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Snakehall Farm Open Day – Save the Date!
We are offering stall holders the opportunity to celebrate alongside all the fun on the farm this September, if you are a local artisan, crafty creative or food truck celebrating the best of produce we would love to hear from you. Stalls will be offered on a £10 or more charitable donation plus a donation to our 35K for 35 Years Grand Prize Raffle. For more details call our office on 01353 662010 or send us an email to enquiries[@]prospectstrust.org.uk
This event only happens on important milestones of The Prospects Trust so make sure you save the date and come celebrate all the fun growing on Snakehall Farm.
We will be opening up our newly emerging Nature Reserve and offer farm trails, tractor rides and lots of other fun activities for all. With free entry and free parking perhaps you will buy a raffle ticket or two too? All funds raised at this event will be going towards our £35k for 35 Years appeal https://prospectstrust.org.uk/35k-for-35-years/.
Are you a Great British Baker? Why not enter our Cake or Bake competition to see if you can rival our outstanding Enterprise Kitchen creations? The winning cake will win a prize and all of your bakes will be sold as part of our fundraising efforts – tea and prize winning cake anyone?
We will also be bringing back our much loved Snakehall Farm Scarecrow Competition – with the best dressed scarecrow winning a prize and all of them being part of our farm trails. Entries need to be dropped off by Friday 13th of September so they are ready to “greet” all of our visitors on the big day.
The Great Outdoors at Snakehall Farm
Did you listen in?
Did you listen live to the BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s Great Outdoors programme on Sunday 28th May?
Well if you didn’t you missed the most fabulous farm in Cambridgeshire being showcased by Amir! But do not miss out as you can listen back to the show on BBC Sounds for 28 days or click to hear our captured edit, the soundbites of Snakehall Farm:
Unwrapped – Finalist in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2023
Farm Shop & Deli Show has unveiled the regional finalists in its 2023 Retailer Awards – comprising some of the UK’s best loved specialist retailers, pillars of their respective communities and champions of great produce and sustainable practice.
An esteemed panel of judges have taken into consideration the ways in which retailers have played an important role in supporting and developing their staff, before creating their shortlist of regional finalists, whittled down from hundreds of entries. Executive Director of The Prospects Trust said “opening the invite to a national award at such a prestigious trade show made us whoop with delight. The trade show at the NEC was where our initial ideas took shape, finding the scales, till, the refill wall and even suppliers over 4 years ago. Unwrapped is a social enterprise GREENgrocery combining the best deli style food, creating a new way to shop local, seasonal and sustainable for Ely, Cambridgeshire, we have our fingers crossed we may even scoop an award”.
The 68 successful businesses span 12 categories and nine UK regions, with some regions awarding ‘Best retailer’ to both small and large retailers. Prospects Trust Unwrapped Shop Manager Clare Rees said “its just super to be shortlisted and share the accolade with my great team of staff, Co-workers, volunteers and of course our supportive customers, we have even scheduled some much needed maintenance work in the shop while we close to attend the show”.
Back for 2023 the Awards will be selecting their ‘Newcomer of the Year’ as well as the return of the ‘Retailer of the Year’ accolade. These and the regional winners will be revealed live from Farm Shop & Deli Show, at the NEC Birmingham on Tuesday 25th April 2023, in what promises to be a thrilling celebration of the sector. A small team from The Prospects Trust Unwrapped are attending the show and are excited to take part in the award ceremony on Tuesday.
Take a look at the shortlisted finalists here: https://event.farmshopanddelishow.co.uk/live/en/page/finalist-shortlist
The finalists by region in full:
East Anglia
The Prospects Trust Unwrapped
Fodder
Friday Street Farm Shop
Poplar Nurseries
River Colne Food Co
The Goat Shed Farm Shop & Kitchen
The Grundisburgh Dog Delicatessen Ltd
The Norfolk Deli
Midlands
Aubrey Allen
Bells Farm Shop
Broad Bean Delicatessen
Canalside Farm, Shop & Cafe
Croots Farm Shop
Delilah Fine Foods Ltd
Drapers Lane Delicatessen
Farndon Fields Farm Shop
Harp Lane Deli
Reunion Deli
Stoughton Grange Farm Shop and Distillery
The Chuckling Cheese Company
Welbeck Farm Shop
North East
Coghlans at Barningham
Cut by Farmison & Co
George & Joseph Cheesemongers
Mainsgill Farmshop
Piper’s artisan sausages
Samuel Valentine – The Urban Food Hall
Yolk Farm
Northern Ireland
Clive’s Country corner
Colemans Farm Shop
Cunningham Butchers, Food Hall & Steak House
Millar Meats and Fine Foods
Quails fine foods
North West
Bells fishmongers ltd
Cheshire Smokehouse Limited
Chorlton Cheesemongers Ltd
Country Harvest
Gazegill Organics
Kami’s West Derby
Lovingly Artisan Bakery
Low Sizergh Barn
Roast Mutton
Scotland
Belhaven Smokehouse
Kj’s Bothy Bakery
Macauley’s Fruit and Veg Merchant
The House of Bruar
The Kedar Pantry
South East
Cheese Etc, The Pangbourne Cheese Shop
Cobbs Farm Shop, Cobbs at Winchester, Cobbs at Englefield, Cobbs at Manydown
Cowdray Farm Shop & cafe
Flock & Herd Butchery and Deli
Hampshire Artisan Foods Ltd – trading as Hampshire Deli & Farm Shop
Macknade Food Hall
Melrose & Morgan
The Grumpy Goat
The Hungry Guest
The Kitchen Food Company
Valentina Deli
South West
Bay Leaves Larder
Darts Farm
Durslade Farm Shop
Flourish Foodhall & Kitchen
Great Cornish Food Store
Greendale Farm Shop
Pipers Farm
Wales
Bodnant Welsh Food
Forage Farm Shop & Kitchen
Nolton Cross Farm Shop
To find out more about Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, visit https://www.farmshopanddelishow.co.uk/awards.
