The Plot North Lancashire

01/04/2026

🙏 MASSIVE THANKS to all those who donated and shared the Crowdfunding campaign to get Summerhouse Community Farm up and running.
💚The final amount raised is £30190 exceeding the target which means it's time to crack on and start implementing the design of the farm.
🌱Your support will now transform this under-used, degraded land into a vibrant, community-led farm that brings food growing, ecological restoration and community learning together in one place.
There are opportunities to find out more about the farm during Spring into Action Week 20 April - 2 May and to visit.
Check out details here; https://loom.ly/k6nPy14
Hope to see you soon!

30/03/2026

💚HAPPY MONDAY NEWS!!💚

We have reached 97% of the target to raise funds to set up Summerhouse Community Farm, The Plot's new home just a short walk away from Lancaster city centre.

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated - this means we can implement the permaculture design for the farm this year and we're really looking forward to welcoming everyone who has purchased a reward.

There are still a few rewards left if you know of anyone who can help us find the final 3% and help plant the seeds of hope for a resilient local food economy.

🍃 Browse the rewards here and donate to the farm
https://communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/summerhouse-community-farm
Sustain Permaculture Magazine Open Food Network UK Better Food Traders Beyond Radio Crowdfunder Lancaster Lancaster District Lancaster Guardian

10/03/2026

We're SO close! Match funding window closes tomorrow.

Listen to Ellen Beyond Radio chatting about what we're doing to set up a thriving community farm in Lancaster.

Can you help? Any donation, no matter how small will help us achieve a massive impact in the community.

https://www.beyond.radio/news/local-news/listen-30k-fundraiser-for-lancaster-community-farm-closing-in-on-target/

Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/summerhouse-community-farm


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27/02/2026

💚Help grow the dream of a community farm in the heart of Lancaster!

Our 'soon to be' new home, Summerhouse Community Farm already belongs to the community — with the support of the FoodFutures network, LESS has achieved the hardest part of buying land, and with the community, created an initial permaculture design.

Now, we need your help to bring it to life.

Watch this lovely film from Crowdfunder and Ellen will give you a tour of the farm and tell you why it's such an exciting opportunity.

What if your local farm could grow food, skills and community all in one place? 🌱Summerhouse Community Farm is transforming three acres in Lancaster into a ...

23/02/2026

🌱We are over HALF way to the target of £30,000 with 2 WEEKS to go for match-funding with Aviva Community Foundation!

💚THANK YOU to all who have donated so far and for all the encouraging comments.

🙏 Please keep sharing - the dream of getting Summerhouse Community Farm off the ground is in touching distance.

Every penny donated will help the Lancaster community grow, healthy, seasonal produce, and to share practical, growing skills that nurture the land into the future - creating space for nature to thrive and for people to enjoy!

🥦And don't forget - there are still lots of veggie rewards on offer - from a share of the first crops to community meals, growing workshops and more!

Thank you!
https://communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/summerhouse-community-farm
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09/02/2026

We're sad to be leaving Old Holly Farm where we've had a fabulous 5 years!
But we're now looking to the future and over the next few weeks we're CROWDFUNDING to raise £30000 to set up Summerhouse Community Farm, and implement the community-inspired design.

💚We're blown away by the generosity and support shown for this project and have already reached 30% of the target. THANK YOU for the wonderful comments and encouraging words.💚

There's still time to donate and enjoy one of the many enticing rewards on offer
Take a look here: https://communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/summerhouse-community-farm

🙏Please share with your colleagues, friends and family

04/02/2026

💚The Crowdfunder is now live to set up Summerhouse Community Farm and bring the community-inspired vision to life! 💚

This will be our new home and we need your help to get it all off the ground!
Please share with your friends and family, or donate and buy one of the lovely rewards - including a share of the first crops!
Any donation, no matter how small will really help.
https://communitiesfund.avivafoundation.org.uk/p/summerhouse-community-farm
THANK YOU!

27/01/2026

Who's joining us for Potato Day? See you there :)

Lancaster’s ‘Potato Day’ falls on January 31 2026 at the Friends Meeting House – the building next to the train station. From 10am to 3pm Potato Day’s doors will be open to all, with free entry and a range of activities to entice you to stay, including a potato-themed Cafe, a seed swap, a ...

09/01/2026

❄️ Join us for the annual FoodFriends Feast
Thursday 29 January, 6.15 - 8pm

Celebrating local produce and the impact of FoodFriends members in supporting local food projects.

Come along with a friend for some winter cheer and learn more about the FoodFriends scheme, the work it supports and exciting plans for the year ahead.

😋 FoodFriends is a small-scale local lottery scheme where members can win monthly local food or cafe vouchers for just £5 per month. The money raised supports the growing of local produce and the training of new farmers.

💚Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more.

Tickets are FREE, but if you are able to make a donation this will help cover the cost of the meal
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://foodfutures.org.uk/events/foodfriends-winter-feast/

FoodFutures: North Lancashire

10/12/2025

❄️FoodFriends Winter Feast
Thursday 29 January, 6.15 - 8pm

Join us for the annual FoodFriends Feast to celebrate the impact of FoodFriends members in supporting local food projects.

Hosted at The Friends Meeting House in Lancaster - we'll be celebrating local produce & the training programme for new growers.

Come along with a friend for some winter cheer and learn more about the FoodFriends scheme and the work it supports.

Everyone is welcome. Tickets are free, but if you are able to make a donation this will help cover the cost of the meal
RESERVE YOUR SPOT: https://loom.ly/lp6kL_E

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The Quarterhouse Lancaster

17/11/2025

💚The joy of growing community as well as veg!

In early November, as the season closes, the Plot team came together to take stock, reflect and share dreams for the future.

FarmStarters Chris, Richard and Tommy have been on a journey of personal discovery, putting ideas into action, being part of a big supportive network and reaped the benefits of shared expertise from lots of great people!

Project Coordinator, Ellen Pearce, shares from a review of the year with the team.

https://loom.ly/ZhABEmo

Reflections on a year at the Plot 2025 Ellen Pearce, Coordinator, shares from a review of the year with the team In early November, as the season closes, the Plot team came together to take stock, reflect and share dreams for the future. The team agreed it had been a good year. Last year, in contras...

14/11/2025

Forget

Here at the Plot - it's GREEN FRIDAY!

💚Buy a FoodFriends gift membership - a truly meaningful gift with positive impacts on the community. 💚

Perfect for your loved one who really really does not want any more 'stuff' but loves local food.

Buy a gift membership online here;
https://loom.ly/c34Ycw0

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