See who has joined us recently and what they got up to
Coca-Cola
Capital One
Capital One
A day of construction for the team from Coca-Cola. They helped with our new bird aviary and also assembled some of our new tables and chairs. They also made a generous donation to the farm on top of their TVD contribution.
Capital One
Capital One
Capital One
Capital One joined the number of TVDs who have been working on our aviary. They gave our newly sowed grass seeds a good watering and of course the farm's favourite task of moving manure!
HWA
Capital One
Yugo
The team from HWA were raring to go. Luckily they wore their hi-vis vests because the first task they were given was to make up some sweet packs for an upcoming event! Unfortunately for them once they had finished that task they did some weeding and clearing of the animal paddocks.
Yugo
Exposure Ninja
Yugo
The team from Yugo were given loads of tasks to do during their time on the farm. They carried on working on the new bird aviary, made a pumpkin tree feature, a spot of weeding, painting and cleaning. The managed to get so many jobs done throughout their day at the farm.
Ideagen
Exposure Ninja
Exposure Ninja
You would think that the weeds would stop growing during the autumn/winter months. Unfortunately for us that isn't the case, but lucky for us we had the team from Ideagen on hand to get pulling!
Exposure Ninja
Exposure Ninja
Exposure Ninja
The team from Exposure Ninja were an excellent team who had a tremendous drive to support the farm. The team were from up and down the country and usually work remotely so this was a great opportunity to meet each other for the first time in person and to build working relationships. Lots of fun was had working together and figuring things out as a team.
Boots No.7
Boots No.7
Boots No.7
We split the Boots No.7 team into different groups. Some people were tasked with digging, some painting and stepped into the kitchen and peeled kilos of apples in readiness for cooking. I know which group I would like to be part of!
Experian
Boots No.7
Boots No.7
Experian are regular visitors to the farm so we thought we would give them an extra tough challenge on their recent visit. They were tasked with moving the concrete posts and gravel boards from our compost manure bay. Some of you may know how heavy those things are! After lunch we were kind and just asked them to do a bit of painting.
LexisNexis
Boots No.7
Boots Procurement Team
LexisNexis have supported the farm for a number of years now so it's always great to have them visit and show them what we're up to. One group did some more work on the new aviary shed and the other removed some of the posts on our compost site. A fun day had by all!
Boots Procurement Team
Boots Procurement Team
Boots Procurement Team
Another team from Boots joined us at the farm to give us an extra helping hand. We asked them to help with (not quite) spring cleaning. You could certainly tell the difference in the shop, volunteer room and even the barn after they were done!
Specsavers
Boots Procurement Team
Specsavers
The name of the game for Specsavers on their visit was paint! They painted (and helped build) the new aviary, A boards, book case, Kevin the Tortoise's fence and a flatbed. Not bad for a hard day's work.
NTU
Boots Procurement Team
Specsavers
This team were graced with lovely morning on the morning, however the afternoon wasn't so generous. Despite this extra challenge they worked hard all day, repairing matting in the play park, moving soil, building a new aviary and a spot of cleaning. Good work team!
Capital One
Capital One
Capital One
Capital One are regular visitors to help out at the farm, so they knew to come prepared for manure moving! We had a number of groups from Capital one recently, all given plenty of tasks to do. All of their skills were tested and they always worked well as a team.
Deceim
Capital One
Capital One
Deceim were given a variety of different tasks and they enthusiastically got stuck in with them all. They moved manure, picked apples and even assembled some flat pack furniture for us, what more could you want.
BPP
Capital One
London Stock Exchange
The team from BPP certainly enjoyed their day out of the office. We asked them to fit new rubber safety flooring around the play park roundabout. That doesn't seem like the most exciting job, however that means they also get to test their handiwork! After multiple testing we can confirm that the park area is safer for our visitors.
London Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange
What's the first thing you think of when you hear London Stock Exchange? A small farm in Nottingham city centre of course! The were tasked with weeding, painting and a spot of cleaning. The weather was very British however the team smiled throughout and enjoyed their day!
