Herald - Issue 409

Page 50 • The HERALD • 15th July 2021 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 5TH AUGUST v Farming Fun for Everyone During the School Holidays Longdown Activity Farm is a fantastic day out for the whole family. A daily schedule of farming activities includes kid goat and calf bottle- feeding, duck feeding, and meeting small animals such as baby chicks, rabbits and guinea pigs in the brilliant Animal Encounter Barn. ere are lots of other friendly animals to see around the farm Open to vegans, vegetarians, and meat reducers aged 65 and over, the FREE club offers attendees the chance to learn new dishes, get tips from an experienced vegan chef, and meet like-minded people from across the UK. e club takes places through Zoom video-conferencing on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Recipes are provided in advance, so you have plenty of time to get the ingredients. Cook that morning and then join Vegetarian for Life Chef Justina, along with attendees from across the UK, at 1pm. Justina is a Culinary Arts Management graduate who brings knowledge and passion for sustainable, plant-based eating. She has managed a variety of groups of chefs and created her own menus, working in both Italian and theatre restaurants. Justina is passionate about experimenting with di erent/ unusual avours and baking. She enjoys travelling and seeking inspiration in cuisines around the globe. Justina says: “The virtual lunch club is not only a place for food lovers, but also for like-minded people to share their stories and laugh. It cannot be easier to meet friendly faces than in the comfort of your own home with a plate of warm food in front of you. It might sound strange at first, but I promise that it is really fun when we all get to enjoy the same food as if we are sitting at the same table”. Recipes take a di erent theme each month - from a Pies & Pastries Week, boasting Mushroom & Ale Pies and Pu Pastry Tartlets, through to One- Pot Wonders such as Carrot, Ginger & Orange Soup and Versatile Stew - you’ll get to make and enjoy a wide variety of tasty dishes. e next club on 27th July - meat free BBQing, followed by; • 24th August - cooking with tofu ahead of national tofu day 1st September • 28th September - brunch ideas such as pancakes and scrambled tofu • 26th October - bake o themed in line with the Great British Bake o . Encouraging viewers to cook their favourite vegan bake. • 23rd November - meat free pot luck dinner - individuals will cook their favourite meal and tell the group about it. • 14thDecember - a vegan Christmas meal As always, there is no need to cook all of the recipes. You can choose just one or two, or simply join the lunch club with a cup of tea or what you’re having for your lunch that day. For more information visit: www. vegetarianforlife.org.uk including cows, alpacas, Pygmy goats, donkeys and ponies, pigs, ducks, chickens and geese… and lots of babies, large and small. To keep visitors and team members safe, Longdown Activity Farm is fully compliant with COVID-19 safety guidelines. All visitors, including season ticket holders, are required to pre-book tickets on the Longdown website and to read the COVID-19 Code of Conduct (no entry without a pre-booked ticket). Don’t miss the popular (and very bumpy!) tractor and trailer ride – there’s no extra charge (ground conditions permitting). Children will enjoy the Pitchfork and Putt crazy golf course* as well as the large outdoor play area. ere is plenty of other playtime fun, including trampolines, ride-on toy tractors, go-karts, diggers*, and Go Quackers. e tearoom and kiosk, serving drinks and snacks, has outdoor seating and a limited amount of covered seating nearby. ere is also a gi shop, nappy changing and quiet room. Longdown Activity Farm is proud to o er a Changing Room facility complete with an adult-sized changing bed and li ing hoist for visitors with assisted needs. e Longdown Farm Shop has a large range of delicious locally sourced produce, and the Chicken Shack is stocked with plenty of poultry feed and equipment. ere is no charge to visit the Farm Shop, which is open to visitors and non-visitors of the Activity Farm. Open daily – 10am to 5pm visit www.longdownfarm.co.uk to book tickets. *Small extra charge Getting hands on with the newborns down at the farm MONTHLY VIRTUAL VEGAN LUNCHEON CLUB