Let's Farm
A real working farm for people with learning disabilities in Cheshire
Let’s Farm is a real working farm in a beautiful, peaceful location in Winsford in Cheshire. We offer people with learning disabilities the chance to take part in farming life. You can make new friends and develop new skills in a safe but exciting environment. Most importantly Let’s Farm is about having fun and supporting your mental wellbeing.
As a Farm Ranger, you can help run the farm, joining in all activities in the farming calendar including lambing, small animal care, using an incubator to hatch eggs, keeping animals healthy and showing animals in competitions.
You can join in our conservation, environmental and enrichment programme including sustainable arts and crafts, allotment gardening, community projects, harvesting the orchard and making produce maintaining woodland and wetland areas, the life cycle of insects and mindfulness.
Welcome to Let’s Farm - a haven for inclusive learning
Our farm
Let’s Farm is based on the outskirts of Winsford and is set in 100 acres of outstanding countryside, it is a rural location as well as being beautiful it is peaceful, quiet, and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
It has a lake, woodland, meadows, and fields dedicated to wildlife and wildflowers.
It is a lovely relaxing working and learning environment.
It is a real working farm with traditional British Rare Breeds such as a flock of Shropshire sheep, herds of ruby red Devon and Hereford cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, other small animals, and fruit orchards.
Here's what our rangers do at Let's Farm
Farming
Rangers are involved in all aspects of large livestock management and production:
hygiene
giving vaccinations
feeding
breeding programmes
Our Pedigree Shropshire Sheep are bred for meat to a very high welfare standard. They are also exported alive for breeding. Shropshire sheep graze young tree sapling plantations which helps the environment by avoiding the use of chemicals.
Rangers enter Agricultural County Shows, preparing the animals, exhibiting the sheep and winning rosettes.
Lambing is a hands on event on any farm and the Rangers are fully involved, experiencing all the highs and lows of real-life lambing.
Rangers help with our pedigree Hereford and Ruby Red Devon cattle including the breeding programme, pregnancy scanning, TB testing and feeding. Rangers learn how the cattle directly help nurture wetland and conserve ground nesting birds.
Lately, we've added Boar goats and rare breed Gloucester Old Spot pigs.
Community projects
Our community is important to us. We help to improve the local environment. The rangers go on regular litter picks around the Winford area to make our public spaces look more attractive and safer for the community and wildlife.
We also regularly work at St Chads church helping to maintain the grounds, planting bulbs, weeding, leaf blowing and pruning.
Small animals
Rangers care for and breed guinea pigs and pedigree lion head rabbits. They feed, water, clean out and groom the animals as well as serve visitors who come to the farm to buy animals we have bred.
Poultry
Rangers care for our chickens and ducks, hatch eggs in an incubator and serve customers.
Sustainable arts and crafts
Our crafting group develops our rangers' creativity using our sheep fleeces, learning skills like felting, weaving and spinning.
We also explore painting, drawing, printing and photography.
Allotment gardening
Our rangers grow herbs, flowers, fruit and vegetables and use them to make meals, cakes and preserves.
Working to attract wildlife to the farm is important, we build bug hotels and grow plants to attract bees and butterflies.
Bushcraft
Our rangers learning to make fires using natural material found in woods. Then they cook on open fires using our own vegetables and herbs.
The rangers also learn how to build shelters but can shelter in our tepees if the weather turns bad. Rangers learn how to use bushcraft tools in a safe way: whittling knives, axes, bow saws.
Our Mission:
At the core of our mission is the commitment to empower individuals with diverse abilities. We strive to create a supportive community where each participant can discover their potential, build essential skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Inclusive Learning Environment:
Let’s Farm is not just a farm; it's a dynamic learning space where the beauty of nature meets the power of education. Our facilities are specially designed to cater to the diverse needs of our participants, ensuring that everyone can fully engage in the learning process.
Holistic Approach to Learning :
We believe in a holistic approach to farming and education, recognising that each individual is unique. Our programs encompass not only informal learning but also therapeutic and recreational activities. Through hands-on experiences with farm animals, nature exploration, rangers can develop a wide range of skills while enjoying the benefits of the outdoors.
Expert Team:
Our team consists of dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating an inclusive and enriching environment. From experienced educators, support staff to therapist, everyone at Let’s Farm is committed to fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Community Engagement:
We understand the importance of community involvement. Let’s Farm actively collaborates with families, schools, and local organisations to ensure a seamless transition between different learning environments. Together, we aim to build a network that enhances the overall well-being of our rangers.
About us
Here's what people say about us
I started at Let's Farm in February 2023I come on Wednesday for Arts and Crafts because I like painting and making things.
This year I knitted a very long scarf.
I love to come to Let's farm, the people are very nice and I have made lots of new friends.
Lauren – Ranger
Our daughter absolutely loves Let's Farm. She is excited with anticipation on the journey there in the morning, and then buzzing with excitement when we pick her up in the afternoon.
She loves working with and learning about the animals, but also doing craft activities, and cooking. She especially enjoys and benefits from the interaction and socialising with fellow rangers. The staff are great for encouraging independence, it is wonderful to see the Rangers discovering new skills and growing in confidence in this very happy, friendly and supportive environment.
Cathy - parent
Ryan has been coming to let’s farm for a year and a half now, in that time he has gained lots of skills and independence and become more confident!
He was always a bit of a loner but his social skills has improved and he now enjoys interacting with others!
Previously he barely left the house and was quite sedentary, now he can’t wait to go to “work” .
Lets farm has done wonders for him and also us as a family!!
Emma - parent
Our Paul, joined the farm at the very beginning, it has been life changing for him and us. We worried at first it would be too much for him, that the work would be too physically hard and the weather too harsh, or the opposite and he would be a bystander while others did the work. We were totally wrong: Paul has flourished!
The staff encourage and guide him and Paul rolls up his sleeves, sticks on his wellies and gets stuck in.
We can't thank the team enough for the opportunity they have given Paul, he has a new lease on life and we are so very happy because he is happy and more fulfilled.
Natalie – Paul's sister and carer
My son has Severe Learning Disabilities and Let’s farm has transformed his life. The farm is a brilliant project and provides much-needed meaningful activity for people with learning disabilities.
The staff have such energy and enthusiasm, and this is infectious and passes on to the Rangers.
My son really enjoys going to the farm, working outside and with the animals.
He’s always smiling when there. In addition, his ability to follow instructions and to communicate has improved hugely since being at the farm which in turn makes him easier to manage and makes him much happier.
A brilliant provision long may it continue!
Kath - parent
My son really enjoys Let's Farm. It provides lots of opportunities for him to try out a range of activities working with animals and plants, around the farm and the local community.
He's making friends and developing skills which will help him become more independent.
Libby - parent
We’re so grateful that our son Christopher is now at Let’s Farm to further his development in all aspects and skills he needs to get him through his life in a much changing world.
With the guidance and encouragement from all the staff at Let’s Farm, Christopher as become a more experienced individual in all aspects of his work and life skills.
Keith and Christine - Christopher's parents
Northwich and Winsford Guardian
Community ReAwards celebrates Scouts, Radio Northwich and more | Northwich Guardian
Let's Farm Winsford named 'best start-up' as it turns two | Northwich Guardian
Let's Farm Winsford named 'best start-up' as it turns two | Northwich Guardian
Let's Farm in Winsford opening its gates to new talent | Northwich Guardian
Cheshire farm offers 'life-changing' experience to young people | Northwich Guardian
Let's Farm in Winsford wins rosettes at Cheshire Show | Northwich Guardian
Cheshire County Farms Competition's thumbs up to Let's Farm | Northwich Guardian
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