NTU
London Stock Exchange
United Living
We have had loads of groups from NTU come to do TVDs over the past few months. They're always an excellent bunch who get stuck in with any task we give them. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
United Living
London Stock Exchange
United Living
Another classic British summer's day for United Living but the rain didn't dampen their spirits. They did an excellent job clearing all areas of the farm and improving the site to develop future projects.
Wilmott Dixon
Nottingham Clinical Trials
Wilmott Dixon
I imagine if Wilmott Dixon never see a paint brush again they will be happy! We set them to work painting the huge doors outside our education room, with all the nooks and crannies they did an amazing job at keeping motivated.
Eversheds
Nottingham Clinical Trials
Wilmott Dixon
Many TVDs helped build it but Eversheds were the ones to finally finish the fencing in the big paddock! Once they had finished that they were tasked with clearing things: from general rubbish to various green things, they did an excellent job.
Nottingham Clinical Trials
Nottingham Clinical Trials
Nottingham Clinical Trials
We are currently NCTU's charity of the year and they are hosting a variety of different fundraisers for us throughout the year. It was great to be able to meet them and of course to make them do some painting while they were here.
M&S
Specsavers
M&S
We got this team from M&S to do all the important tasks, essentially building things and demolishing other things. They helped further build the fences in the paddocks and carried on removing the front wall. Great work team!
RSM
Specsavers
M&S
As well as joining us for a volunteer day at the farm, RSM have chosen us to be their charity of the year. We want to express a special thanks to them for all their support!
Specsavers
Specsavers
Specsavers
We asked the team from Specsavers to take down the wall at the front of the main building in order to increase space for staff parking
A lot of hard work, but they rose to the challenge!
Great team to work with and really pulled out the stops to get things completed.
Xylem
Machines with Visions
Specsavers
The Xylem team were given a variety of different tasks to complete. They were a hard working team who were very focussed and did an amazing job.
Machines with Visions
Machines with Visions
Machines with Visions
Machines with Vision kindly donated 3 wheel barrows which they then made them assemble! They painted the A boards and they did a cracking job of sorting out the green garden shed making it cleaner, tidier and organised...for now at least!
Boots
Machines with Visions
Machines with Visions
This large group of people from Boots got loads of different tasks done. From painting paddock fences to cutting up Christmas trees...only 5 months too late.
UL Solutions
Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands
This team from UL Solutions got stuck in straight away and happily completed all the different tasks we threw at them. They did some cleaning, sorting and of course some painting. It wouldn't be a TVD at Stonebridge without a bit of painting.
Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands teams supported the farm to prepare the front wall by scraping off all the loose brickwork and paint the front walls a beautiful bright green on the tops and freshened up the cream wall. In addition, they painted the front doors to the main building which all in all has made a wonderful difference to the first impression that the farm gives to our visitors.
Coca Cola
Kontoor Brands
Coca Cola
Digging was the name of the game for the Coca Cola trio! And boy did they dig! Thanks to them them we're one step closer to our garden irrigation system.
Potter Clarkson
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Two words: Nettle Bashing. Potter Clarkson join the never ending fight against the nettles and weeds. They also helped paint some fences and flowerbeds.
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Many hands make light work and that's certainly true for Luxfer's day at the farm. They got stuck in painting fences, cementing signage and clearing rocks.
Spectrum Boots
Luxfer Gas Cylinders
Spectrum Boots
You might have seen Spectrum's handiwork, in fact you might have even sat on it! Using their make-up knowledge they gave our benches a total glow up and they are looking amazing, check them out!
Boots
Capital One
Equifax
We often had teams from Boots come to help at the farm and this time it was the turn of the Health Care team. They were given a variety of different tasks to complete. From stacking bricks to dismantling the old goat climbing frame.
Equifax
Capital One
Equifax
The team from Equifax were given one task, fencing! They helped rearrange the fencing in the paddocks which will now allow us to separate the animals with little disruption. This was additionally helpful when we were introducing our new lambs to the rest of the animals.
Capital One
Capital One
Capital One
It was a lovely day during Capital One's visit which can mean only one thing, gardening! They happily got stuck in digging, levelling and working hard in the nature garden.