Christmas is Coming!

There is certainly an air of familiar excitement as we approach Christmas time. The staff and animals are all sensing the arrival of somebody very special and keep looking into the sky for signs of his sleigh and Rudolph’s shiny red nose! Yes that’s right, Father Christmas is here at Home Farm on the 10th/11th 17th/18th and even Christmas Eve! That will be a very busy day and night for him as he will have so many boys and girls to see during the day as well as delivering all those presents at night.

Our hard-working Reindeer Prancer and Dancer are very eager to help him that night and they are by far the most excited about his arrival than anybody. This will be the first year in history that the farm have owned their own Reindeer (apart from when Father Christmas has them on loan) and we think it is going to make our Christmas here all the more magical. Let’s not forget our other stars of the show our donkeys Frosty and Seren (welsh for 'star') who always look forward to their irreplaceable part in our live nativity, and of course the relentless fuss lavished on them by you all!

Lisa, Kip the sheepdog, Elly and Frosty the donkey in the snow last year

As well as our Storyteller who weaves tales of festive magic, we will have a Children’s entertainer to create a fun-filled atmosphere as well as traditional merry go rounds. There will be choirs and brass bands to bring that traditional and warm feel to the event who will play their music around the nativity scene which houses our farmyard friends in their stable. We will also be creating an opportunity for a photo opportunity on Santa’s sleigh which has been lovingly crafted by our dedicated National Trust volunteers. Last but certainly not least Father Christmas will be in his winter wonderland of Christmas trees and twinkling lights waiting for you with his sacks full of presents for all those good girls and boys! His merry hardworking elves will show you the way into his magical grotto – make sure you look out for them!

All in all we are hoping we can offer you a festive and fun filled Christmas here at the farm, so please come and join us for a magical and memorable time. All the staff and animals are looking forward to seeing you! All that is left for us to say is WE HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! From all the staff and animals at Home Farm, EEY-ORE, NEIGH, MOO, OINK, QUACK, CHEEP, BAA!

Lisa Kennedy, Farm Assistant