About The UK Food & Drink Shows:
The UK Food & Drink Shows unite four shows under one roof, covering the complete supply chain in three comprehensive days of insight, innovation and inspiration. Farm Shop & Deli Show joins National Convenience Show, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions and Food & Drink Expo, to create an unmissable proposition for progressive food and drink professionals across the industry.
While the content of each show has been tailored to meet the exacting requirements of its respective audience, The UK Food & Drink Shows are united by four overarching themes: Health & Nutrition, Sustainability, Technology and Consumer Insight; issues faced unilaterally that will filter down into every part of the show discourse. Find out more about Farm Shop & Deli Show at: https://www.farmshopanddelishow.co.uk/
Farm Shop & Deli Show is part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, run by William Reed Business Media.
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire “Make a Difference Awards” 2023 needs your nominations NOW!
Do you know someone who lives and works in Cambridgeshire that makes a positive difference to your life? Well now is the time to nominate them to share their care and recognise their talents, time and commitment to making Cambridgeshire the best county to live, work and learn together in.
In 2022 The Prospects Trust was nominated and we took the van full of very excited (and extremely glam n glittery, sorry Kevin if you posh shirt got sparkly) Co-workers to the award ceremony in Peterborough Cathedral. With Prospects Trust staff and Trustee Suze supporting; our Co-workers enjoyed the experience of an awards ceremony and lots of yummy canapes (Alex is a buffet ninja in a posh frock). Co-worker Amy still talks about the HipOpera entertainment and the MAD trophy sits pride of place back at our charity HQ in the Snakehall Farm Tea Barn.
We asked Co-workers Anna and Amy what they thought of being nominated and they said it was “exciting and made them proud of their workplace”, Co-worker Kevin said “everyone should nominate again this year as it was a really nice evening”. Alex would just love to represent The Prospects Trust at another award ceremony but we are not sure if it was the canapes or the conversation that made her night. Alex chatted with so many guests at the award ceremony back in 2022 and told everyone about the unique eco organic credentials of her farm.
So if you know someone who makes a difference – nominate now: BBC – Make a Difference
Help The Prospects Trust win £1000 for Christmas 2022!
Smiliest Server Award scooped by Prospects Trust Unwrapped Staff on behalf of the Co-workers
In Ely’s beautiful riverside Maltings at what is now the East Cambs annual glitterati calendar event of the year, The Ely Heroes Awards, our very sun shiny smiley Gem represented the whole team of Unwrapped and won the prestigious Smiliest Server of the Year award. Supported by Shop Manager Clare and fellow Retail Support Worker Mandy, Gem shone like the absolute gem she is (and maybe shook with nerves) as she was presented with the Ely Hero award on Friday 23rd September 2022. Gem wanted to accept the award on behalf of all of the amazing Co-workers (people with additional needs) she works alongside at Prospects Trust Unwrapped, in the heart of Ely. Gem works Monday to Wednesday, helping Co-workers serve customers the doorstep wedged toasties, flaky vegan sausage rolls and cappuccino smiles Unwrapped is now famous for in our super city of Ely. Gem is also known to belt into song, get Co-workers dancing on the shop floor and always brings a bit of pizzazz to a Monday morning. If you haven’t seen Ely’s Smiliest Server in action we suggest you get refilling and refuelling at Prospects Unwrapped today!
Farmer Mark formally represented The Prospects Trust at the event from turning Hero to Judge for this year’s awards. Back in 2019 Mark scooped Colleague of the Year and this year he had the humbling task of interviewing all the candidates in the Caring Companion category. Mark has been a dedicated member of social care for most of his working life and he was delighted to meet inspirational figures making the care sector even more caring.
