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The whole team at DCF would like to thank our late Treasurer Mr Colin Parry, for his kind and generous donation of time, patience and humour, over the years; Colin has been instrumental in securing the financial stability of the Charity. Rest in peace Colin, we will miss you.

Many thanks for the kindness shown by the family and friends of Colin for their substantial donations to the charity in his memory. 

 

For a trial period initially we are now able to offer families in need a free holiday at the farm! We understand that times are hard for families in many different ways and while our usual charge is very low, we don't want this to be a barrier to those who need us.  Families need to be referred for a stay by a professional who works with them e.g. health visitor, social worker, g.p, teacher.  We are accepting referral forms now and will book families in for a holiday as soon as Covid restrictions allow us to. 

Below is the government's advice regarding school visits (Dec 2020)

Domestic (UK) overnight educational visits

We continue to advise against domestic (UK) overnight educational visits.

The department recognises the enormous benefits overnight residential educational visits can provide for children.

In February 2021, we will review the possibility of changing our advice for overnight residential education visits to resume from Easter 2021 on the proviso the scientific evidence supports any such change.

This advice will therefore be reviewed and updated again in February 2021

 

Non-overnight domestic educational visits

During the autumn term schools have been able to take pupils on non-overnight domestic educational visits. This should include visits for pupils with SEND connected with their preparation for adulthood (for example, workplace visits or travel training). Schools should also make use of outdoor spaces in the local area to support the delivery of the curriculum.

As normal, schools should undertake full and thorough risk assessments in relation to all educational visits to ensure they are planned and carried out safely and in line with relevant national and local restriction tier guidance protective measures, such as keeping children within their consistent group and any coronavirus (COVID-19) secure measures on transport and at the destination.

Schools should consult the health and safety guidance on educational visits when considering visits and make sure that the appropriate insurance arrangements are in place.

Manager Kelly's boys are very proud of their video. It was made to help to recruit next year's placement student from Harper Adams University in the absence of their usual recruitment event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfoxL671248

Please give it a thumbs up if you like it 

Join us for a fun night in costume if you like at The Swan in Fairfield who are kindly donating funds to the farm from the event.  Tables of up to 6, socially distanced, pre book with the pub.  Starting at 8pm.  We will be holding a raffle too.

We are currently opening to a limited number of visitors who had already booked before the pandemic.  We are planning to accept more referrals for family holidays in the Autumn/Winter and very much welcome family referrals as we are sure there are lots of families in need of a break.  Anyone who works with families can refer.

New arrangements for families -

• accommodation will be in our self contained flat - (double bed, single bed and room for a cot if needed)
• food will be provided but you will need to cook it yourselves 
• animal contact will not be led by us but you will still have access to the animals
• no donkey rides for now 
• you will not have any close contact with anyone else during your visit and there will be a 3 day gap between bookings plus extra cleaning.
• you may be required to have your temperature taken on arrival 
• YOU MUST TELL US IF YOU BECOME UNWELL BEFORE OR DURING YOUR VISIT. 

We are unfortunately closed to visitors at the moment, we will update you as soon as we have more information as to when we can safely open again

*UPDATE - 3 lovely, local companies have brought baby goats for the farm! Huge thanks to Bromsgrove Crane Hire, Curo Accountants and Barnett Wadddingham.  They will be old enough to join us at the end of February 2020

 

We are looking for companies or individuals/groups who would like to sponsor the purchase of a goat kid.  They cost £200 - £250 and we would like a group of 3 or 4.  For your money you get to name him and will receive photos and updates.  You can also come and visit him. Please contact Kelly if you are interested.