We are very grateful for the generous support from the Somerset Community Foundation, their donation will make a big difference to the running of the Countrymen’s club just across the border in Dorset. We would also like to thank Dike and son, Stalbridge who have also made a generous donation. This will help local men […]
Countrymen recently receive a funding boost curtesy of Hunt’s Food Group community fund, here is their post. At Hunt’s Food Group, we are passionate about using our business as a force for good. We have been proud to support many local and national charities for many years, and in 2022, we pledged to increase this
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On Tuesday 9th May the Countrymen’s club at Boyshill near Sherborne, hosted a special party for club members and friends of the club to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The weather thankfully stayed dry as the barn filled up with countrymen and their families. We were entertained by a wonderful trio called Doctor
Countrymen’s club special event for the Coronation. Read More »
The Dorset group have been keeping warm by digging over the compost in the polytunnels. We have had donations of seeds from the local community, so we will soon be able to get planting! The cattle and ponies all have full winter coats on and the Shetlands resemble hairy barrels at the moment. I am
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We have had a busy autumn and winter, with many new men joining the club as covid regulations relax. We still have plenty of ventilation in the barn and of course out and about on the farm! This winter, we have a good crop of broad beans growing nicely and ready to be planted in
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Countrymen UK marks 10th anniversary at Dorset farm to celebrate all the men it has helped find the respite and meaningful activity they longed for At the end of July many local people gathered at Ryland’s Farm, just outside Sherborne, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the innovative Countrymen UK Club which has featured on
What a year we have had. We have weathered changing restrictions and fluctuating numbers in our group, but we have kept going with lots of great projects and ventures.
Winter blog from The Countrymen’s club, Rylands Farm Read More »
Welcome to our Winter newsletter. It has been great to see so many of our members at the farm throughout the autumn and we would like to welcome our new volunteers
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Find out what’s been happening over the summer and look forward to autumn.
Autumn Newsletter 2021 Read More »