The Prospects Trust wishes to thank all of the people, organisations and businesses who continue to make Ely Heroes Awards the most beautiful experience for our local super people and a huge congratulations to everyone nominated in this years awards.
Unwrap Your Potential in Retail this Autumn!
Course 1 – Retail Unwrapped – 6 week course from 12 Sept 2022
Cambridgeshire Skills Course Code: CSX3D102
Starting: Monday 12 September 2022
Duration: 6 sessions over 6 week(s)
Time: 10:00
Location: Lighthouse Ely
Cost: See Description.
For over 19s looking to step into retail
How to Enrol
Description
This (informal/accredited) course will start to build your confidence and introduce you to some of the skills and knowledge you will learn on the Award in Retail. You will learn to set personal learning goals, plan for progression in learning and work and refresh your skills ready for accredited learning.
To join this course you will need to be working in either a paid or voluntary job. You can apply to work with Prospects Unwrapped as part of this course package. For more information and to apply for a placement with Prospects Unwrapped please see:
https://prospectstrust.org.uk/prospects-trust-unwrapped/
You can still apply for this course if you have your own work placement.
Entry Requirements
There are no requirements for the course.
What will this course cover?
Your tutor will help you to set your own, individual learning goals that will support you towards achieving your qualification/course aims.
During the course you will cover:
– Set your own personal learning goals
– Plan for your own progression in learning and work
– Improve your communication and team working skills
– Start developing your skills for work in a retail environment
What could I do next?
You could progress to the Award in Retail.
You could also progress to an accredited IT, English or Maths course or onto another course which will help you advance in both the work environment and lifestyle.
TO ENROL FOR THIS COURSE:
Please click the How to Enrol button above
Or, call our friendly and dedicated Admissions Team on 01353 613013
Time and duration
Start Date: 12 September 2022
Start Time: 10:00
Day: Monday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 05:00
Total Weeks: 6
Location
Lighthouse Ely
13 Lynn Road
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4EG
Course 2 Prospects Unwrapped – Award in Business and Retail – 10 Week Course from October 2022
Cambridgeshire Skills Course Code: CSX3D101
Starting: Monday 31 October 2022
Duration: 12 sessions over 12 week(s)
Time: 10:00
Location: Lighthouse Ely
Cost: See Description.
Description
This informal course will start to build your confidence and introduce you to some of the skills and knowledge you will learn on the Award in Retail. You will learn to set personal learning goals, plan for progression in learning and work and refresh your skills ready for accredited learning. To join this course, you will need to be working in either a paid or voluntary job. You can apply to work with Prospects Unwrapped as part of this course package. For more information and to apply for a placement with Prospects Unwrapped please see:
https://prospectstrust.org.uk/prospects-trust-unwrapped/
You can still apply for this course if you have your own work placement.
Entry Requirements
There are no requirements for the course.
What will this course cover?
Your tutor will help you to set your own, individual learning goals that will support you towards achieving your qualification/course aims.
During the course you will cover:
– Work in a real working environment
– Learn how to keep yourself and other people safe at work and work with food safely
– Improve your communication and team working skills
– You may have the opportunity to work towards a Food Safety Certificate
What could I do next?
You could apply for an introductory retail job. The job would be likely to be supervised with a low level of responsibility and could involve you working in a team and on your own.
You could progress to an accredited IT, English or Maths course or onto another course which will help you advance in both the work environment and lifestyle.
TO ENROL FOR THIS COURSE:
Please click the How to Enrol button above
Or, call our friendly and dedicated Admissions Team on 01353 613013
Time and duration
Start Date: 31 October 2022
Start Time: 10:00
Day: Monday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 05:00
Total Weeks: 12
Location
Lighthouse Ely
13 Lynn Road
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4EG
Unwrapping a WOW Wednesday
Everyday at Unwrapped is a learning day – today our Co-workers have excelled in the kitchen and bested the beans as a barista pro. When you shop at Prospects Unwrapped you pay it forward in real rewards.
And at the end of a busy day Jack’s job list sums it all up perfectly…..
An Illuminating Day at Snakehall Farm
Thanks to a corporate volunteering work party from Illumina and the helping hands of our volunteer Al our Far Field Re-wilding project was well tended today. With a field of whips already planted, our team of helping hands took our rather retro tools to the very dry soil helping to ensure the wild weeds were away from the new saplings, boosting the survival rates of these new trees of the future. We spotted lots of new growth and the skies were filled with very beautiful Marbled White butterflies too, we have named our favourite Mabel.
Other volunteers helped with tending the brassicas and gave everywhere a much needed soak to keep the organic vegetables growing this very hot summer. We won’t mention the chicken hugs.
Our Co-workers presented all the volunteers with some Rosie Posies of flowers picked and arranged fresh from the farm this afternoon as a little thank you.
To find out more about our Rewilding Project read here, and to find out more about Corporate Volunteering Days visit our page for more details.
