• Orchard Work Party

    We’re expecting to be planting some trees this month – yay! Plums, pears and apples, all from our onsite tree nursery. We will need plenty of hands for lifting trees from the nursery, digging holes, banging posts, planting trees, and hammering on tree guards. General info for work parties Everyone is welcome – no experience […]

  • Felt-Making with Andy Evans – Sunday Craft in the Barn

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    In this workshop, we'll embrace the warmth of wool and discover light amidst the dark winter months. Starting with a 2D picture where we play with colour, then we'll progress to creating 3D lanterns illuminated by fairy lights or candles. Andy Evans is a mum of two who has always had a passion for textiles, […]

  • Orchard Work Party

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    Assuming all the season’s tree planting is done, we’ll be starting on pruning, adjusting tree guards to fit the growing trees, and where needed, weeding immediately around each tree. We’ll work our way along the tree rows, and can surely find a task for every level of skill and energy. General info for work parties […]

  • Bee Observatory Open Day May

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    Bee Garden Volunteering | 11AM-1PM Picnic | 1PM-2PM Bee Observatory Open Day | 2PM-4PM   Guided Bee Observation 2:45PM-3:30PM* *Invitation to join a guided exploration of Honey Bees through Goethean Observation. Using the minds eye, for scientific contemplation. Ages 14+ | Limited to 8 participants | Starts promptly at 2:45 PM | Suggested donation: £10 […]

  • Botanical Watercolour Workshop with Fox Lane Flowers

    Discover simple watercolour techniques. With just a few colours and two different sizes of paint brushes, learn how to create an uplifting painting that captures the spirit of nature. More details and booking via: craftyfoxinquiries@gmail.com

  • National Agroforestry Open Day Tour

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    Find out about why we're planting fruit trees, hedges, shelter belts and coppice wood Learn about the benefits of trees to cattle, veg, soil and wildlife See some of the challenges and solutions we're working with Meet at the barn for 11am. Tea and biscuits available from 10.30am No need to book but helpful if […]

  • Waldorf Community Whitsun Festival with The Grove

    Waldorf in Stroud Community Whitsun Festival On the Haven Field, what3words: Albums.Avid.Glorious All ages welcome. Maypole dancing, food and fire Please bring a picnic and a picnic rug. Note: If very wet, the event won't take place Hosted by The Grove in collaboration with Sunlands, The Lindens, The Lantern & The Acorn School.

  • Orchard work party

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    A chance to volunteer with our tenants Oakbrook Orchard. Contact oakbrookorchard@gmail.com for more information

  • Bee Observatory Open Day June

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    Bee Garden Volunteering | 11AM-1PM Picnic | 1PM-2PM Bee Observatory Open Day | 2PM-4PM   Guided Bee Observation 2:45PM-3:30PM* *Invitation to join a guided exploration of Honey Bees through Goethean Observation. Using the minds eye, for scientific contemplation. Ages 14+ | Limited to 8 participants | Starts promptly at 2:45 PM | Suggested donation: £10 […]

  • Willow Frame Basket Workshop with The Grove

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    Led by Bernard Graves Cost £60.00 A one-day workshop to make a willow frame basket. All materials provided. 10am-4pm Bernard Graves is an experienced traditional craft practitioner and tutor,  working both with children and adults, facilitating workshops in practical skills and activities combining ancient and contemporary technologies as a means to access vital areas of […]

    £60
  • Orchard Scything workshop

    Come learn the magical art of scything with us! • Suitable for total beginners and those wanting a refresher • Small group of 7 people • Use our scythes or bring your own • Learn mowing, sharpening and peening • £25 per person More info and bookings www.oakbrookorchard.org.uk oakbrookorchard@gmail.com

  • Bee Observatory Open Day July

    Oakbrook Community Farm Painswick Old Road, Stroud, United Kingdom

    Bee Garden Volunteering | 11AM-1PM Picnic | 1PM-2PM Bee Observatory Open Day | 2PM-4PM   Guided Bee Observation 2:45PM-3:30PM* *Invitation to join a guided exploration of Honey Bees through Goethean Observation. Using the minds eye, for scientific contemplation. Ages 14+ | Limited to 8 participants | Starts promptly at 2:45 PM | Suggested donation: £10 […]