Wellgate Community Farm
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An initiative of people from the local community Wellgate Community Farm came to life in 1982. Wellgate is a working farm on a miniture scale. Free Entry. This is the official Wellgate Community Farm Facebook page.
Wellgate Community Farm began its life in 1982, set up by volunteers as a project which would encourage local participation in all aspects of the Farm’s activity. The name Wellgate is derived from the two local estates from which the first volunteers came: Chadwell Heath and Marks Gate. The Farm offers local people, schools and groups an invaluable opportunity to experience a working farm and its animals which include: ponies, cows, goats, sheep, pig, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.
Our 1.5 acre site was granted to us under a management agreement by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is located off Collier Row Road near to City Pavilion, formerly the Roller Bowl. Initially the ground was nothing but a wasteland, overgrown with hawthorn bushes and used as a builder’s tip. Over the years the Farm has developed greatly and much has changed, although its principal aim of being a focus for community remains our driving force.
The Farm is open weekdays from 09:30 until 15:30. Except bank holiday where its open until midday.
Free entry, donations gratefully received.
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Don’t forget our Easter Babies event 🐥🌻🐖
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Only 150 more like's to get to 1,500! We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the gardening and help in the shop. If you'd like more information please email the farm on info@wellgatefarm.org We welcome donations of unwanted presents for raffles to help raise funds for the farm.
Wellgate Community Farm would like to welcome you to our Easter Babies Weekend. A weekend full of fun for all the family! Tickets will be available for the following activities: 🐰 Easter egg hunt 🐰 Craft activities 🐰 Bouncy castle Throughout the weekend there will all be Stalls, sideshows and animal encounters where you can meet some of our newest residents and many of our long term residents 🐥🐑 There will be shearing demonstrations across the weekend where you can learn and see just how farmers collect wool. Refreshments and BBQ available on site 🌼🌻FREE ENTRY to the farm all weekend - donations always welcome 🌼🌻 Parking is available on the main road and at The City Pavillon (a short walk from the farm) Public Transport options: - 247 Sungate Cottages - 362 and 62 City Pavillion
Grab your boots and chequered shirts it's once again that time of the year! Barn Dance is back tomorrow from 19:30!! Share with your friends and have an evening of dance and laughs with all the family. Tickets still available at the farm but also purchasable on the door.
Pull out your chequered shirts and grab your boots it's once again time for Wellgate Farms Annual Barn Dance. Tea, Cakes, Soup and rolls will be served on the night. Bring your own drink if required. Tickets are available at the farm Adults £5 (over 16) / Children £3 St Chads Church Hall, St Chads Gardens Chadwell Heath RM6 6JB Telephone: 01708 747 850 Email: info@wellgatefarm.org
New Year Opening Times: New Year's Eve: 9-3pm New Years Day: 9-12pm We wish you all a Happy New Year!
🎅🏻☃️Christmas Opening☃️🎅🏻 Christmas Eve: 9am - 3pm Christmas Day: 9am - 11am Boxing Day: 9am - Midday Normal onwards 🎅🏻 Happy Christmas everyone
Due to adverse weather conditions today’s event has been cancelled. If you have prepaid by Palpal you will automatically be refunded. If by cheque or cash can you please contact us on 01708 747850. 🌨❄️🙁
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