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LOCKDOWN

MAY 2020

Hi, I'm Jude, I miss my horse riding and all the animals so much! During lock down I have been keeping myself busy with lots of gaming and arts and crafts, and spending time with with my dog Delilah. I'm lucky enough to still see my therapy horse Sam and we made a rainbow using her hoof prints, I'm sharing my home with my mum and dad, sister and her boyfriend, they're all good fun we've played loyts of games, set up an assault course in the garden and I talk to my nan and grandad a lot over the facebook portal, I miss them the most. I'm really looking forward to seeing Perry and the other horses again soon and can't wait to see you all at the Heathrow Special Needs Centre. I hope you're staying safe and well.

Jude

MONDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

All thanks to Storm 'Dennis' but with the help of staff and volunteers ALL our animals are safe.

December 2019

Our users christmas party

More than 100 visitors came to our christmas party and welcomed the Mayor of The London Borough of Hillingdon Cllr. David Yarrow and Mayoress Mary O'Connor MBE.

The Sheraton Heathrow Hotel provided a great buffet lunch.

Entertainment was provided by 'Captain Jugglebeard' and 'Silly Elf' aka Dave Webb and Sheroz Khan ably assisted by our wonderful 'Magic Santa' and his conjouring tricks.

October 2019

Our friends at Firmenich have given us a wonderful grant of $5000 US dollars and spent a day at the centre doing much painting and planting loads of bulbs which will blossom in the spring.

September 2019

Jenny, a volunteer at the centre completed the Windsor Half Marathon and raised £240 for us.

Well done Jenny and thank you so much

TUESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

FREE:

MUSICAL AND CREATIVE THERAPY WORKSHOP FOR ALL.

STARTS 11AM

SEPTEMBER 2019

As a recent volunteer, I wrote this poem to express some feelings I have for the farm.

Down on the Farm

Hidden away, very close to BA Terminal 5 you will find the Heathrow Special Needs Centre,

here all of creation. nature and animals comes alive

whilst passengers rush from terminals, lounges and gates

the gentle life and rythmn of the farm awaits

passengers shop, and drink coffee, luggage on wheels, and passports to hand meanwhile some volunteers enter reception, sign in, and look at the wipe - board, to discover what jobs need doing - and are inviting

we soon pass the stable with the sign warning 'animals may bite'

jobs to be done on a daily basis, large and small, mundane and skilled, and if the farm manager Susan's not around, just check the board for a job that needs to be filled

when I first arrived a couple of winters ago, of course all farm life was new,

I was given the task of emptying the large 'duck-pond' with buckets, and refilling with a water-hose OH! and indeed that murky smell of stale - dirty water, really got up my nose! I've also met some fine human's young and not so young whilst going about the farm.

and been amunsed by the free range chickens and roosters who roam freely, all around the barn.

everyone has a favourite of course, and for me it's the two pigs that steal the show, real characters, and so feisty and clever, i'm still a bit scared of the fine riding horses and dont get too close to their tether

and so dear reader, it's about time for me to sign off, i'm glad I discovered the farm, and having benefitted from mixing with god's creatures, large and small

so farewell for now, the centre has such a peaceful and pleasant charm, yes indeed, there's no place, quite like The Heathrow Special Needs Centre.

Written by John Holman

September 2019

AUGUST 2019

THE HEATHROW OPERATION, SAFETY AND ASSURANCE TEAM SPENT A DAY AT THE CENTRE 29TH AUGUST AND DID MUCH PAINTING AND GARDENING. THEIR WORK HELPS TO KEEP THE CENTRE SMART AND WELCOMING FOR OUR VISITORS. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

JUNE 2019

DIMENSIONS DATA HELPING TO MAKE THE CENTRE LOOK SMART

MAY 2019

CHRIS OWENS FUNDRAISED NEARLY £500 FOR US BY COMPLETING THE STAINES 10K RUN

APRIL 2019

OUR FRIENDS AT SALES FORCE SPENT A LOT OF TIME PAINTING AND TIDYING UP

APRIL 2019

BALFOUR BEATTY DONATED A LOT OF EASTER EGGS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

October 2018

Firmenech did much painting and tidying up

September 2018

Our friends from Sales Force came back for some much needed gardening and painting. Many thanks for all your hard work

June 2018

Our friends at Sales Force came back again for much needed gardening and some smart painting around the Plough Garden. Many thanks

June 2018

Our friends at Sales Force came again in June and painted a lot of fencing and making the Centre look smart.

Many thanks

May 2018

Our friends from Sales Force spent the day working on much needed jobs.

Many thanks for your wonderful support

April 2018

Our friends at Dimensions Data have upgraded our internet and wifi throughout the site to a high professional standard. We could not have afforded this much needed work and their wonderful help and support is gratefully appreciated.

December 2017

Our Users Christmas Party was a great success. Everyone received a present from Santa who also performed magic tricks. Garfield & the Mayor Of Hillingdon ensured all had a good time with lunch provided by The Heathrow Sheraton Hotel.

October 2017

Our friends at SAP spent the day sorting the muck heap and painting the raised boardwalk to the

Nature Area. Many thanks for your great work

Sarfraz completed the London Marathon and fundraised £870 for the Centre.

Many thanks to Sarfraz and also to Viva Xpress Logistics (UK) Ltd for their support

Open Day 19th September 2017

Some pictures of a great event on a sunny day. The Mayor of Hllingdon presented certificates of merit and The Heathrow Sheraton Hotel provided a buffet lunch.

September 2017

Our friends at Heathrow Airport Ltd have transformed the Memory Garden

July 2017

Tommy, one of our volunteers has been fundraising and raised £62.00 for the Centre.

Well done Tommy

July 2017

Thank you Ashford Rotary Club for your £100 donation

May 2017

Our friends at UPS have donated £695 to to help towards the costs of our not for profit

Cedar Tea Room.

Managed by Yvonne and her family who have made Cedar Tea Room a special place for our disadvantaged users and visitors. See more pictures and info on the Cedar Tea Room page.