TEACHERS are being invited to an evening at the farm to teach schoolchildren more about food and farming.
The charity Farming and Countryside Education has organised a free twilight training session has been organised for teachers and teaching assistants at Hall Hill Farm, near Lanchester on Tuesday, May 16.
Face spokesman David Etheridge said: “Children and young people need to learn about the origins of their food and ingredients, and understand the importance of farming in bringing that food to their plates.
“The teacher sessions are an opportunity for teachers to enjoy a visit to an established venue, review teaching resources and discuss the practicalities of making safe and enjoyable visits”.
Places on the session are free but must be pre-booked through davide@face-online.org.uk.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here