Work, Work Training / Agriculture, Horticulture |
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Barton Hill Centre | ||||
75 Breinton Road, Hereford, HR4 0JY | ||||
Contacts: John Trimble, 07791026880 | ||||
The Barton Hill Centre is near Pontrilas and offers farm experiences. The 'Wheels to the Woods' project aims to provide access into an area of unspoilt woodland for wheelchair users. | ||||
ECHO (Extra Choices) | ||||
40 West Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8ES | ||||
Contacts: Fiona Ritchie, 01568 620307, Wendy Holton | ||||
ECHO exists to meet the needs and improve the quality of life of people disadvantaged by learning and other disabilities. Philosophy based on encouraging independence, choice and inclusion. ECHO provides a varied programme over 6 days and 4 evenings each week plus additional activities through the summer and at other times of the year. Operates in Leominster, north Herefordshire and Hereford city. current activities include: *swimming at Presteigne *Badminton *sport groups *waliking group *individual opportunities, including support for fitness activity in Leominster | ||||
Website: www.echoherefordshire.co.uk | ||||
Houghton Project | ||||
Houghton Court, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR8 1HS | ||||
Contacts: Tim James-Moore, 01568 797900 | ||||
Based on a working farm providing training and experience in animal care, poultry. wormeries/composting, orchards, organic vegetables, conservation of woodlands and wetlands, agricultural animals and egg and meat production. Capability to work towards a Certificate in skills for Working Life | ||||
Marshfield | ||||
off Ryelands Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8NZ | ||||
Contacts: Jonathan Pitts, 01568 614772 | ||||
Marshfield is a Social Care establishment operating in North Herefordshire. Opportunities include 4 social businesses, 1 community volunteering scheme and a service offering support for social, leisure and well-being. These are: *horticultural project - includes a contract with the Nature Trust to manage the Millennium Green *Plan it Green - information centre and retail outlet promoting environmentally sound products for the home and garden. Includes a working ground source heat pump. *Leominster Trading - produces wooden items for sale, for example horse jumps. they also have a contract with Queenswood to build and install bench seating. *Unit 5 - Bramley Business Park, office equipment recycling business *Paintbox - a shop in leominster town centre selling arts, crafts and stationery items. *Go4's/Recycling - some recycling but recently expanded into community volunteering, such as dog walking for people unable to leave their homes *Options - supports people to attend activities such as golf and swimming | ||||
Regard | ||||
Lugwardine Court, Lugwardine, Herefordshire, HR1 4AE | ||||
Contacts: Magda Boucher, 01432 265545 | ||||
see also Workmatch. Provides horticultural placements for trainees. | ||||
Email: info@workmatch.org.uk | ||||
Website: www.workmatch.org.uk | ||||
The Broad Group | ||||
54 Rainbow Hill, Worcester, WR3 8NL | ||||
Contacts: Brett Lee, 01905 28486, Kirsty and David Broadbent | ||||
Company providing residentail care, respite, independent living and sheltered living in Worcester, Droitwich and Redditch. Other services include: areobics, belly dancing, badminton, trampolining and Snoezelen Centre. | ||||
Website: www.thebroadgroup.co.uk | ||||
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