2021 Community Support Project for people with disabilities and special needs

what we aim to achieve in 2021

HORSE RIDING LESSONS

Approved by the Riding For The Disabled Association

Takes place in our large purpose built covered riding arena with lighting and wheelchair friendly mounting ramp. 

Outcomes: Tangible and measurable including increased self confidence and self esteem, education, development of skills and fostering a strong sense of personal achievement

ANIMAL CARE AND MANAGEMENT

To help look after our 45+ animals. Tailored to individual abilities including: feeding, grooming, cleaning, mucking out and low level maintenance. Animals include: horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs turkeys 

Outcomes: Improved self confidence and self esteem  through working as part of a team. Education and learning new skills. Can be hard physical work which enhances well being and fosters a strong sense of personal achievement

GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE

Tailored to individual abilities and includes: digging, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting.

Wheelchair friendly. Raised growing beds in a large vegetable garden and also around the Centre. 

A large polytunnel for year round cultivation

Outcomes: Education, learn new shills, improved well being through physical activity, encourage personal responsibility which fosters a sense of personal achievement

WORK PLACEMENTS

To provide work experience to help unsupported people with disabilities and special needs gain the skills needed to enter the workplace

To provide work experience to able bodied people which provides a useful addition to a CV particularly for those considering a career in  social care

Outcomes: Increased confidence, learn new skills, education, encourage personal responsibility  by working as part of a small team helping with horse riding and animal management    

CEDAR TEA ROOM

Not for profit Tea Room and community hub. 

TEMPORARILY CLOSED