HorticultureClients grow their own plants and vegetables. We have a large on site poly tunnel and vegetable garden which is situated amongst seven acres. There is a professional Horticulturalist amongst the staff team who oversees the management of the land.
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Animal HusbandryOnsite we have chickens, ducks and ponies. This gives clients the opportunity to develop their skills in caring for animals. This is held once a week where clients learn the rudiments of animal care. For those clients who wish to develop their horsemanship skills they attend the local stables where they can learn in a safe environment the finer art of horse riding.
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Creative Arts and CraftsArt and craft runs for two days a week. An opportunity for people to express themselves to develop and learn skills in a therapeutic environment. Activities include painting, drawing, glass painting, furniture restoration, mask making jewellery design and art trips means there is always something of interest for clients to participate.
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Money Management
Visual teaching aids are used to assist clients in
developing their budgeting skills.
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LiteracyA tailored programme for individual clients dependent on their ability from learning to write their own name to the more able clients who contribute their own articles to our regular newsletter.
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Cookery
Incorporated into the weekly timetable are cookery
sessions which will enable clients to learn and develop their basic culinary skills. Seasonal cookery such as Easter Chocolates ensure that cooking remains fun as well as educational.
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Farmhouse Kitchen
Once a week the Cottage Kitchen becomes a hive of activity as the vegetables
produced from our gardens are peeled, blanched and frozen. Clients understanding
of the food process assists their learning whilst enjoying the benefits of
organically grown vegetables, giving clients as well as staff a feeling of
satisfaction and accomplishment.
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