Countryside Connect CIC

Countryside Connect CIC Connecting communities through the beauty of nature and the wisdom of farming!

Together, let’s cultivate skills, knowledge, and a love for the rural lifestyle! 🌿✨

🐎 🐴 our two hobby horse groups had a very fun day consisting of taking it in turns to lead, hearding cows (that looked v...
08/09/2026

🐎 🐴 our two hobby horse groups had a very fun day consisting of taking it in turns to lead, hearding cows (that looked very similar to plastic balls 😉) hacks to the brook, lots of jumping and lots and lots of fun doing games!
Its a huge thanks to funding from Sports England that we can offer these sessions for FREE! ❤️

Our Tuesday SEND group had a morning of making farm things out of cardboard and recycling ♻️ we had farm houses, tractor...
08/09/2026

Our Tuesday SEND group had a morning of making farm things out of cardboard and recycling ♻️ we had farm houses, tractors and hobby horse stables!! 🐎
We also had lots of times cuddling the chicks, feeding the chickens and ducks and helping to change waters ect. A lovely morning with lots of fun had 😁

05/09/2026

🚜🌾 TODAY’S THE DAY – BURTON DISTRICT PLOUGHING & HEDGELAYING MATCH! 🌾🚜
We’re all set up and ready for a brilliant day in the countryside!
Come along and find us at the Burton District Ploughing & Hedgelaying Match today. There’s loads going on for the whole family:
🚜 Vintage & modern ploughing
🐴 Horse ploughing
🌿 Hedgelaying
🐕 Fun Dog Show – run by Countryside Connect CIC
🐑 Travelling Farm
🚜 FREE tractor rides
🍔 Food & refreshments
🍺 Licensed bar
🚜 Vintage tractors & machinery
📅 TODAY – Saturday 5th September
⏰ 9am–4pm
📍 Dunstall Crossroads, Dunstall, Burton on Trent, DE13 8BL
💚 Entry by donation
It’s looking like a gorgeous day for it ☀️ Come down, have a wander round and come and say hello to us!

🚜🌾 THE PLOUGHING MATCH IS TOMORROW! 🌾🚜The weather is looking good ☀️The ground is good 👌We’re nearly ready for what’s se...
04/09/2026

🚜🌾 THE PLOUGHING MATCH IS TOMORROW! 🌾🚜

The weather is looking good ☀️
The ground is good 👌
We’re nearly ready for what’s set to be a fantastic day out!

There’s loads happening throughout the day…

🚜 Ploughing
🚜 Vintage display
🐑 Petting farm
🐕 Dog show
🚜 Tractor rides
🌳 Hedgelaying
👷 NEW – Have a go on a digger!
🛍️ Stalls
🍔 Plenty of food and refreshments
Plus lots more to see and do!

📅 Tomorrow – Saturday 5th September

Bring the family, bring the dog and come spend the day with us.

See you tomorrow! 🚜🐑🌾

Wednesday morning means Home Ed Farm Club 🐑🥔Today we were learning all about selecting lambs for the future of the flock...
02/09/2026

Wednesday morning means Home Ed Farm Club 🐑🥔

Today we were learning all about selecting lambs for the future of the flock.

The children learnt how to correctly s*x the lambs, what we look for in a lamb we might want to keep for breeding plus some of the reasons we might choose not to breed from another.

By the end of the session they were confidently looking at the lambs and making their own decisions 🐑

We also dug up some of the potatoes we planted earlier in the year 🥔 From planting them, watching them grow and finally harvesting them… next week we get to enjoy them together at our Farm Club camp out! ⛺️🔥

Not bad for a Wednesday morning at Farm Club!

02/09/2026

Wednesday morning means Home Ed Farm Club 🐑🥔

Today we were learning all about selecting lambs for the future of the flock.

The children learnt how to correctly s*x the lambs, what we look for in a lamb we might want to keep for breeding plus some of the reasons we might choose not to breed from another.

