Open Farm took place on June 9 and a farm in Shropshire did not disappoint.

Shropshire Star

Willowdene Farm near Bridgnorth had a tractor display complete with parade, tractor rides, animals to feed, craft stalls. There was a lot to see which is a good job as the numbers of visitors were high this year, helped by the reasonable weather.

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00:00So we're here at Willowdean Farm and it's open day and it's packed isn't it? It's really good.

00:05Yeah it's been a great turnout.

00:06Cool, so is this your farm?

00:08Yeah it's my farm but the day was organised by my daughter Emma.

00:10Emma, how old are you then Emma?

00:12I'm 17.

00:13That's quite a lot to be organising at 17. I'm trying to think what I was doing.

00:17I was struggling to get a paper and do nothing.

00:19So what's your thoughts on the day then Emma?

00:22I think it's gone really well. We've had a great turnout and everybody seems to have enjoyed it really.

00:28And the tractors have been going down a treat haven't they? The little rides particularly.

00:32They love the tractor and trailer rides.

00:34And who's this little man?

00:35What's your name?

00:36James.

00:37What have you enjoyed James? What bits have been the best? Have you had a go in the tractor?

00:41Yeah.

00:42Is that cool?

00:43Yeah.

00:44Do you think you might like to drive a tractor when you're older?

00:46Yeah.

00:47Cool, good answer. So the weather helps doesn't it? You know what I mean?

00:51Have you done open farm before?

00:53Yeah we did it last year with about 100 people but this year about 600 people have come through the gates.

00:57That's mega isn't it really? And were you ready for 600?

01:00About a minute before yeah.

01:02Well thank you guys.

01:04So how are you doing officer? You okay?

01:06Amazing.

01:07You've just picked the overall winner of the scarecrow competition.

01:11We must point out this is not your drawing.

01:13This is not my drawing. It's not a lookalike.

01:17Why have you picked this one? Talk me through your artistic interpretation.

01:21It's completely different to all the others. That's the only reason.

01:24Well that's good enough for me.

01:25Yeah.

01:25Has it got a name on it? Do we know who's done it?

01:29Yes.

01:30Go on.

01:31It's Ruth Franks.

01:33Well done Ruth Franks.

01:44How you doing Roxy?

01:45I'm good thank you.

01:46This is your magnificent artwork isn't it?

01:48It is.

01:49You like a challenge don't you?

01:50I should imagine animals with all the fur and the intricacies.

01:52They can't be that easy to...

01:54No that's it. They're all done in soft pastels.

01:57Yeah.

01:57Any particular animal that's a favourite for you to draw?

02:01Yeah I like drawing the birds mainly.

02:03Cool. Let's have a look at one here.

02:08Raising funds for the village hall.

02:09Well that'd be Chorley Village Hall then.

02:11Yeah.

02:11You play a big part in this event don't you?

02:13You girls from the village hall.

02:15That's right.

02:16You organise all the crafty bits.

02:18Yes.

02:18And what's the best bit of the day for you girls?

02:20Oh it's just been such a laughable day hasn't it?

02:23Yeah.

02:24Meeting everybody from all over.

02:25Yeah.

02:26There's lots of families, lots of smiles.

02:29Yeah great community.

02:30Yeah.

02:30And how are you going on the tombola? You doing well?

02:33Oh we're doing really well.

02:34Good stuff.

02:35Right well I'll let you crack on.

02:36Cheers ladies.

02:39How you doing lads? What's your names?

02:42How you doing?

02:43You having fun there?

02:44You made some new friends haven't you?

02:47Let's have a look at them.

02:49Hi.

02:50That's a little cute.

02:52Hello guys how are you?

02:53Hi.

02:54Good thank you.

02:55And how's Open Farm Day going for you guys?

02:58Oh it's amazing isn't it?

03:00You enjoying it Olivia?

03:01There's loads of things to do.

03:02Yeah. Have you been to one before?

03:03Haven't known.

03:04No we've never been.

03:05So what would you, if someone's never done one, what would you say? Would you recommend it then?

03:09Yeah.

03:11Absolutely. Yeah.

03:12Yeah.

03:12Come on down see what's going on. Yeah it's great.

03:14And have you said hello to the goats yet?

03:17And we fed the lambs.

03:20Fed the lambs? Wow was that fun?

03:23Yeah.

03:26Cool and you've got a new one coming through.

03:28Right well I'll leave you.

03:29Obviously you've got your hands full.

03:30Cheers guys.

03:47Can we see him?

03:49No he'll, I don't pet him.

03:51I love the cowboy.

03:53That's a closer shot.

03:55Exposing.

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