YWT Stirley

Stirley is an exciting new wildlife focused project developed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in Newsome, south east of Huddersfield

Stirley Farm is a 100 hectare site in Newsome, south east of Huddersfield. Most of the farm was either cut for hay or grazed by dairy cattle in the past. The Trust plans to manage the meadows as a low input system which benefits wildlife and supports a healthy herd of beef cattle. In the future our beef will be for sale locally in a box scheme and through local shops, enabling the farm to become a

viable enterprise. Many people and community groups on our doorstep are growing their own food, and at Stirley, we are creating a variety of fruit and veg growing areas where people can share their skills and knowledge to enable them to learn more about 'growing your own' both on the farm and closer to home. In the future, we hope to secure funding to renovate the farmhouse and buildings to create a learning centre and meeting place for visitors and schools, and events celebrating local food.

05/12/2024

We're feeling the festive vibes here at Stirley and are excited to bring you some special Christmas events this season! 🤩

Our annual wreath making is back and as festive as ever on the 14th December 🎄 We also have a special star gazing evening with Huddersfield Astronomy Society on the 18th December. Enjoy the true magic of Christmas by exploring the night sky ✨

Scan the QR code below or follow the links to book your place:
Star gazing: https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-12-11-garden-stars
Wreath making: https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-12-14-wreath-making-stirley

31/10/2024

👻 Happy Halloween! 👻

🎃It’s been a fantastic week over at our anual pumpkin patch. 🎃

Thank you for sharing your half term with us and we appreciate all your support and wonderful comments! ☺️

You’ve been busy picking and carving your pumpkins, we tried to get as many pictures as we could of your masterpieces! So if you spot yours be sure to tag your friends and family.

We still have some spaces left to come along and pick your own pumpkin this afternoon if you’d still like to join us 🎃

https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-10-26-pumpkin-picking-magic-trail

26/10/2024

🎃Pumpkin Picking season has begun 🎃

From the Saturday 26th to Thursday 31st we have lots for you to do and explore!

Come and pick your own pumpkin, enjoy or wildlife trail and carve you pumpkin here (tools supplied).
If that’s not enough we have wonderful hot food and drinks supplied by Sparkle and Magic, including pizza 🍕 and chilli nachos!

There’s plenty of time to book your place and you can book on the day so no pressure to plan too far ahead!

Don’t fancy picking a pumpkin, but would like a nice walk and a coffee, you’re welcome to stop by too! ☕️

We Can’t wait to see you 🥳

Book here: https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-10-26-pumpkin-picking-magic-trail

22/10/2024

🎃This years pumpkins have ARRIVED!! 🎃

Pumpkin Picking Starts Saturday 26th - Thursday 31st.

We're excited to be celebrating our annual pumpkin picking with some new and exciting features!
This year we will have delicious hot food available from Sparkle and Magic: Tea's, Coffee's, pizzas, chilli nacho's and more! 🍕
We also are opening up our smaller barn to provide you with the opportunity to carve your picked pumpkin onsite, ideal if you don't want to take the mess home.

Back for a second year running we also have our 'Quiet Hour' at the end of each day for anyone who needs a little more slower pace.

For the best experience ensure you book your timed slot online. Either scan the QR code on the image below. Or follow this link: https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-10-26-pumpkin-picking-magic-trail 🐾

31/08/2024

🎉STIRLEY FOOD FESTIVAL NOW OPEN 🎉

We’re excited to be running our annual food fest again this year.

FREE to come along today, listen to music, enjoy local food, pick your own veg, enjoy our cooking demos and more!!

Feel free to book online today or just turn up 😁

https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-08-31-stirley-food-festival

29/08/2024

🤩2 more sleeps until our annual FOOD FESTIVAL!🧅

FREE tickets - bookings online - Dogs on a lead are more than welcome!
https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-08-31-stirley-food-festival

We're excited to announce these food traders to the event as well as our music bands who are providing live performances throughout the day, Vegetable picking, live cooking demonstrations, fun family activity cove and so much more!

🎤Live music from 🎸:

- Paddy Johnson - Soul and 60's
- Clay moon - Acoustic folk duo

🍎Your food traders 🥦:

- Sparkle and Magic - Freshly made pizzas, Booze and fresh scooped Ice cream
- Dapur Malaysia - Delicious Malaysian street food!
- Mr Whippy
- Castle Hill Gin
- Hollies cooking - amazing cakes and bakes
- Buzz Project - yummy honey from local bee hives!
- Growing Newsome - Jams, Pickles and Plants
- Dragonfly dog treats
- Temper chocolates
- Grey's Greens - super healthy micro greens
- Udders Orchard Cidery
- YWT info stand

🥳Activities for the day 🎊:

- Pick you own vegetables in our own gardens - £10 per family bag of veg, includes two recipe cards, herb bundles and a talk by our gardening team!
- Live cooking demonstrations.
- Huddersfield astronomy society - meet and greet - learn about our solar system while taking a peak through some of their telescopes.
- Join our Foraging walks and learn about our wild food!

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05/07/2024

*Cancelled due to weather*
Exciting Solar Summer event with Huddersfield Astronomy Society! ☀️

Join us for a special event Saturday 13th and take a unique close look at our sun. Drop in anytime from 1:30pm to 7:30 (booking online required).

Have you ever wanted to see a solar flare or sun spot up close 👀, well now is your chance! Huddersfield Astronomy Society will be on site at Stirley Garden of Stars to help answer your questions and give you an exclusive look at the sun via super powerful telescopes!

Tea/ Coffee and cakes will be available, along with some fun sun based activities! ☀️
https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-07-13-solar-summer

04/07/2024

Local and Yorkshire food traders, we want you!😎

🥳We're excited to be bring back our annual food festival again this year on Saturday 31st August 2024.

We have cooking demonstrations, pick your own vegetables, wild foraging, stands with cakes, bakes, gin, jams and so much more! 🍇🌶🍩

We still have a few spaces left for traders, and we're keen to have you with us for a wonderful celebration of local food 🍕

If you're interested in having your own stand please do get in touch! (details in image below).

If you'd also like to attend this years event, Free tickets are now on sale here: https://www.ywt.org.uk/events/2024-08-31-stirley-food-festival

18/05/2024

Looking forward to having the incredibly talented Mikron Theatre back for their annual show tonight at stirley! ☀️

No booking nessesary, pay as you feel after the show, just pop along from 6pm. Bring a fold out chair if you like, but we have some too!
Show starting at 6:30pm and finishing at 8:30pm

Amazing food from Dapur Malaysia served from 6pm!

Tea and coffee’s are available!

No reserved seating or tickets required, a ‘pay what you feel’ collection will be taken after the show.

Address

Off Hall Bower Lane
Huddersfield
HD46RP

Telephone

01484 663 185

Website

https://www.ywt.org.uk/places-visit/flagship-sites/welcome-stirley-community-farm-huddersfield

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