By the end of the session they were confidently looking at the lambs and making their own decisions 🐑

We also dug up some of the potatoes we planted earlier in the year 🥔 From planting them, watching them grow and finally harvesting them… next week we get to enjoy them together at our Farm Club camp out! ⛺️🔥

Not bad for a Wednesday morning at Farm Club!

🐎 Tuesday is also our hobby horse sessions! We've had lots of fun by taking it in turns to take charge of leading everyo...
01/09/2026

🐎 Tuesday is also our hobby horse sessions! We've had lots of fun by taking it in turns to take charge of leading everyone around a course and going on a very exciting hack where the ponies enjoyed lots of puddle jumping 😁 when we got back we took them over some jumping poles and the children attempted to move it higher and higher each round. We offer these hobby horse fitness sessions for FREE and that's all because of some amazing funding given to us from Sports England 🥰

🐴 our SEND group had a very pony themed week this week. We all helped muck out the stables, cleaning and filling water b...
01/09/2026

🐴 our SEND group had a very pony themed week this week. We all helped muck out the stables, cleaning and filling water buckets and leaving out lots of yummy food. We then watched them all come in, watched them eat their brunch before giving them a good old brush down. We also had lots of time to meet our new chickens 🐔 and a lovely play 🥰

🌿🐴 AFTER SCHOOL AT COUNTRYSIDE CONNECT 🐴🌿Looking for something a little different after school? Come and spend the after...
31/08/2026

🌿🐴 AFTER SCHOOL AT COUNTRYSIDE CONNECT 🐴🌿

Looking for something a little different after school?

Come and spend the afternoon with us on the farm! 💚

Drop off sessions for children aged 6+

🐴 TUESDAYS | 4pm–7pm
Hobby Horse Fitness & Play
Hobby horses, ponies, games, fitness activities and plenty of time for free play.

🌱 WEDNESDAYS | 4pm–7pm
Wild Roots
Weekly hands-on sessions with a monthly rotation of Farming, Forest, Equestrian and Nature.

✨ Both groups are completely FREE to attend thanks to funding from Sport England and The National Lottery Community Fund.

📍 Grange Farm, Marston on Dove, DE65 5GB

Spaces must be booked in advance 👇
www.countrysideconnectcic.co.uk/booknow⁠

Come straight from school, swap the classroom for the farm and spend the afternoon outdoors with us! 🐑🌾🐴

🌿 WEEKLY HOME ED GROUPS AT COUNTRYSIDE CONNECT 🐑🐴Did you know we have Home Ed sessions running every Tuesday and Wednesd...
31/08/2026

🌿 WEEKLY HOME ED GROUPS AT COUNTRYSIDE CONNECT 🐑🐴

Did you know we have Home Ed sessions running every Tuesday and Wednesday here at the farm? 💚

We want our groups to be welcoming, affordable and give children the chance to spend time outdoors, around animals and with other Home Ed families.

🐑 TUESDAYS – SEND Stay & Play | 10am–12:30pm
A relaxed session with animals, outdoor play, crafts and gentle farm-based activities.
💚 Pay What You Can Afford

🐴 TUESDAYS – Hobby Horse Fitness & Play | 1pm–3:30pm
An active afternoon of hobby horse fun, ponies, games, fitness and plenty of free play!
✨ FREE

🌾 WEDNESDAYS – Home Ed Farm Club | 10am–1pm
Weekly hands-on sessions with a monthly rotation of Farming, Forest, Equestrian and Nature.
💚 Pay What You Can Afford

📍 Grange Farm, Marston on Dove, DE65 5GB

Come for the animals, activities and outdoor time, for the friendships, freedom and lovely little community that's grown around our groups. 💚

Book online www.countrysideconnectcic.co.uk/booknow

Please share with any Home Ed families who might be looking for something like this. 🥰

Address

Grange Farm
Derby
DE655GB

Telephone

+447949406626

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