Care Farming
Spending time on the farm surrounded by tranquility, nature and animals can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. This is why we are opening our farm to pre-booked visitors to share the therapeutic benefits of farming practices. The farm staff are experienced in working with people of all ages and varying needs.
What we have to offer ......
Care Organisation Visits
Groups of visitors from care organisations are invited to join us on the farm for a fun, hands-on learning experience.
We will come together to;
Meet the animals on the farm including pigs, sheep, alpacas, cattle and hens.
Learn about farming practices and the environment.
Enjoy our outdoor spaces.
Relax in our nature area or in the seating zone adjacent to the quietly grazing alpacas.
We can tailor activities or environmental lessons to meet the needs of each group.
Please bear in mind that this is a working farm and on the day of your visit organised activities will take into account the weather, the seasons and what is happening on the farm at the time of the visit.
Work Experience on the farm.
We are welcoming people with learning disabilities and additional needs to join us on the farm to participate in a variety of seasonal and routine farm tasks. Priced per person per hour, reduced rate for regular groups.
Farm jobs may include;
Feeding and providing water for the farm animals including; pigs, sheep, chickens and alpacas.
Collecting eggs from the chickens.
Filling up bird feeders and wildlife observations.
Wall building.
Cleaning and providing animals with fresh bedding.
Checking growth of farm crops, hedgerows and wildflower margins.
Planting, growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables.
Animal health checks.
Developing independent skills.
Woodwork and creative crafts,
Enjoying social events.
You will work alongside our qualified farm staff, have a program of tailor made activities and use of our purpose built farm facilities. Farm staff will help each service user to grow in confidence and develop new skills.
Please contact Dannie for more information and prices via blandclosefarm@gmail.com.
Adult Day Provision
Click here for more information on our Day Provision
