<![CDATA[Blog]]> http://www.follyfarm.org//blog en webmaster@follyfarm.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-06T11:28:24+00:00 <![CDATA[Green’s the new white – planning your eco-friendly wedding…]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/planning-your-green-wedding-england http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/planning-your-green-wedding-england#When:11:28:24Z Eco-chic weddings are all the rage these days, so where do you start when planning your green nuptuals? Here are some tips and ideas from Folly Farm’s weddings team. It’ll be great to hear your ideas too - leave your suggestions below…

A great place to start is your choice of venue. Check and compare the green and ethical credentials of potential venues. Do they use renewable energy? Are any profits donated to charity? Is an externally checked and certified environmental management standard or system in place, such as ISO 14001 or Green Dragon? 

Don’t forget to send out the wedding invites by e-mail, or using recycled stationary. Then there are all those wedding presents; if you’re doing a gift list, choose the greenest gifts and most ethical products and suppliers you can. Your guests may even like to mark your special day with a donation to charity?

And minimize the environmental impact of transport to and from the wedding. If you have guests turning up at a nearby public transport hubs, is the venue happy to arrange group transfers for you? You could also encourage your guests to share lifts.

When it comes to food and drink, put the emphasis on seasonal, local and organic food. Choose only organically produced wines, champagnes, beers, ciders and soft drinks - you’ll find a great choice these days. To cut your wine miles, go for English and European wines.

Find an ethical wedding ring too, perhaps one made from a recycled and fair trade metal, making sure you avoid war diamonds and other dubious gems. Then, once the all important ceremony is over, biodegradable confetti is best.

Last but not least, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a planet-friendly destination for your honeymoon. Visit the Green Traveller and Alastair Sawday’s websites for some great ideas.

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Folly Farm is a truly romantic wedding venue with impressive environmental and ethical credentials. Visit www.follyfarm/weddings to find out about holding your dream wedding here.

]]> 2012-02-06T11:28:24+00:00 <![CDATA[Blustery winters day]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/blustery-winters-day http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/blustery-winters-day#When:17:28:12Z It seems that even the buildings are standing at an angle today with these blustery winter winds!

]]> 2012-01-04T17:28:12+00:00 <![CDATA[Folly Farm is Regional Finalist]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/folly-farm-is-regional-finalist http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/folly-farm-is-regional-finalist#When:11:48:33Z Folly Farm is pleased to have continued recognition for its focus on providing sustainably-focused conference, accommodation and education facilities by being short-listed as a Finalist for this year’s South West Excellence in Tourism awards.

]]> 2011-12-06T11:48:33+00:00 <![CDATA[Easy Bed and Breakfast recommended]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/easy-bed-and-breakfast-recommended http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/easy-bed-and-breakfast-recommended#When:14:26:25Z We’re now featured on easybedandbreakfasts.co.uk, and now you can book online too. Folly Farm really is ideal for your next business stay or holiday, whether you’re seeking self-catering or serviced accommodation. Come and stay next time you need a holiday, or if you’re visiting the area on business. We look forward to seeing you soon!

]]> 2011-11-23T14:26:25+00:00 <![CDATA[Scattered Authors Society enjoy the tranquility of Folly Farm]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/scattered-authors-society-enjoy-the-tranquility-of-folly-farm http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/scattered-authors-society-enjoy-the-tranquility-of-folly-farm#When:15:44:23Z Scattered Authors Society (SAS) are spending their first residential stay at Folly farm (hopefully the first of many) and the tranquil setting of Folly Farm’s 250 acre nature reserve is helping to inspire these published authors.

]]> 2011-11-22T15:44:23+00:00 <![CDATA[Chestnut gets a close shave!]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/chestnut-gets-a-close-shave http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/chestnut-gets-a-close-shave#When:14:42:03Z The large chestnut tree that shades the Dairy restaurant got a close shave today in preparation for winter ....

]]> 2011-11-01T14:42:03+00:00 <![CDATA[Tree Aid enjoy Annual Staff Awayday at Folly Farm]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/tree-aid-enjoy-annual-staff-awayday-at-folly-farm http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/tree-aid-enjoy-annual-staff-awayday-at-folly-farm#When:16:15:45Z TreeAid Conference

“TREE AID is an international charity that helps villagers in the drylands of Africa unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty and protect the environment. We came to Folly Farm for our annual team meeting. We spent our time thinking about the progress we had made over the last year and the challenges in the year ahead. Folly Farm was perfect for us. The beautiful surroundings, the excellent conference room with its natural light and the high quality of service created the right conditions for doing great work!”

]]> 2011-10-31T16:15:45+00:00 <![CDATA[Wildscreen Board of Trustees return to Folly Farm]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/wildscreen-board-of-trustees-return-to-folly-farm http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/wildscreen-board-of-trustees-return-to-folly-farm#When:09:39:35Z The Folly Farm team were pleased to welcome the Wildscreen Trustees back to Folly Farm for their annual meeting - even the sunshine made a brief appearance.
‘Just a quick thank you to you and the team for another great day at Folly Farm yesterday – everything went very smoothly as always, and there were great comments about the lovely food again!’

]]> 2011-09-21T09:39:35+00:00 <![CDATA[2012 Summer Season availability]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/2012-summer-season-availability http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/2012-summer-season-availability#When:14:02:34Z Last minute availability at very special prices:
March 2012 weekend wedding package
now only £3850.00 (£1000.00 reduction)
May 2012 weekend wedding package
now only £4750.00 (£850.00 reduction)

]]> 2011-09-19T14:02:34+00:00 <![CDATA[Folly Farm proudly receives Green Tourism Business Scheme Silver Award]]> http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/folly-farm-proudly-receives-green-tourism-business-scheme-silver-award http://www.follyfarm.org/blog/comments/folly-farm-proudly-receives-green-tourism-business-scheme-silver-award#When:15:33:06Z Folly Farm Centre is proud to announce they have received the Green Tourism Silver Award.

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