Be A Farmer
Farmers' Helpers
This is our 10th year of Farmers' Helpers (formerly known as
"So You Want To Be A City Farmer")!
We
started with just a few days as part of the Science Festival
and the provision has increased to its current level over the period
due to demand growing. Farmers' Helpers now runs during every
school holiday except
Xmas, 10 weeks per year in total.
The idea is that on
holiday weekday mornings you 8-12 year-olds can come along, get stuck
in and do real
farm jobs.
You might be taking the cow up to the field then mucking out her
pen in
the stable; or collecting eggs then cleaning out a henhouse and filling
up the hens' water. Learn how to look after animals, have fun and make
new friends. Many young people go on to join our Saturday morning Young
City Farmers Club, or become volunteers.
These are also
suitable for those taking part in Guiding or Scouting challenges such
as the Baden Powell Challenge even if slightly older- bring anything
you need to get signed off. Fantastic on account of the work and also
the monetary contribution!
Booking is essential and as early as possible is recommended
especially
if you are looking for 2 or more spaces a day. The
fee of £7 per session in 2010 is
payable in advance. Get your parent/ guardian to contact the
Education Officer for more details/ to book.
Times are 10.00-12.30 each weekday.
Wear old clothes, shoes or wellies, bring gloves and a snack/drink.
Young Farmers Club
Learn to look after farm animals and birds, do real farm jobs,
occasionally visit other places of farming and animal interest and
make
new friends!
The club is for 8-12 year-olds and currently meets every third
Saturday
morning
(frequency depends on demand to a maximum of 4 groups)
10.00-12.30.
An annual charge is made, charged pro rata- likely to be
~£50 for 2010 - 11 (depending on CLD funding vs total meets). It
runs during school term time.
We currently have some space for this term and beyond starting 4th, 11th or 18th September, contact Young Farmers Club Co-ordinator for details.
Farmers' Helpers
Now Booking for 2010/ 2011.
18 - 22 OCTOBER 10
(Tuesday full, at least 4 spaces remaining other days [as of 3/9])
14 - 18 FEBRUARY 11
11-15 APRIL
18-22 APRIL
