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Situated in South Bristol, Yew Tree Farm is the last working farm within the city. Hi,
I’m Catherine and I have lived at Yew Tree Farm all my life.
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We have farmed traditionally and some would say in an old fashioned way for three generations. This has resulted in us having a wonderful natural hay meadow with over 90 plant and grass species which not only feeds the animals in winter but sustains hundreds of insect and bird species as well. We had ground nesting sky larks move in this summer so we delayed cutting the hay until after they had fi

nished their 3rd breeding cycle, which our wildlife friendly approach to farming enabled. There are hundreds (hopefully more) of mature trees, copses, woodland and the most wonderful hedgerows; all inside Bristol’s city boundary which makes Yew Tree Farm unique. The landscape we have is ‘re-wilded’ and regenerative which is vital for wildlife to thrive. We have cattle that graze this species rich pasture and work symbiotically with the flora and fauna. To say living here excites me is an understatement, it is such a wonderfully rich environment and the contrasting backdrop of a big city is amazing. Following a recent visit from Tim Curley, Avon Wildlife’s Living Landscape Manager he commented;
‘’ Local food production is hugely important and the low intensity farming that your family has practised is a great example of what is possible for those interested in the relationship between farming and wildlife’’
Dr Helena Crouch, Naturalist who undertook a meadow survey wrote-
‘’The meadow supports a huge number of insects and is incredibly important for pollinators.. there really were clouds of butterflies using your meadow all the time and the sounds of grasshoppers’’
Traditional, nature friendly and low intensity farming along with a strong local approach from farm to fork will help save the planet. We are hoping fellow Bristolians will support us so we can be a part of the city for at least another 3 generations.

31/10/2024

Shop open 10 til 4pm this Saturday. Come on over, we are a friendly bunch.
Any preorders WhatsApp me!
Thank you for supporting local. 😍

28/10/2024

More traffic around Long Ashton? The Council’s Place Directorate confirms that EPIC’s working pattern will add to rush hour traffic on the A38 and A370, and lead to more cars using Yanley Lane, Barrow Lane & Wild Country Lane as rat runs. They also have “concerns with traffic potentially queuing out of the site”.

Not what you want? Please object to EPIC’s proposals. Even if you’ve objected already, you can do so again: https://planning.n-somerset.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S29EEHLP00G00

26/10/2024

Some delicious treats at the farm shop this morning.
We have special of smoky maple and chilli sausage rolls. Delicious!
That cake too 😍😍!

25/10/2024

Shop open 10 til 4pm Saturday, come on in for a cuppa, fry up or fresh produce. Thank you 🙏

25/10/2024

Hi,
Many of you will not realise what could be about to happen along the link road just on North Somerset side. On left after the railway as you drive towards Long Ashton.
A huge unnecessary office complex theme park, proposed by a huge USA company who are fleecing our NHS.
Despite Bristol having vast empty or under-utilised HQ’s think Pavillions ir Lloyds building they want to build over our precious greenbelt, which also serves as a flood plain.
Please spare a minute to email the North Somerset councillors on the committee to show your support for our much loved greenbelt.

🚨URGENT - PLEASE EMAIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS 🚨

Despite 94% of comments on EPIC’s proposed office park being objections, we’re concerned North Somerset Council’s planning committee may give this huge development on precious Green Belt land the go-ahead.

The committee members need to see the strength of feeling against EPIC’s development before they make their decision next month so please EMAIL THEM NOW! Their addresses are at the bottom of this post - keep it polite and constructive.

We’ve written some guidance on what you could focus on in your emails: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5uCqZgkkbapBdQJd6FFya8gAd-i1TIp5cSCJrfT4-4/

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25/10/2024

Good morning world ❤️ still some sounds of Summer 😍

24/10/2024

Beautiful light this morning ❤️

23/10/2024

This fallen tree on the farm, smothered with ‘King Alfred Cakes’ nicknamed after the legend.
Aren’t they beautiful 🤩

21/10/2024

20/10/2024

We are inside today!

19/10/2024

A couple of seasonal delights, apple turnovers made with YTF apples, cottage pie, veggies from your doorstep and grass fed beef. Delicious.

18/10/2024

Weekend plans, weather permitting! 🌂🌧️☔️
Saturday Pill market, shop and cafe 10 til 4pm
Sunday To***co factory market.
Come along and say hi 👋 thank you for supporting local ❤️

17/10/2024

Have a read of this newspaper article, the things men on horses would do for ‘puss’ 😂
SHOP OPEN 10 til 4 pm SATURDAY ❤️

16/10/2024

Hi folks!! It's market week again... time is flying by.

