Greenmeadow Community Farm is celebrating after winning two V Awards including ‘best family day out’ for the third year in a row.
The farm, one of Torfaen’s most popular visitor attractions, also picked up the ‘Eco award’ for its outstanding work in encouraging people of all ages to live a more sustainable lifestyle – its new plastic bottle greenhouse is just one great example of how it promotes greener, cleaner ways of life.
Councillor Bob Wellington, leader of Torfaen council, said:
“I’m delighted that the Farm has once again been voted the best family day out. It’s fun, educational and a real hands-on day out for people of all ages. Everyone who visits can’t wait to come back again, and with the investment we have made in new facilities, there are even more reasons to pay the Farm a visit. I know the staff are really proud of the award, and congratulate them for all their hard work and commitment.”
The Farm has recently benefited from a £220,000 investment to improve facilities including a new and improved Eye Paddock which has been redesigned to provide an arena for events, permanent animal housing, upgraded footpaths and a shelter to provide cover from the rain or sun.
The woodland and pond area next to the Eye Paddock has also been upgraded. Works to the Haybarn have resulted in an all new activity room, ‘the LOFT’ (Learning Outdoors for Tomorrow), a fantastic hatchery and small animal facility and a new base for the Gwent Guild of Spinners, Weaver and Dyers.
The works were funded by Valleys Regional Park, Welsh Assembly Government and Torfaen council.
To find out more, visit www.greenmeadowcommunityfarm.org.uk or why not become a Facebook friend or Twitter users can follow @greenmeadowfarm
