by Neil Hickson | Jun 14, 2024 | Mental Health, News
My amazing wife Jane and I co-founded Burscough Community Farm. Our story began a decade ago, driven by a dream of growing sustainable, organic fruit and vegetables right here in the heart of rural West Lancashire. Little did we know our farm would transform into...
by Neil Hickson | May 12, 2024 | Courses, Future Event, learning, News, workshop
Sometimes, you need some time for yourself. It’s no surprise that we at Burscough Community Farm recommend giving yourself space outside. That’s because of all the amazing things that being out in nature can do for you. But just being outside isn’t always enough. You...
by Neil Hickson | Apr 1, 2024 | Mental Health, News
This blog post is based on a podcast interview by ‘We All Need Nature,’ the Green Social Prescribing podcast produced by me, Neil Hickson. For Burscough Community Farm, the canal has been an inconvenience in the past. The water in the Rufford Branch of the Leeds to...
by Neil Hickson | Oct 10, 2023 | Courses, Event, Future Event, News, wood craft, workshop
Reconnect with the land, discover new skills, and find your happy place. Burscough Community Farm grows more than just food. We grow friendships, community and confidence. From Tuesday 31st October to Thursday 2nd November, Burscough Community Farm is holding some...
by Neil Hickson | Mar 7, 2022 | Courses, News, workshop
Seasonal Wreath Making WorkshopsLearn how to weave our fresh willow into wreaths then decorate using fresh and dried seasonal flowers and foliage…From summer flowers and autumn colours, to Halloween spooks and Christmas spirit. At Burscough Community Farm our...
by Neil Hickson | Dec 21, 2021 | Event, Future Event, News, wood craft
Tree planting 2021 Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th December from 1- 4 pm, and Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd January from 1- 4 pm. We have generously been given 1000 trees from The Conservation Volunteers and CGI. So, if you need some fresh air over the Christmas period, we...
