Botton Village

01/09/2026

There are just a couple of spaces left on our basket‑weaving workshop, taking place on 10 September at Botton Village Café. Book now for a full, hands-on of creativity, making something beautiful with natural materials. The workshop costs £85 per person, including all materials, refreshments, lunch… and cake! We can’t wait to welcome you. Book via our online shop https://bit.ly/4qpJJ8p

01/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ We’re over 1,000 miles! 🎉

Botton Village Community members are still going strong and have now completed over 1,000 miles towards our challenge target of 1,486 miles. Every mile gets us closer to raising £10,000 for a minibus for our rural community, which is home to adults with a wide range of support needs.

Our Walking Group continues to be as active as ever, enjoying walks around Staithes and even playing cricket on the beach at Redcar.

Our Botton Sports Day was also a great success, with residents taking part in lots of activities throughout the afternoon before finishing with a special award celebration. Well done to everyone who participated!

We are now so close to reaching our £10,000 fundraising goal. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, your generosity and encouragement mean so much.

We’re asking for your support with the final push. Every pound donated is greatly appreciated and will help us reach our £10,000 target.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/cheryl-carr-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Together, we can do it! 💪🌟

01/09/2026

🍞 Feeling peckish? Pop into Botton Village Café for freshly made sandwiches, toasties, breakfasts and lunches, prepared by our team, which includes adults with support needs.

Many of our dishes are made using bread baked just a stone’s throw away by our neighbours at the inclusive Esk Valley Camphill Community Bakehouse, making every visit a true taste of Botton Village.

Whether you're stopping by for a bite to eat or a relaxing cuppa in the heart of the North York Moors, we'd love to welcome you: https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/visit-shop/botton-cafe/

🕘 Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 3.30pm

28/08/2026

🍞 Freshly baked in Botton Village and served in our café.

Our delicious Yorkshire loaf cake is freshly made by our cafe team, including people we support, right here Botton Village.

Every slice helps create meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs to learn skills, build confidence and be part of a thriving community and - as a not-for-profit cafe - every order helps us continue our work to create a life of opportunity for all.

We're open on Bank Holiday Monday from 9am to 3:30pm - pop in for breakfast, lunch or a slice of cake and taste the difference for yourself!

Take a peek at our menu here: https://www.camphillvillagetrust.org.uk/visit-shop/botton-cafe/

20/08/2026

We're looking for cafe assistants to work alongside adults with learning disabilities and other support needs in our community cafe, nestled in the heart of the beautiful North York Moors. Pop into Botton Village Cafe for a visit or email [email protected] for more information.

Looking for a part-time role where you can be part of a friendly café team and work with fresh, seasonal produce?

We’re recruiting for two permanent, part-time Cafe Assistant positions at Botton Village, Danby:

Position 1: 7.5 hours per week – Saturday
Position 2: 15 hours per week – Friday and Saturday

Salary: £12.71 per hour

The role involves supporting the successful running of the café, including food preparation and production, customer service, cash handling, cleaning, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and health and safety.

You’ll be working with fresh, local, seasonal and organic produce where possible, helping to create a welcoming environment for customers and supporting the café team with day-to-day operations, special events and functions.

Other responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with menu planning and development
• Supporting food production for special events, parties and functions
• Providing friendly and welcoming customer service
• Taking orders and serving food and drinks
• Operating the till and handling cash
• Maintaining food hygiene, health and safety standards

The role is based at Botton Village, Danby, in the North Yorkshire Moors. Botton is not accessible by public transport, so reliable travel to the site is essential and having your own vehicle is extremely advantageous.

If you’re positive, enthusiastic and enjoy working as part of a mixed ability team, this could be the opportunity for you!

Find out more and apply here:
https://ow.ly/jJ1S50ZAl7B

19/08/2026

We love running willow‑weaving workshops for the people we support as part of our nature‑based arts and crafts sessions - and now we’re hosting a public workshop which is open to all.

Join us for a Basket Weaving Workshop at Botton Village Café on 10 September, from 8.30am to 3.30pm. It’s a full, hands‑on day of creativity, and perfect for anyone who enjoys making something beautiful with natural materials.

The workshop costs £85 per person, including all materials, refreshments, lunch… and cake!

Spaces are limited, so book early if you’d like to join us.
We can’t wait to welcome you. Book via our online shop https://bit.ly/4qpJJ8p

07/08/2026

🏅 A Huge Congratulations to Claire Wolstencroft! 🎉

What an incredible achievement! Claire has successfully completed the Mind over Moors 36-mile run – an amazing challenge that required determination, resilience, and dedication. We couldn't be prouder!

