A FAMILY-RUN farm shop and restaurant in Wythall is fund-raising for a children charity by opening its sunflower fields.
Each summer Becketts Farm plants sunflowers and wildflowers in one of its fields.
The fields are free to enter but the family asks for a donation to be made to their chosen charity. The farm shop has previously raised £980 for NHS Charities Together.
This year they have chosen Cash For Kids which supports children, young people and their families affected by poverty, abuse, neglect and life-limiting illnesses.
Most recently, the shop’s Cost of Living Grants have been supporting hundreds of families who are experiencing the effects of higher household energy, food and clothing costs.
The cash raised from the sunflower fields is used to support families in Wythall.
Becketts managing director Simon Beckett said: “We started growing sunflowers as a bit of a trial during the pandemic.
“We wanted to see if we could create the lettering NHS cut out in the flowers, which could be viewed from the air.
“People enjoyed visiting the field and we realised what a buzz the sunflowers created in the local community.
“So, we’ve continued the tradition. Providing a little something free for families to do during the summer holidays is a great thing and each year our charity appeal raises a great deal too.”
The field is located on the Becketts Farm site itself and the event is free to enter between 7.30am and 5pm daily.
There is a maze-like path cut into the flowers to follow.
Visit beckettsfarm.co.uk for more information.
