UK People - Ever been to Degmo?

[NGONGE]

The word degmo is used by Somalis to describe a group of several encampments erected by families of nomads whilst grazing their herds of camels, sheep, goats, and cattle. At Hangingheld Farm we have created our own version of a degmo and turned it into a centre in which you are invited to stay.

 

 

When you come to visit the farm you will stay out of sight and sound of roads, buildings, and artificial light in a spectacular array of round tents spread along a tranquil valley in a style reminiscent of a real Somali degmo. But don't confuse this with a traditional British camping holiday. The tents are spacious with plenty of room in which to stand, sit, and sleep, and to ensure everyone is comfortable, mattresses, pillows, sheets and blankets are provided, and hot showers and lavatories set up on site, all fully compliant with Islamic codes of behaviour.

 

For the preparation and eating of food, socialising, singing and dancing, talks and discussions, several tents are combined to create a fantastic living space fitted with a fully equipped kitchen, crockery and utensils, water heaters, benches and tables, and camp fires for cooking and heating. If you need a sound system for music, or a projector on which to show pictures and films, these are also available. And, in keeping with Islamic custom, provision is made for separate areas for men and women.

 

Farming is about the production of food. We pride ourselves on the welfare of our animals and the quality of our produce and so naturally we want our visitors to experience the pleasure and benefit of eating only freshly prepared food made from the best local ingredients.

 

Sheep reared on the farm are kept to strict organic standards certified by the Soil Association then slaughtered in a nearby Halaal abattoir to provide meat for the kitchen. Vegetables come from surrounding suppliers and, for baking, freshly stone ground organic flour is obtained nearby from the award winning Bacheldre Watermill. Additional ingredients are sourced from Fair Trade wholesalers.

 

Menus are Halaal and use a combination of traditional Somali recipes and local and international dishes. For cooking on we provide a large gas catering range, but food is also prepared on open fires, and this year we are building a wood fired bread oven in which you can bake bread and cakes, pizzas and other goodies. Everyone is encouraged to join in and to experiment with recipes which are not only fun to make and taste good, but are also nutritious.

 

Ramadahan

 

The arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadhan need not prevent you visiting the farm. Why not bring your family and friends and celebrate in the tranquillity of our Degmo? Full facilities for prayer and special fasting menus are available. No neighbours to disturb if you wish to stay up all night, and plenty of peace and quiet for sleeping during the day!

 

 

A taste of Somalia in the heart of the UK!

 

I am thinking of arranging a week away for the guys at my local mafrash. God knows they all need a holiday! Can you just imagine it? Chewing in the open air whilst Somali music plays in the background and all sorts of animals crawl around?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[N.O.R.F]

^waar reerka gee

 

Hmm, might be worth a trip. Where is it?

[Legend of Zu]

Fantastic Idea! genius i say

[NGONGE]

Originally posted by Torres:

^waar reerka gee

 

Hmm, might be worth a trip. Where is it?

Mine or yours?

Where else do you think I got this idea from? Summer holidays are here and families are trying to think of things to do with the kids. Sending the family there for a week might actually be a good idea (I get a break and they get to milk sheep).

[Chimera]

Looks lovely, that's the type of recreational activities that will inspire the younglings in succeeding in life by connecting with their roots.

 

btw i noticed when the Mother is Somali and the Father is white the children look white:

 

 

but when the Father is Somali and the mother is white, the children look Moroccan/North African:

 

[Faheema.]

Wow! that is fantastic idea, reer east london way tageen dhe

 

Might have to arrange something with the girls, I know Ibti and Sheh would be up for it lol

[N.O.R.F]

^They should feel at home

 

Ngonge, would be good for them to get out of London.

[NGONGE]

^^Faheema,

You would need thirty people not three, badow yahay.

 

Adam,

 

Not necessarily. It depends on the stronger genes really.

 

Norf,

I am on it already. But we are not sure about Ramadan.

[Buuxo]

Great idea.

[Faheema.]

lol@NGONGE, waa caadi...family baad insku qori lol.

 

P.s. This is a first...you've edited your post

[Dhubad.]

Great idea, this led me to

from ZAYLAC to Harare by the above guy.

 

 

Thanks for sharing with us NGONGE and count me in .

[NGONGE]

^^ War adigo ha na raacin ninyo. With that red cumaamad of yours you'll have M I Shan all over us.

[Fabregas]

^^ take muridi with you. lakin, don't give him more than one majin of khat.

[Dhubad.]

Originally posted by NGONGE:

^^ War adigo ha na raacin ninyo. With that red cumaamad of yours you'll have M I Shan all over us.

Waryee I look like a hippy in real life so count me in baan ku iri.

[Paragon]

Originally posted by Dhubad.:

Great idea, this led me to

from ZAYLAC to Harare by the above guy.

 

 

Thanks for sharing with us NGONGE and count me in .

I am thinking of walking home. From London all the way to Maakhir. How many years or months will it take me?

 

Oh yeah, the degmo thing...not so bad.