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Field of Joy : social smallholding

Field of Joy is a social smallholding in a magical Norfolk meadow. We work with children and adults to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation through connection with each other, animals and nature.
We have a person centred care farming nature based approach and offer regular groups and bespoke sessions

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Facilities

  • Covered space
  • Hand washing facilities
  • Toilets

Picnic tables, art and book shed, wildflower meadow

Pricing

Our pricing varies depending on the needs of the individual and the type of provision.
An average cost is £60 per person for a day long session
Hourly and daily bespoke hire is also available for small groups and individuals

What we can offer

  • Conservation and site maintenance skills
  • Cooking
  • Food preparation
  • Growing crops and vegetables
  • Indoor crafts
  • Provision of materials/equipment/livestock
  • Risk assessment
  • Small animal care (e.g. grooming, feeding, handling etc.)
  • Tailored programmes
  • Working with livestock (e.g. feeding, milking, egg collecting, daily maintenance, grooming (where appropriate))

Indoor and outdoor art and craft Nature walks Birdwatching Nature library Pond dipping

Care Farms / Green Care Services

Related services:

  • Alternative provision
  • Care farming or green care services for SEND
  • One to one support
  • Holiday provision
  • Family group provision

Other related services:

We have livestock including horses, donkeys, rare breed sheep, poultry and Guinea pigs as well as a vegetable garden, wildflower meadow, campfire area and an art and book shed and plenty of places to relax in peace

Care Farm

Are you a teacher and know a child with SEND? They could benefit from accessing a Care Farm.

Care Farms provide supervised, structured educational programmes of farming related activities for young people to support those struggling in school, help those with disability, behavioural challenges and improve mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more

Accreditations

Other Accreditations

We are currently applying for the care farming code of practice and also to become a garden of sanctuary

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