service
Free
Walkabout Wednesdays give you the chance to get outside and get some fresh air by coming to the Centre and visiting the animals.
Key information
Eligibility
Age Group
- 12 - 15 years
- 16 - 18 years
- 19 - 20 years
- 21 - 30 years
- 31 - 40 years
- 41 - 50 years
- 5 - 11 years
- 51 - 60 years
- 61 - 64 years
- 65 - 69 years
- 70 - 79 years
- 80+
Disability
- Anxiety disorders and stress
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Dementia
- Learning disability
- Mental health
What is this activity?
To help look after our 45+ animals.
**Animals include: horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, ducks, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs turkeys **
Work is tailored to individual abilities and includes:
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clearing manure from the fields
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mucking out
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grooming
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cleaning
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feeding
Proven benefits
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Improved physical and mental well being
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Improved self-confidence
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Maybe work with others - learn team work
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Therapeutic benefit
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Learn new skills
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Education
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
Good to know
- Cost: Free
- Signing up:
To sign up for free email [email protected]
