Building Strong Connections
This month has been a wonderful testament to the strong relationships we’ve nurtured with our partner schools. We’ve been delighted to welcome familiar faces every week, reinforcing the positive impact Jamie’s Farm has on the young people we support. A special highlight was the back-to-back visits from Bridge School Malvern. It’s always a joy to see their students embrace the expansive farm environment and benefit from the therapeutic experiences we offer, even though they have farm animals at their school.
Lambing Success & Playful Calves
Lambing season is in full swing, and we’re thrilled to report that everything is progressing beautifully! This is Warren’s first lambing season as our new Farm Manager, and he’s doing a fantastic job. The young people who’ve visited have been captivated by the miracle of new life, eagerly assisting in settling lambs with their mothers and moving them out to the lush fields. The fantastic weather has been a real blessing, allowing the lambs to thrive on the fresh grass. Meanwhile, our calves are growing and developing their own unique personalities. Pepper, the charming black calf named by one of our visiting groups, particularly enjoys a good head scratch!
Transformative Experiences
We were deeply touched by the feedback from a visiting deputy headteacher: “This has given our young people the opportunity to blossom and thrive in a totally safe environment. It has allowed them to explore new skills that they wouldn’t have had the chance to do in a normal school environment. Speaking to the young people individually over the week, they have talked personally about the time and headspace the visit has given them to reflect and think about their actions, which they don’t get a chance to do at home.”
These words truly highlight the profound impact of our work.
Green Woodworking & Lambing Helpers
The Hereford farm was buzzing with activity last Saturday as we hosted a green woodworking day as part of the Black Hill Arts trail. Nineteen local young people joined us to create beautiful spatulas from cherry wood using draw knives. As an extra treat, they got to meet our lambs, and some even donned overalls to lend a hand! It’s wonderful to see the community engaging with the farm in such creative and practical ways.
We are so grateful for your continued support, which makes these transformative experiences possible for so many young people.
