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An Interesting History... Our new farm occupies the site of RAF The Benefit of Concrete..
Swannington, which was a second world war
Thank you so much to everyone who Above, concrete in place and, below, how it looked before
donated towards the purchase of much airfield, operational from 1944 to
needed extra land and facilities for our 1947. The photo (left) shows a We have been able to greatly extend the
rescued animals. The Square Yards of Mosquito fighter- bomber from concrete area on another Hillside farm,
land that were kindly contributed will 157 squadron at it’s dispersal where we winter many of our rescued
provide a permanent home for many of next to St. Peters Church, which horses. We had previously made our large
the animals in our care, and enable us is surrounded by our land. The corral into a concrete pad and, this year,
to continue helping others in need. church dates back to the 11th thanks to a kind donator, we have been able
This has been an amazing opportunity century and contains re-used to extend this all the way to our feed barn
to help ensure the future of our Roman building material. There and stables. We hope in future years to
rescued animals and to offer hope to are lots of concrete roads and extend further if funds permit.
those that join us in the years to areas which were once the taxi ways and The concrete has many benefits; The farm
come... aprons of the airfield. vehicles suffer less wear and tear operating
These will be a huge on a concrete surface. It is also better for
benefit to us. (See right) the animals as running horses along it, will
help to keep their feet trim and it is easier
Above, a service of remembrance at St Peter’s Church to spot if any need veterinary attention. 2323
was very poignant and included a fly-past and poppy drop.
