“One of my favorite things to do is to be around animals and its a massive comfort to me when im anxious - At the farm I get to keep busy whilst also keeping calm

Layla

Layla our trainee Vet that spent a few weeks at the farm last summer

Presentation by Asda Clacton

What I get out of the farm

Working with others

Being with the animals

Meeting new people

The physical and Mental Health positive impacts

I have autism so the farm helps

Jack

Sandy grooming our 4 Shetlands

What I get out of Sandys Farm

Building Teamwork and leadership skills

Building communication skills as you meet new people often

Improving confidence working with animals

I have type 1 diabetes and Sandys Farm look beyond that and makes me feel welcome and a part of a family

Ella

“One thing I love about the farm is I struggle a lot of mental health, and working with the animals tkes your mind off things, you learn a lot in a short period of time, I would recommend coming to the farm”

Kat

Kat one of longest serving Volunteers