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We are taking a short break this half term week to

We are taking a short break this half term week to catch up on some tasks that have fallen by the wayside as well as having a much needed lie down and belly rub, in true Rodney Pig style.

We will still be running all the pre-booked 1:1 sessions and funded Saturday Farm Club as well as preparing and delivering food parcels as usual.

In the background, admin responses may be a little slower than usual but bare with us, if you have sent an enquiry, we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Huge thanks to J Brown Tree Care for another deliv

Huge thanks to J Brown Tree Care for another delivery of wood chip and to this mornings group for working so incredibly hard helping us create a healthier and safer environment in our chicken pen.

Fantastic team effort and some great laughs in this morning’s session.

#proud

Looks at this beauty! We had a big load of wood

Looks at this beauty!

We had a big load of wood chip delivered yesterday, courtesy of J Brown Tree Care. This morning the students working at the farm got stuck in spreading it into our holding pen, where we have been working with the alpacas recently.

It had become very muddy and slippery in there, but what a difference this will make to our work in the coming weeks.

A huge thanks to all who helped today. They were all rewarded with lots of alpaca cuddles afterwards.

The young people attending Animal Care sessions ha

The young people attending Animal Care sessions have been tasked with the handling and training of our alpacas. We teach them to understand the animals, read their body language and remain safe whilst working in their pen.

We help them to recognise progress in the work they are doing, however small it is.

#proud
#youngpeopleattheirbest

You may have noticed that the weather is a tiny bi

You may have noticed that the weather is a tiny bit wet this week. As long as it remains safe, we will go ahead with all our sessions so please ensure the children and young people attending the farm come prepared for the weather.

You will benefit from:

🧶 waterproof clothing
🧶 wellies
🧶 extra layers underneath
🧶 hat and gloves

We will ensure you get:

☕️ a lovely hot chocolate
🍞 snacks
🐷 time learning with the animals

It turns out that some of the children visiting th

It turns out that some of the children visiting the farm are really interested in growing veg.

This week they’d like to prepare the polytunnel and plant some winter veg. We will be sowing seeds but I’d like to speed up the process a bit for them and get some seedlings.

Does anyone know anywhere in North Devon that might have some available for sale? Anyone been to St Johns Garden Centre recently and seen any?

Oh wow! Take a look at this beautiful load of food

Oh wow! Take a look at this beautiful load of food, donated to us to increment our Food Parcel work.

A huge thanks goes to Claire Jolly, the community champion at Morrisons in Bideford.

I will aim to have an extra food parcel delivery on Saturday this week. Those who are struggling, please let us know and we will always try to help.

Huge thanks also to the donations of coats and winter wear for the children at the farm.

We are very grateful!

🍞🍞🍞FOOD PARCEL WEDNESDAY🍞🍞🍞 Unf

🍞🍞🍞FOOD PARCEL WEDNESDAY🍞🍞🍞

Unfortunately this week isn’t as plentiful as I’d have liked, so this means I only have a multitude of breads and buns and rolls to offer you.

If you’d like some, and if you have fridge space to store bread, then please let us know and we can some delivered to you. We are delivering to Bideford AND Barnstaple this afternoon, thanks to our friend #sarahbrownfromthegoatsheddevon for volunteering to deliver for us.

Remember these parcels are FREE, as is delivery, thanks to FareShare South West and Tesco Superstore (Rose Ln, Barnstaple) for their support.

We have had a really busy day delivering food parc

We have had a really busy day delivering food parcels today and are really grateful for the wonderful team we have around us to achieve this.

We dropped off boxes to seven households today and on our last drop off we spotted this little creature just walking along the pavement near a very busy road just near Barnstaple town centre. We picked him up and brought him back to the farm where he will probably hibernate until he is big enough to be released in the spring, as he is far too small to survive the winter on his own. 💓

Folk, I need your help. We support a number of ol

Folk, I need your help.

We support a number of older children who really thrive and enjoy playing in our play area and mud kitchen.

We will be expanding our mud kitchen area but what I need help with is recommendations of ride on toys that would support older/larger children. Our little tykes cars just won’t cut it for this and I am stuck on where to go!

Any ideas for us?

Hunni. Hunni, hunni, hunni. #poohbearloveshoney #f

Hunni. Hunni, hunni, hunni. #poohbearloveshoney #freshhoney

We are hoping you’ll all be so busy looking up a

We are hoping you’ll all be so busy looking up at this winter wonderland in the toilet that we won’t have to clean until the new year. #lookupnotdown #winterwonderland #christmas #accessibletoilets #animaltherapy #washyourhands

This is just a snippet of the reception I got when

This is just a snippet of the reception I got when I went into the field today! 🥰🥰🥰 and I didn’t even have a bucket for him! More Richard love to follow, just because... #purelove #richardthevalais #valaisblacknosesheep #petsheep #animaltherapy

Just honey. Gorgeous, sweet honey.

Just honey. Gorgeous, sweet honey.

I have had a lot of people asking if we are planni

I have had a lot of people asking if we are planning another #HalloweenOpenDay and the answer is a no. I am sorry. However!!!! We will be open for two dates during the October half term for a #dayatthefarm @appletreefarmservices. All details can be found in snazzy new flyer or you can message me for further information. #meetthefarmer #askthefarmer #childhoodenrichment #outdoorslearning #seasonschange #supportlocal #keepingitsmall

When it comes to mating time, we place our male, P

When it comes to mating time, we place our male, Phil, in with one or two females. Once receptive, the female will cush - sit for him. Here is Phil on the job, not letting the queue of customers shake his focus. #philthyboy #postwatershed #theladiesarewaiting #gophil

On our last #dawnatthefarm I had a very disappoint

On our last #dawnatthefarm I had a very disappointed customer when he found we’d run out of our ‘I ❤️ Richard’ badges.
You’re in luck! I found a bag hidden in a secret compartment of my treasure chest in my magical ship sailed by my unicorn! #jokes It was in the bottom of my filing cabinet, really. 😂 If you are THAT Richard customer, shout up and I will pop you one in the post. #yourewelcome #iloverichard #valaisblacknosesheep

It’s caramelised banana cake topped with more ca

It’s caramelised banana cake topped with more caramelize bananas and chocolate butterscotch buttons. It’s here, waiting for you this morning, until 1pm. #dawnatthefarm #appletreefarmservices #lazymorning #weareopen

We are open! #coffee and #cake available @appletre

We are open! #coffee and #cake available @appletreefarmservices this morning from 7am to 1pm. Don’t all rush in at once though, I can’t handle the emotions! 😬 #dawnatthefarm #brightandearly #animalassistedactivities #nofilterneeded #sunrise

Some of our SEN children find it difficult to sit

Some of our SEN children find it difficult to sit still and engage in activities involving crafts and fine motor skills. This morning we achieved this beautiful piece for them to take home at the end of this school year and a record engagement time! #endofschoolyear #specialneeds #animalassistedtherapy #quiettime #appletreefarmservices

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