NSA South West Region Visit to Old Prison Farm, Devon

Date: 25th August 2015

NSA South West Regions's visit to Old Prison Farm on Tuesday 25th August proved to be a popular evening, with around 60 people visiting Old Prison Farm, Princetown, Devon, by kind permission of Neil Cole.

Bryan Griffiths, NSA South West Region Chairman, said "It was a very intriguing and historic place, situated in the shadow of the prison on Dartmoor, around 60 members attended and Neil was farming some super stock despite the incredibly remote and inhospitable location and terrain.

"As our hosts Neil and Matt Cole explained, traditionally one didn’t go to the farm, one was sent there for hard labour. When handling stock in the yards they have found it best to ignore the advice yelled by ‘local residents’; you can see from the photo just how close the prison is. Many thanks to Neil and Matt for an informative and thought-provoking evening, and to Harpers Feeds for providing the most enjoyable refreshments."

Viewing the sheep beneath the backdrop of the prison.
Viewing the sheep beneath the backdrop of the prison.