Oakwood Veterinary Centre - Holistic Centre for animals

25/09/2024

Black male kitten found by post office in Whittington
Contact Oakwood Veterinary Centre
01691679699

09/09/2024

Please let us know if you are coming along!
It will be a great day for all the family!
Free entry
Lots to do and see!

25/11/2023

Thank you all for your generous support. Come to the farm Sunday December 3rd 1pm to find out more and share your views and ideas. Free of charge but please get tickets so we know how many to expect. Tickets from farmshop or eventbrite Save Babbinswood Farm

Babbinswood Organic Farm, a local family run farm for five generations, reached out to the community for support amid fears it could close.

19/11/2023

Barbara Ann Jones
Thank you everyone so much for your ongoing support. With donations through Just Giving and some more direct to us, (together totalling a massive £23,814 )we have paid the November interest payment of £13,395. It's been a nailbiting week! We have 2 payments to go - £3550 on December 1st and the last £13,395 on December 18th. This gives us the breathing space until January 18th to secure the long term future of the whole farm.
We are continuing with a multifaceted approach to raise the £1.4 million to prevent us having to sell half of the farm. We envisage this will include investment opportunities for people in the wider community.
Please keep sharing our posts and follow us on social media
https://www.facebook.com/babbinswoodfarm
https://instagram.com/babbinswoodfarm...

Barbara, Casha and the team
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Barbara Ann Jones
In the meantime we are working hard on the longer term plan and soon hope to announce exciting news about how we can share the ownership of the farm with you, our community!
Watch this space!
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Barbara Ann Jones
Our November payments now need to be found: £3550 on the 3rd and £13395 on the 18th. Please share the link again or to new groups of friends and colleagues, as we are doing ourselves to see how quickly we can clear these next hurdles. In December the same will be needed again.
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Barbara Ann Jones
We would like to give you an update on the amazing fundraising campaign you are all supporting. Our total tipped over the £17,000 mark this evening, which, even after the commission is deducted, means we have received £16535. This meant we successfully paid the first instalment f £7100 on Octber 6th and the second instalment of £13395 on October 18th – a total of £20495. The difference of nearly £4000 was made up from the farm and vet practice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for making this possible.
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At Babbinswood - Organic Farm you'll find us online and our organic farm shop stocking our home grown food from & & Barbara Jones Holistic Vet practice & Adam Bowles outdoor activities.

13/11/2023

Weʼre raising money to Save Babbinswood regenerative farm. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

01/11/2023

We would like to give you an update on the amazing fundraising campaign you are all supporting. Our total tipped over the £17,000 mark this evening, which, even after the commission is deducted, means we have received £16535. This meant we successfully paid the first instalment f £7100 on Octber 6th and the second instalment of £13395 on October 18th – a total of £20495. The difference of nearly £4000 was made up from the farm and vet practice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for making this possible.
Our November payments now need to be found: £3550 on the 3rd and £13395 on the 18th. Please share the link again or to new groups of friends and colleagues, as we are doing ourselves to see how quickly we can clear these next hurdles. In December the same will be needed again.
In the meantime we are working hard on the longer term plan and soon hope to announce exciting news about how we can share the ownership of the farm with you, our community!
Watch this space!

21/10/2023

08/10/2023

What is special about Babbinswood Farm, that we are devoting so much to it?
It has been home to Oakwood Veterinary Centre since 1994
The land has been organic since 2002
We started farming ourselves again from scratch in 2017 with one rescued cow and have grown a microdairy herd producing delicious milk and yoghurt from cows that keep their calves by them and share the rest of their milk with us. The dairy produce is processed and bottled on farm and sold through our farm shop and delivery service. We have also grown a beef herd and sheep flock alongside the dairy cows. We now have over 70 cattle and 130 sheep on the farm. Our cattle and sheep are pasture fed on our organic grassland and grazed using Holistic Management principles to ensure our soils constantly improve, biodiversity flourishes, and our animals are happy and stress free.
We welcome other people to join us here to reconnect with nature and enjoy the healing energy of the land

Babbinswood Organic Farm, in Whittington, needs the money to secure more time to settle a £1.4 million loan.

06/10/2023

Babbinswood Organic Farm, in Whittington, needs the money to secure more time to settle a £1.4 million loan.

06/10/2023

Babbinswood Organic Farm is home to Oakwood Veterinary Centre, please help us keep this healing place together

Babbinswood Organic Farm, in Whittington, needs the money to secure more time to settle a £1.4 million loan.

30/09/2023

Pip Waller, a friend of the farm, has started this crowd funding to help the now urgent situation to buy more time to raise what's needed for continuing.

Weʼre raising money to Save Babbinswood regenerative farm. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

26/09/2023

Preserving an Organic Farm for the next generation

Our mission is farming closely with nature to regenerate our soil, nurture our animals and care for our community whilst producing affordable nutritious organic food.

Hi wonderful supporters! I'm bringing our crowdfunding campaign to you, "Save Babbinswood Organic Farm." My name is Casha, and I'm here on behalf of the entire farm community and our dedicated family. Pip, a dear friend of the family encouraged us to reach out to crowd funding to support our mission of securing our organic family farm.

The Challenge:

Over the past year, we've faced unprecedented challenges. We urgently acquired half of the farm in a costly divorce settlement, setting in motion a series of financial hurdles. Balancing the demands of our working farm and veterinary practice with the rigorous process of developing a robust financial plan has stretched us to the limit. We've worked tirelessly alongside accountants and business advisers to create a sustainable way forward for our farm's future.

The Urgency:

Now, at the 11th hour, we find ourselves racing against time to secure the necessary funding. Our current loan provider's deadline is fast approaching, and we need additional time to present our comprehensive financial plan to potential investors. We're determined to explore every option to keep Babbinswood Organic Farm under our stewardship.

Our Ask:

We're reaching out to you, our cherished community, friends, and family, to stand with us in this crucial moment. Your support will provide the breathing room we need to pursue alternative financing options and preserve the legacy of Babbinswood Organic Farm for the future of the next generation and our community.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/SaveBabbinswood?utm_term=aEpYbeGqB

How You Can Help:

**Donate:** Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our goal. Your generosity will directly impact the future of Babbinswood Organic Farm.

**Spread the Word:** Share our campaign link with your networks, on social media, and through word of mouth. Your voice amplifies our message and broadens our reach.

**Believe in Our Vision:** Your belief in our mission to safeguard Babbinswood Organic Farm is a powerful force. Together, we can overcome this challenge and ensure a resilient future for our cherished community.

With your support, we can embark on a brighter future for Babbinswood Organic Farm, which focuses on Farming closely with nature to regenerate our soils, we nurture our animals and care for our community whilst producing affordable nutritious organic food.

Thank you for choosing to stand by our side, and for being a part of this incredible journey. Together, we can make a lasting impact and preserve the legacy of this cherished place.

01/01/2022

Looking for organic, real food from direct from a farm? Please take a look at our weekly produce list and check us out Www.babbinswoodfarm.co.uk 😊