Contact:
07939848132
Briercliffe Farm, Wheathead Lane, Blacko, BB9 6PB
About Briercliffe Farm:
Briercliffe Farm located in the Pendle District boasts some amazing views from the farm yard. The farm feels isolated and quiet however, is only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of towns and villages. Paul has a real passion for care farming and has 20 years of Learning Disability Expertise, which equip him to host a variety of different groups with a range of needs. The farm hosts Pennine Lancashire Community Farm groups and sessions for holiday clubs and also works alongside the Prince's Trust making it a hub for learning and agricultural experience and exposure.
Who Can Visit?
- KS1
- KS2
- High School
- College / University
- Care Farming Groups - Specialised for groups with Learning Disabilities.
Activities:
Paul is really accommodating and is happy to tailor visits to suit each individual group or around the curriculum however most of his sessions are centred around:
- Sheep Focus - Regenerative grazing, Conservation, soils
- Traditional boundaries - hedges, dry-stone walls, including some foraging at suitable times of the year.
- Botany - species ID, traditional wildflower meadow restoration, sything
- Access for all - Disabilities, All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Facilities:
- TEACHING SPACE – indoor building, suitable for up to 8 persons, and a Tee-pee suitable for 30 persons.
- PARKING – suitable for minibuses and small coaches
- TOILETS - no accessible toilets currently
- ACCESSIBILITY
- Wheelchair accessible
- 2 Terrain Hoppers – adult size
- SPARE ITEMS – the farm have a small selection of adults size wellies (UK7-11)
Formalities:
- Public Liability Insurance
- Risk Assessments
- Cancellation policy - extreme weather events
- Access code of Practice
- Training - Paul has a teaching qualification and has 20 years experience with learning disabilities.