Come and join us for lambing at Whirlow Hall Farm on Friday 19th February 2010 from 11am to 3pm

Warm up with hot drinks and biscuits and sample our delicious Whirlow barbecue for lunch

Children £3.00 (2-14 yr olds)
Adults £2.50
Family £10.00 (2 x child 2 x adults)

Food not included in the ticket price

Please do not bring dogs, and we advise that this event is not suitable for pregnant women.

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust
Whirlow Lane
Sheffield
S11 9QF

Tel: 0114 235 2678

Email: deborahr@whirlowhallfarm.org

All proceeds to Whirlow Hall Farm Trust - Charity No 508910

Here is the Junior winning entry for the Dore Writing Competition 2009

"How I See The World in 2050" by Eve, aged 11

Greed,
Dear reader,
Expect what you read to come and bite back,
Unless you curb your greedy appetitie,
From planet killers that are used so abundantly.

A muddy sheet of yellowy brown sky covers what`s above my head,
Echoing along the ground a solitary can clatters the only sound to meet my ears,
A chilling wind sweeps effortlessly, whistling and wailing like a crying child.

Is this all that`s left of the world I stand upon?
Of the animals that roamed freely?
Of all mankind that call this planet home?
Of the inventions so cleverly crafted?
Is this all that`s left?

I feel as if my heart has been torn from my chest,
Sadness eats up what`s inside me,
Like pollution did to our planet earth,
They warned us severely,
But we ignored and carried on our faults,
And our dear world crumbled like a biscuit,
Unable to cope with our innumerable mistakes,
It disintegrated to what it is now.

So I hope I have warned you of the horrific happenings to come,
As for you they are preventable,
But now for us, all I can say,
Ignorance killed our planet earth.

Now that the main work on the drainage system has now been completed work has started on the footpath and car park. Unfortunately this has been held up by the bad weather but work will recommence as soon as conditions allow.

In addition a number of trees will be planted by the Parks and Countryside section of the City Council during February to replace those damaged during the recent drainage work and to fill some of the bare spots on the rec.

Dore Village Society would like to thank all those involved in the works and will continue to monitor this project and offer “top up” support with its own funds where necessary.

Residents can help maintain the stability of the ground by reporting immediately any unauthorised vehicles on the “Rec” to the police using their 101 number and describing those involved – but don’t approach them.