VicarageField2acresoftfruitenclosure,alittlebitof‘everyberry’• 60BlackWelshMountain&60Lleynsheep&rams• 30RedPollcattle&bullplusfollowers• 20BritishLop&12Berkshirebreedingsowsplusboars• 400LightSussex,CuckooMaran,BlackRock,RhodeIslandandWhite

LeghornLayinghens• 300PouletAnglaisoutdoorrearedpoultry• 300NorfolkBlack&BritishWhiteturkeys• 100Embdengeese,100Aylesburyducks• 3Beehives&ApiaryGarden• 20acresofnewwoodsin-filledwithwildcherryandhazel• 2acrewalnutorchard• 4acresofwildbirdseedsandpollen/nectarmix• 30acresofwoods:3acresofancienthornbeamcoppice,7acresof

established60yearoldwoodlandand20acresofmixed,mainlyhardwoods,plantedoverthepast10years

• 2acresofroughnestinggroundamongstalineofoldclaypits• 2pondsestablishedin1996,twomorefloodpondsandanewpond

inthevegetablegardens.• BeardsOakKitchenGardens-8acresgrowingover200varietiesof

vegetablesandherbs.

About Church FarmRealFood&Farming

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Co-farming & Rural Care

RuralCareprovidestrainingandworkexperienceforpeoplewithlearningdisabilitiesand/ormentalhealthissuesinasupportiveandcaringenvironmentwithinafullyworkingfarm,hereatChurchFarm,Ardeley.

TheteamalsoworksinpartnershipwithNorthHertfordshireCollegetoprovideaccreditedtrainingfortheirstudentswithlearningdisabilities.

Co-farmersworkinsmallmixedabilityteamsinavarietyofjobstosuitindividualinterests,needsandabilities.MakeadifferenceprojectscanhelpustocreatenewfacilitiesandeducationalprogrammesfortheCo-farmers.

Formoreinformation&videosseewww.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

I know how much you’ve changed peoples lives and they love it, we eat everything from your farm and it’s a comfort to be eating good food, no I take that back EXCELLENT HEALTHY FOOD!!

Terry,ArdeleyVillage

If in a few words I had to sum up my learning experience at Church Farm it would be: “Civilisation, in the real sense of the term, consists not in the multiplication, but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants.” M.K. Gandhi

SwatiUpadhaya,India

Contact Us For Great Value Green Alternatives

T:01438861447E:[email protected]:www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk

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Meetings, Conferences & EventsGreat Value : Green Alternatives

Directions to Church Farm, Ardeley

Stevenage Station is 20 minutes from Kings Cross. The Farm is 7 miles from the A1 and 5 miles from the A10. Transport can be arranged.

ChurchFarm,Ardeley,Stevenage,Hertfordshire,SG27AH.T:01438861447E:[email protected]

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