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 | 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 | Oct 17, 2021 | Courses, Event, Future Event, learning, News, wood craft, workshop
Spoons and Wreaths Workshops Creative workshops at Burscough Community Farm Spoon carvingThis course takes you from cutting down a tree to going home with a finished wooden cooking spoon. We’ll start off in the willow woodland and cut down a tree. We’ll then cut it to...
by Neil Hickson | Jul 29, 2020 | Courses, learning, workshop
We are starting our training courses on the farm again. In 2019 we made a good start at bringing training courses to the farm. Unfortunately, planning permission was needed as training courses are viewed by the local council as being a ‘change of use.’ No...
by Neil Hickson | Jan 1, 2019 | Event, Future Event, learning, wood craft, workshop
Spoon Carving and Green Wood Working Facebook Twitter Instagram If you think about it, cutting a fresh branch from a tree and then fashioning it into something useful is one of the most basic and primitive acts of human existence. Picking up, making and using tools is...
