Blossom Together
Laura Tween runs Able Hands Together, a farm based in Wishford, where co-farmers (adults with learning difficulties) can work with animals and learn to be independent. The farm helps the co-farmers become independent and gives them confidence, but Laura wanted to offer more. “Mencap research states that only 6% of people with a learning disability, …
Everyone meet Jim, Jim meet everyone!
Please welcome “Jim” born on Mother’s Day. Mum is Dawn who was very kindly sponsored by DawnBreakers Gym.
“Thank You” from the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire
We are feeling very proud and grateful to receive this “Thank You” from the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire.
Able Hands Together’s bid for National Lottery for funding to support our community through Covid.
This bid if from our Co farmers to communicate what we needed to offer services for adults and children who are struggling with anxiety post Covid. We would also like to create sessions for NHS workers, parents and carers to nurture them throughout this very stressful time. We would also like to use the funding …
Farming at home
Whilst I’ve been in lockdown I was given the really great opportunity to hand rear 9 ducklings and 2 lambs. It’s been a fun and rewarding once in a life time opportunity. I have to get up at 7.50am every morning to feed the lambs their milk. To start with I couldn’t go to bed …
Virtually Together
Able Hands Together, a farm in Salisbury, providing transferable social and employability skills on the farm – plus pastoral and emotional support – to adults with learning disabilities. Social distancing has meant life as we know it on the farm has had to grind to a halt, so we’ve created a whole new online service, …
All about Jennifer
I have learnt a lot of new things at the farm. I am a lot more confident with the chickens since we moved to the new farm. It is amazing there. I love it on the farm. It is my favourite place to go to.
