What do we do?
We offer individual time and support in achieving goals and realistic targets by providing meaningful activities and therapies in a safe, structured, supervised environment. The emphasis of the care being ‘small and friendly’.
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We help clients with the following,
Increase self esteem
Promote social interaction
Enhance confidence
Awareness of well being
Work individually and as part of a team
Offer education in farming, animal care and horticulture
Provide a small, safe, secure and friendly environment
Prevent deterioration
For more information on the concept of care farming click here.
Activities
Clients have the opportunity to help with the care of a range of different animals including pigs, goats, chickens and ponies. There is also a large vegetable plot and poly tunnel where people can enjoy tending to the crops. We have many activities on the farm including,
Animal care and welfare
Growing vegetables, plants, flowers
Cooking, including chutneys, jams and pickles
Art and crafts, restoring furniture
Woodwork, metal work, maintenance of machinery
Bird watching, countryside maintenance & environment awareness/issues
Support in seeking employment/voluntary or paid
CBT sessions by a qualified therapist
Individual plan of care, time and attention
Group therapy
Support for carers/relatives/agencies
The farm is always open to suggestions for further activities. If you can help us deliver activities or have useful equipment, please let us know!
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