Barrington Farm
Day Services Centre for Adults with Learning Difficulties
Barrington Farm
Walcott
Norfolk
NR12 0PF
T 01692 650707
E admin@barringtonfarm.com
The Farm
Our working rare breeds’ farm is another major activity on site it has been developed to give easy access to all areas enabling service users to enjoy working with the friendly animals or to relax by the lake. It provides budding farmers with the opportunity to learn how to care for animals.
Farm staff who are trained in animal husbandry assist people to spend meaningful time on the farm. We have a wide range of animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, rheas, geese, peacocks and turkeys. There is plenty of opportunity for the people to help collect eggs, assist the farmer to shear sheep and watch over the birth of baby animals or help maintain the land grounds.
There are usually lambs that need bottle feeding around March and April and a farm trail with egg collecting and feeding animals on a daily basis. While working as part of a team this provides the background for nurturing individual development in interaction, trust and understanding of others within the group. It also offers the potential of integrating into work placements for service users who need to progress in the future. The need for one to one nurturing to enable less able individuals to become actively involved in specific tasks have proved a successful introduction into finding their niche. All live stock that is reared on the farm is free range and provides quality produce for our own consumption.
“I like the farm and seeing the animals and taking photos.” Jackie, Day service user
The Grounds
Barrington Farm offers acres of paddocks and lawn. As well as the farm, it benefits from a large lawned area which is great for walks, games and is the site of the Rookery’s annual fete. On warmer days service users can enjoy use of the BBQ, picnic area and various outdoor seating.
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