Jamie’s Farm, Monmouth

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Jo Powell

Jo was brought up on a working family farm near Brecon and considers herself very lucky to have spent a fun filled childhood in a beautiful setting. Graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Music, she then completed a PGCE and qualified as a teacher.

Jo taught for over twenty years, working in a variety of Welsh primary schools. For the latter part of her teaching career, she worked in an inner-city school in Cardiff. Her main responsibilities included leading Additional Learning Needs and Family/Community Engagement across the school.

Jo believes that every child deserves to be given the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment, where learning experiences are engaging and fulfilling. Jo is committed to work with the Jamie’s Farm team to enable individuals to thrive through our Farming, Family, Therapy and Legacy intervention.

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Bronny Daniel

Bronny grew up in the Wye Valley and lives on a small farm. After school Bronny studied Zoology at Liverpool, then lived in France for a few years. Keen to do her bit for the planet Bronny returned to university to study Conservation Science and then worked in Africa.

Bronny has now returned to her roots and delivers horse sessions at the farm. She loves to introduce young people to the handsome Sam and gentle Timmy, witnessing the young people’s confidence with the horses grow, and to see how quickly they are able to work in partnership with each other. Bronny feels so lucky to live in such a beautiful place and has a passion for sharing the countryside with those who come to visit.

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Michelle Burton

Michelle was born in London and then lived in Bedfordshire where she brought up her children. She worked in schools as a Family Worker, where she supported families and their children by engaging parents/carers in their children’s learning. She then embarked on starting her own business as a Parenting Practitioner and commissioned work. Michelle built a good professional relationship with a number of schools and organisations, across the borough and further afield. Michelle gained her Teaching Foundation Certificate and a Master’s in Public Policy with Children and Adolescents.

Michelle had the opportunity to visit Jamie’s Farm when supporting some young people for a week residential; the ethos and approach of the farm and its staff was a moment that changed her life so she joined as Therapy Coordinator at Monmouth two years later.

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Luke Barnes

Luke has always loved food, both cooking it and eating it. While living in London he had various roles related to food, from setting up a veg box scheme, to working in cheese shops and brewing beer. He eventually became a chef after moving to Bristol.

After many years working in professional kitchens he completed a Masters in Sustainable Food and Natural resources and completed a community-based horticulture placement with the Avon Wildlife Trust. It was here that he began to gain experience working with young people in cooking and horticulture settings. Luke is thrilled to be part of the Jamie’s Farm team in Monmouth and loves sharing his joy of cooking and eating with the young visitors to the farm.

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Claire Trumper

Claire joined the farm after a short spell of volunteering and thoroughly enjoying working with young people.  Brought up around horses, it was inevitable that she would find herself drawn to the beautiful Timmy and Sam at Monmouth and is always amazed at their ability to bring out the best in everyone.  However, she can also be found in other places around the farm on a journey of discovery!  Claire runs her own tea business and so is never far away from the kettle and always has a mug in hand.

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Ellie Smith

Ellie grew up in rural Gloucestershire and was fortunate enough to always be surrounded by wide open spaces, animals and plenty of British weather. She went on to a complete a degree in Design, and worked within menswear production, pattern cutting and Interior Design.

A move with Dan to start up the Monmouth Farm meant more involvement with farm animals, and the opportunity to explore the Wye Valley and the surrounding area on horseback. Ellie joined the team after their second child and is so glad to be able to bring them up living within a wonderful extended family.

With visiting young people, she is lucky enough to be able to share her passion for horses, as well as her interest in grass, grazing and equine enrichment. She doesn’t mind the wind and the rain as long she has some cosy, dry socks, and it is this feeling of comfort and reliability which she loves to be able to share with visitors.