Some 200,000 people now visit Windmill Hill City Farm each year
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A city farm in Bristol is holding an outdoor party in May to raise much-needed funds.
Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster will be holding its Family-Fun Fundraising Party on Sunday, 9 May.
Throughout the day there will be music, entertainers, circus skills workshops, face-painting and food.
Windmill Hill City Farm is Bristol's oldest community farm. It was saved from closure at the end of 2009 after an urgent appeal for cash.
Event coordinator Beth Yarsley said: "This is the third Family-Fun Fundraising Party and we're aiming for a big one.
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FARM FACTS
Windmill Hill City Farm is a four-and-a-half acre community farm in Bedminster
It was opened in 1976 on derelict land as a result of the demand of local people and has been going for 33 years
It is the oldest city farm in Bristol and is a registered charity
It is a working farm and the animals on site include pigs, goats, sheep, ducks, geese and chickens
The site also includes community gardens, allotments and wildlife conservation areas
The farm has yearly running costs of £1m and needs to raise 30% of this itself
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"Our party really celebrates the best of what the farm can offer: a great community spirit, amazing grounds, creative and talented performers and an inspired line-up all wrapped up in a great value ticket."
The Family-Fun Fundraising Party is the brainchild of Mark Evans, who owns the Café Maitreya in Easton.
The event first ran in 2008 to help raise vital funds for the farm, following the loss of a greenhouse during storms.
Mr Evans said: "2010 is a year of new growth for the farm and our aim is get 1,000 party-goers and raise over £4,000.
"The farm is an amazing community resource in the heart of south Bristol.
"It inspires real passion - this event is only possible thanks to the support of the musicians, artists, caterers, publicans and suppliers.
"I've been overwhelmed by the goodwill of volunteers and local businesses."
For more information about the day, including ticket prices, head to the Windmill Hill City Farm website.
Source: BBC
Picture: BBC
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