SOMETHING unusual is happening at Clapham Junction this month.

From June 6-10, Shallowford Farm, a Charitable Trust providing residential farming experiences for young people from inner city areas, will be setting up a five-day pop-up farm event at Providence House Youth Club, near Clapham Junction.

This educational experience will showcase the important relationship between farming and conservation and the value of the UK’s wild spaces such as Dartmoor National Park. 

The event will feature a carousel of interactive and tactile activities where people can meet livestock including cows, pigs and sheep, learn about the importance of commons and discover the wonders and history of Dartmoor National Park.

Pamela Woods, Chair of Dartmoor National Park Authority said: ‘Dartmoor National Park Authority is delighted to be able to support this initiative. 

‘We hope to inspire people about the important connections between farming and the environment, to get involved in local conservation projects and find ways to enable more people to visit Dartmoor and enjoy its special qualities. 

‘This is a good example of partnership working to deliver our shared vision to make Dartmoor a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can visit.’

Julia McDade, Trust Manager for the Shallowford Trust hopes: ‘that the pop-up farm in such an unusual place will inspire young and old to discover the wonders of farming and the wild beauty of Dartmoor. 

‘The distance may seem formidable, but as Providence House families will testify, the journey is part of the fun in the transition from city to rural life. 

‘We hope the pop-up farm will encourage more people from London to visit.’

This event will be open to schools in the week through a booking system, but will be open to the public, for free of charge on Saturday June 10, from 10am until 4pm. No booking necessary and all are welcome.