We welcome back some familiar faces: Ful:Ki will be back selling their sustainable active wear as well as hand made goods from Lost in Stitches and Sammade_stuff.

We have a new stallholder, Nicky's Street Food Hub who will be selling a range of pre-made and packaged food including: Goat Curry, Jerk Chicken Curry, Thai Yellow Chicken Curry, Thai Red Spicy Curry, Curry Chickpea Stew, vegetable Samosa's and Onion Bhajis. All food is served cold for you to takeaway and have for later!!

We also have our normal bunch of regular stalls including Winnie's Bakery, Marcie & Audrey's Bakery , RegsResin, Crazy Zebra, Feral Folk, Yew Tree Farm - Bristol's Last Working Farm, Lovely's Vintage Emporium and SweetZ.

The weather forecast may not be the best but we have covered seating along with hot food and drinks, so... come down and brighten our day by showing your lovely faces.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday from 09:00 - 12:30.

15/10/2024

🚨 Yew Tree Farm used to be one of 28 farms in South Bristol, but today it remains as the last working farm in the whole of the city and it is now under threat due to the proposed expansion of South Bristol Cemetery onto the farm.

As a SNCI (Site of Nature Consideration Interest) and with the recent discovery of an insect on the farm previously unknown to science, Yew Tree Farm is a biodiversity hotspot, teeming with nature and wildlife, and for locals, the farm provides much-needed green space.

The Sustainable Food Trust has been working closely with Catherine Withers at Yew Tree Farm for the past two years to deliver an on-farm green social prescribing project – the first of its kind, with an incredibly positive response from those involved.

🗣️ “The importance of Yew Tree Farm to the city of Bristol should not be underestimated. It offers immense benefits to the local community – enhancing and restoring biodiversity, mitigating flood risk, sequestering carbon, offering climate resilience, providing nutrient-dense and healthy food, and green space for public footpath users and community groups. To see the farm now under threat is incredibly concerning.” – Bonnie Welch, SFT Head of Projects.

✍️ Read this piece from our newsletter, published last year, about Yew Tree Farm and what Bristol stands to lose if the expansion goes ahead: https://sustainablefoodtrust.org/news-views/bristols-last-working-farm-a-farm-for-the-future/

Ways you can help to save Yew Tree Farm:

🔗 Click here to find details of people you can contact expressing your support for the farm: https://www.yewtreefarmbristol.com/saveourfarm

🔗 Click here to donate to the farm’s fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-yew-tree-farm-protect-nature-in-bristol

📅 Show your support by coming along to the Committee meeting at Bristol City Hall on Friday 11th of October at 9.30am – more details here: https://democracy.bristol.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=659&MId=11345

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14/10/2024

Feeling a bit grotty and taken myself off for a nap. Enjoying watching the long tailed t**s from my bed 🛌 beauty everywhere x

11/10/2024

Amazing work Lizzie Stephens thank you for everything ###

10/10/2024

We got to green land!!

10/10/2024

And yet here we are…😢

Green Councillors in Bristol have reacted with anger and disappointment at the removal of a section of hedgerow as a result of mistakes made by the council.

10/10/2024

A key vote on Friday will decide if the controversial plan goes ahead

09/10/2024

Email [email protected] state option 3 NO EXPANSION better options available and so much evidence of harm to South Bristol’s environment. Thank you xx

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Good morning world ❤️ still some sounds of Summer 😍

Email [email protected] state option 3 NO EXPANSION better options available and so much evidence of harm to South Bristol’s environment. Thank you xx

A lovely warm present 💝 🥚 😂

Such tired little piggies.

Pretty much how I felt trying to wake up this morning!

Help needed!

#saveyewtreefarm needs your help! We have posters to deliver to Bedminster and Filwood. Please WhatsApp me if you can help deliver any of these. We need a show of strength in South Bristol that we want to protect his irreplaceable habitat. WhatsApp us 07811 937542 to volunteer a Dor mouse will thank you 🙏

The big boy having his tusks removed by the amazing Heather, he will be much more comfortable now. How brave are large animal vets!!

Last of the Summer buzz 🐝

Last of the Summer buzz 🐝 😍

We should all be outraged that this beautiful habitat is at risk from our own council! Please keep sharing our fundraiser as all Bristol’s nature sites are at risk if we can’t #saveyewtreefarm

Sending love

Poor Jenny our wonderful friend and cake maker has had an accident and will be out of action for a while. We all send love and best wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Thank you so much for caring 🥰

Not thd finest filming! But if you fancy an organic cotton t shirt and support the challenge to the destructive crematorium expansion please swing by.

Shop open 10 til 4pm tomorrow. We have had a shuffle around and hope you like it. Hot and cold food, produce and coffee. Thank you for supporting local ❤️