Jamie’s Farm, Monmouth

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Jo Powell

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Kate Priest

Kate loves having the opportunity to get to know the young people who visit the farm and enjoys spending time with them outdoors with the animals, playing games, or having quiet time walking in the countryside or gardening.  She is a good listener and a very positive person who believes that all of us have many strengths and qualities.  She sees time spent on the farm as a fantastic opportunity for young people to have fun, relax, meet new people and discover more about themselves.  In her spare time, Kate enjoys being outdoors in all weathers, going for walks with her dog Bobby, gardening or hiking up mountains.  Working on a farm has been a new experience for Kate and she has had to challenge herself to overcome her fear of cows.  She especially enjoys learning more about the farm and its animals alongside the young people who visit Monmouth.

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Tom Wadsworth

At the farm, Tom helps young people learn new skills in a peaceful, outdoor space. Here he gets to care for animals, grow plants, and explore all the amazing things that happen in nature. It’s a place where we can work together, be kind to each other, and find new strengths. Whether it’s feeding animals, planting seeds, or spotting bugs, every day on the farm is full of discoveries. He’s excited to keep learning right alongside the visitors and to share this adventure with them.

Since staring at the farm, Tom has loved going on our Wednesday adventures, has overcome his fear of cows and loves bringing his dog, Lola to work. He’s also loves making breakfast with the visitors in the kitchen where he can be found cooking up yummy treats.

He loves mountain biking and is a season ticket holder for his local football team.

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Bronny Daniel

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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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Sarah Morgan

Sarah is often in the kitchen, helping the young people cook and showing them how to prepare tasty meals together. She also enjoys taking them to the woodshed to chop logs and make their own spatulas, encouraging them to try new things and feel proud of what they create, but also, just have a lot of fun!

In her free time, Sarah loves walking through the countryside, discovering new trails, and staying active with yoga and cold water swimming.

Living and working on the farm is something Sarah really enjoys, and she’s learned a lot about the animals and farm life since joining. She loves spending time with the young people, helping them learn new skills and supporting them in discovering more about themselves. Since working here, I have felt inspired by everyone I have met and worked with, and feel so lucky to call this my job!

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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.

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James Kightley

James is Farm Manager at Monmouth which means he is responsible for all the farming activities that happen on our beautiful site perched on the border between England and Wales. James can often be found looking after the land, caring for the animals, tinkering with machinery and fixing things!

Being in the woods is James’ happy place which is lucky as the Forrest of Dean is right on the farm’s doorstep, he enjoys walking his dog Luna or riding his bike through the trees.  He loves sharing this magical space with the visiting young people who love it too!

James hasn’t always been a farmer and has worked in a variety of different jobs before deciding a career outdoors was for him.  He’s inspired by the variety that every new day on the farm brings and the opportunity to share his experiences to inspire and support others.

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