Celebrating World Book Night in style with George and Dunstan the donkeys – thanks to our lovely volunteers we handed out 6 boxes of books, well done everyone!

Out of work in Tower Hamlets?

We’re looking for people to join our Urban Farmer scheme. You’ll get expert advice on growing fruit and vegetables and caring for livestock.

You can keep your produce to eat, or sell it through our Farm shop or new market. We’ll teach you how to turn fruit and veg into groceries to make more money along with business skills that could help you get back into work.

The Farm is a fun and friendly place where you can make friends. And we’ll give you a tasty and healthy lunch to boost you learning new skills.

If you’ve been unemployed for more than a year, can spend 15 hours a week on the Farm and live in the borough of Tower Hamlets, contact Karen@stepneycityfarm.org or call 020 7790 8204.

New Farm Director

Celia Hammond, manager for the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Peckham, will be the new Farm Director.

She joins us as maternity cover for Jessica Hodge, our first staff Director. Jessica has headed the Farm for the past two years, thanks to funding from the City Bridge Trust.

Celia has developed innovative arts, gardening, food growing, conservation and community education courses to engage hard-to-reach groups across South London and the South Coast.

She says: ‘I have heard lots of good things about Stepney City Farm and its enthusiastic, dedicated team. I am looking forward to exploring fundraising ideas for the benefit of the Farm: introducing some new project ideas to help us reach our potential.’

Newborn kids

Birth announcement: To Ms Tinkle and Mr Gargle: twin daughters, yet to be named, born just before 7pm in the Birthing Suite at The Barn, Stepney City Farm, on Monday 11 March 2013. Mother and children are all doing well. Special thanks to midwives Katharine, Neil and Terry.
Photo-journalist Lucy Piper took the wonderful picture of intern Terry

The Farmers’ Market
Farm trustees, volunteers and guinea pigs made one of their popular visits to Watney Market on Saturday 9 March.

We’re going to be turning up at markets in Tower Hamlets over the next few months: where would you like us to visit? There’ll be the chance to sign up to find out all the Farm events, craft workshops, food and fun and to say hello to a guinea pig or donkey.

It won’t be long before our own Farmers’ Market comes to Stepney. Keep a look out for news.
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Stepney City Farm in London’s East End is a working farm, Rural Arts Centre and community meeting place. We give children and adults a chance to meet farm animals, learn how to grow food and try out arts and crafts.

Come and visit us on Stepney Way, London E1 3DG, near Stepney Green Underground and Limehouse DLR stations. We’re open for drop-in visitors 10am to 4pm from Tuesday – Sunday and Public Holiday Mondays. For more information please call 020 7790 8204 or email info@stepneycityfarm.org