Spring 2012 workshops
How can I deliver a powerful farm visit that inspires a sense of wonder in the natural world for visitors with disabilities?

The regional workshops in spring 2012 will focus on sensory learning experiences that enable visitors to make links between food, farming and nature, with less reliance on verbal communication from the host. They will be facilitated by Susie Emmett (
www.green-shoots.org). The focus of 'Let Nature Feed Your Senses' in 2012 will be on delivering farm visits for visitors with sensory and mobility impairments and learning disabilities, and this will be reflected in the activity ideas presented. Susie will also present handouts overviewing the implications of various conditions (including Aspergers, the Autism spectrum, Down's Syndrome, and various sensory impairments) for farm visit planning and delivery.
Any farmer in England interested in hosting farm visits for disabled visitors is very welcome to take part in the training (although numbers are limited). There is no charge to attend a training event. If you are not a LNFYS host we request a £10 donation to cover refreshments. Please kindly confirm your attendance by 1st February to Carol in the LEAF office, either by email at carol.cartwright@leafuk.org or by phone on 024 76413911 .
Workshop locations, times and dates
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East Midlands
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Thursday 23rd February
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The Centre of Renewable Energy (CORE)Manor Business Park, East Drayton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LG |
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East of England
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Friday 24th February
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Hainey Farm,
Barway, Ely,
Cambridgeshire, CB7 5TZ
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Yorkshire & Humber
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Wednesday 29th February
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New Hall Farm,
Ardsley, Barnsley,
South Yorkshire, S71 5EZ
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North West
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Thursday 1st March
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Crooklands Hotel,
Crooklands,
Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA7 7NW
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10.30am - 3.00pm
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West Midlands
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Wednesday 14th March
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Aston Hall Farm,
White Ladies Aston, Spetchley, Worcestershire, WR7 4QJ
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South East
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Thursday 15th March
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Warriner School Farm
Bloxham, Banbury,
Oxfordshire, OX15 4LJ
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11.00am - 3.15pm
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South West
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Friday 16th March
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Church Farm
Church Lane, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset, BA3 4QY
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10.30am - 3.00pm
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North East
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See Y&H and North West |
See Yorkshire and Humber and North West |
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