The farm has been in the Thurlby family for four generations and used to employ up to 30 people, but with the increased farm machinery power, falling farm prices and the reduction of agricultural workers, Andy now farms as LC & A H Thurlby and neighbouring farmer P N Watts in partnership. The farm grows wheat, barley, potatoes, sugar beet and oilseed rape. Sunflower seeds are also grown for Vine H
ouse Farm Bird Seed, a business in Deeping St Nicholas. Asparagus and Christmas Trees are grown and sold, in season, from Tallington Farm (Mill Lane). The farm also has sheep grazing the land. Tallington Farm is situated in the strategic position on the A1175 road which runs between Stamford and Spalding. The River Welland passes across the south of the village and the remains of a Boat Canal are also on the farm. A hundred metres further south is the Lincolnshire county boundary. Neolithic and Bronze age pottery plus evidence of flat and barrow graves evidences earlier farmers than the Thurlbys, although it is only visible from the air. Tallington Farm is part of the Higher Level Scheme. As part of this commitment to the larger environmental impact, wild bird seed (kale, quinoa, wild radish, millet and maize) crops are planted for the wild birds and insects and also acts as pheasant cover. We have also planted over 1000 metres of new hedging to encourage birdlife and insects. There are also a number of natural spring ponds which harbour carp and crayfish as well as tadpoles and plants. An area of marsh ground also has reedbeds. In the farmyard, there are three Rescue donkeys and a menagerie of chickens, rabbits and cats. Andy and Louise are very keen to promote farming, the environment and the countryside, to educate young children, promoting British Agriculture and ensuring children growing up today are aware of where their food comes from and to respect the countryside. FARM VISITS
If you are interested in a farm visit please contact Andy or Louise on the numbers below. We would like to meet you before your visit to discuss your group requirements. We can then tailor your visit to link into your curriculum requirements. It is also an opportunity to discuss Health & Safety precautions and any disabled or special needs requirements. The maximum number of pupils we like is 30, accompanied by teachers and volunteers of a ratio of 1 adult : 6 children. We expect your visit to last approx. two hours depending on your requirements. There is no charge for the visit. There is sufficient parking for one large coach or three smaller minibuses in the farmyard or alternatively, parking is available for eight cars. A classroom with washing and changing facilities is available as well as toilet facilities. When out in the fields, parking and toilet facilities will be discussed at a pre-visit with teachers. Contact Details:
Andy Thurlby or Louise Isaacs
The Farmhouse
Mill Lane
Tallington
Stamford
Lincs
PE9 4RR
Mob 07715490365
E-Mail [email protected]
