Wake up to Summer at Magdalen Farm

15th August 2017

Timings & activities may be subject to change

10.00  Arrive

A short introduction to the farm including the Magdalen staff, safety information and where to find useful things like the toilets.

 10.15  Chicken Feeding and Egg Collecting

We will visit the chickens to give them some food, check their water and see how many eggs they have laid. We will take the eggs to the “Egganator” machine to see how they are graded.

            Followed by:

            Pig Feeding

            A chance to take the pigs their morning feed and check their wallows.

11.45  Nature Walk - looking for and listening to the sounds of the great outdoors

 Or

 Farming Jobs

An opportunity to help out in our vegetable garden. Jobs vary from day to day, but could include wheelbarrowing, digging, watering, planting etc. Whatever it is you’ll need plenty of energy!

1.00    Lunch

Lunch menu will very according to the seasons. All dietary requirements can be catered for with notice.   

1.45    Crafts

            Make a themed memento of you visit. 

Or

Junk Band Music Making

Use Magdalen's fabulous "Junk" instruments to make music we can all sing along to   

3.00    Departure

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us on 01460 30144 or email via info@magdalenfarm.org.uk.

Important preparation information

To ensure that you and your group make the most of your day on the farm, please read this carefully and communicate any relevant information to staff, helpers, parents and children. 

Please also refer to the booking terms and conditions on the booking form.

Group Responsibility including Discipline & Supervision

Visiting staff are in loco parentis at all times.  Therefore visiting staff are responsible for the supervision, safe behaviour and wellbeing of their group members, ensuring all health and safety procedures are adhered to as advised by Magdalen staff during the introductory talks and risk assessments. Each group must have a designated first aider with them and ensure that all medicines and medical information are with the group at all times.  Magdalen is a working farm therefore all students must be accompanied at all times.  Magdalen reserves the right to terminate activities if there is inadequate supervision or poor discipline.

Lunch

We recommend a refillable drinks bottle to avoid dehydration.  Light refreshments and snacks are included throughout the day.  Lunch is provided by Magdalen and can be adjusted to suit the dietary requirements of individuals with prior notice.

Clothing

Regardless of the weather - we don’t stop unless we absolutely have to, so please advise everyone to wear adequate OLD clothing for wet/warm/cold weather – plenty of layers are best.  This includes a woolly hat, wellies, thick socks, waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, sun cream, and a sunhat according to the weather conditions.  A spare set of clothing is advisable.

Risk Assessments

Risk assessments for all activities are available upon request.  If at any time visiting staff are unhappy about an activity, it is essential they make their concerns known to your Magdalen leader at the earliest opportunity.   

Farmland, Water, Bio-security and Animals

Adults should ensure that children follow the advice given in the introductory talk from Magdalen leader, as well as guidance from risk assessments.  It is the responsibility of visiting staff to ensure the group wash and dry their hands thoroughly before and after eating, after any contact with animals, and after every activity. 

First Aiders and First Aid Kits

Magdalen leaders carry first aid kits when out on the farm away from the centre however we do ask that all groups bring a designated qualified first aider and a first aid kit, to provide minor first aid.  The designated first aider should also carry all medication and emergency contact details and medical information for everyone in the party.