First, ‘A History of Easton Lodge – The Countess and Her Gardens’. The Gardens, grounds and whole estate of Easton Lodge date back to Tudor times and are situated a few minutes outside the historic market town of Great Dunmow.
After our speaker has finished we will have the raffle (called by Spencer Christy from Lauriston Farm), to be followed by his 10-minute or so presentation. Please do not leave early
They have formed a Charitable Community Benefit Society for the farm and are running a community share offer at the moment. It is to form a community run business and people’s share pledges will fund an expansion of the Biodynamic produce as well as start them working with adults with learning difficulties.
Situated right on the Blackwater Estuary, just outside Goldhanger, Lauriston Farm’s 210 acres are managed using Biodynamic techniques and philosophy inspired by Rudolph Steiner’s Agriculture Lectures from 1924. The farm is home to rare breed Shetland cattle and North Ronaldsay sheep, bee hives, laying hens, vegetables, woodland and a strong social farming impulse. Eighty-five per cent of the farm is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Within this, there are also two listed ancient monuments, produce Demeter certified beef, lamb, vegetables, fruits and meadow hay and organically certified knitting yarn, sheepskin rugs and throws.
You can read about it in the (reduced resolution) share offer document below. Alternatively, you can download the full size document as a PDF via this link and also find further information about the farm and the offer, on the farm’s website at www.lauristonfarm.co.uk
Tea will be served after Spencer’s presentation.
Share Offer Prospectus