Not only did Claire conquer this incredible event, but she also raised funds in support of our fundraising campaign. Your kindness and commitment mean so much to us, and we're incredibly grateful for your fantastic support.

Please join us in congratulating Claire on this outstanding accomplishment and thank you to everyone who continues to support our fundraising efforts. Together, we can achieve great things! 💙

With Claire's incredible help, we're just £1,190 away from hitting our Botton Bus Fundraiser target!! Can you help us with one final push, and bring improved transport to the Village, creating more opportunities for the people we support?

https://www.justgiving.com/page/cheryl-carr-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

01/08/2026

Botton was truly in bloom this week! 🌸

Wednesday saw our community come together for another wonderful Botton in Bloom celebration, and from the moment the day began, there was a real buzz in the air. The day started with Laura and Angela making some delicious blackcurrant syrup with currants the team picked that morning; it was the perfect accompaniment to the ice cream enjoyed at tea break. Final judging got underway, certificates were being prepared, strawberries and cream were potted up ready for the afternoon celebrations, and excitement could be felt across the village.

As a land-based charity, everything we do is rooted in nature. Our Nature-based Therapies and Skills Programme celebrates the land we have farmed and gardened organically since Botton first began. From home-grown willow crafted into beautiful baskets and sculptures, to homemade jams and chutneys using Botton-grown fruit and vegetables, and our award-winning cheeses made with milk from our organic dairy herd, caring for the land is at the heart of our community.

This year's competition featured a fantastic mix of returning favourites and exciting new categories. Alongside classics such as the tallest sunflower, straightest cucumber, heaviest marrow and tastiest pesto, new "Field to Fork" categories celebrated everything from the tastiest homemade jam to the longest carrot and even the smallest potato—because at Botton, we like to do things our own way! 😊

Judging took place over several weeks, with different teams helping to assess the wide variety of categories. From wildlife-friendly gardens and sensory spaces to the smartest gardens, delicious homemade produce and creative harvest displays, every entry showcased the care, creativity and dedication of our community.

The afternoon presentation was a wonderful celebration of everyone's hard work and achievements. Congratulations to all of our winners and everyone who took part—you have all helped make Botton bloom in the most colourful, creative and inspiring way.

🌻 Blooming brilliant! Roll on Botton in Bloom 2027! 🌻

30/07/2026

Walking Group Adventures 🚶‍♂️🥾

Last week saw the group heading back to Boggle Hole for some more exploring. They even discovered a mysterious Boggle Cave and waited patiently... but sadly, yet again, no Boggles decided to make an appearance! 👀

While exploring, the group spotted information boards about the famous Ravenscar seal colony. Naturally, they agreed to walk along the beach in the hope of spotting one of the 300 or so seals that call the area home. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, not a single seal appeared... although we have a feeling the group's rather enthusiastic seal impressions may have encouraged them to stay hidden! 🦭😄

Not to be defeated, the group returned this week for Seal Spotting: Take Two! This time they headed straight to Ravenscar. Although recent cliff slips prevented them from reaching the best viewpoint, perseverance paid off! They spotted several seals bobbing in the sea and more than 20 seals relaxing on the rocks. (Take a look at the photo – you might need to zoom in! 🔍🦭)

The adventure continued with a walk along the old railway line, adding even more miles to our minibus fundraising challenge.

🎉 Walking Group Total: 288.26 miles! 🎉

A huge well done to everyone involved. Here are the current Walking Group individual totals:

🥾 Ian – 14 miles
🥾 Adam – 43.7 miles
🥾 Dan – 46.56 miles
🥾 Alistair– 33.1 miles
🥾 Simon – 20.7 miles
🥾 Ben – 48.9 miles
🥾 David – 26.6 miles
🥾 Support Worker- Iain – 55.7 miles

What an amazing effort from everyone! Every mile brings us closer to our fundraising goal for a new community minibus. Keep up the fantastic work! 💚

You can check out our Fundraising initiate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/cheryl-carr-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

29/07/2026

This Week's Special at Botton Café 🥧

Comfort food at its best! This week we're serving our chunky, homemade Cumberland Sausage Pie – packed with flavour and freshly baked.

Served with a crisp, fresh salad and your choice of our delicious Botton chutnies, it's the perfect lunch for only £8!

Pop in and give it a try while it's on this week's specials menu – we'd love to see you! 💚