FAMILIES ON THE FARM - Day Trip Information Pack

Thank-you for booking on the Families on the Farm Activity day here at Magdalen Farm.  We hope that everyone enjoys the day and that you find the following information useful.

Start time:10am                        Departure time: 3pm

This programme is being supported by The Big Lottery Community Fund from 2019 to 2023.

Eligilbility –

This event is a group activity and is open to families who have a child with a learning difficulty or disability - evidence may be required.  Each family is allowed 1 activity day and 1 sleepover per 6 month period (January to early August or mid August to December).

What’s included

We will send you a programme for the day about a week before your visit.  All your activities are led by qualified staff and are adapted to suit the needs of the group as a whole.

Jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings and homemade cake is available at lunch along with light refreshments and hot drinks throughout the day.  Please feel free to bring your own food if necessary to suit your family.

What you need to tell us about

It is really important to let us know in advance any of the following:

·         Special dietary requirements

·         Any medical issues that could affect the day

·         Any behaviour issues that could affect the day

·         Wheelchair requirements

If any of the information you provided on booking has changed then please contact us.

Facilities on site

We understand that everyone has different needs and we will do our best to ensure that everyone has an enjoyable day.  If you have any particular requests please contact us in advance.  We are happy to offer:

·         Disabled parking close to the Centre is available otherwise visitor car parking is located at the top of the drive.

·         Disabled toileting facilities - Gold Standard “Changing Place” – a hoist can be supplied but please bring your own sling

·         3 All Terrain Wheelchairs are available for those who are less mobile/wheelchair users.  These will be allocated on a 1^st come 1^st served booking basis. 

·         1km of easy access pathways are available so if you have your own wheelchairs you can still access the majority of the farm.

·         Break out space – a quiet zone will be provided if time out is required – please ask a member of staff.

What to bring with you

Activities take place outside on our working farm we therefore advise you to wear suitable outdoor clothing with wellies/walking boots (spares can be provided).

Lunch will take place inside Magdalen Centre for which you will need a change of shoes such as slippers/trainers.

In winter we suggest a warm hat and gloves and in the summer sun hats and sun tan lotion will be required along with a refillable water bottle.

A fridge can be provided for medicines

What we expect from you

We understand that visiting us can be quite daunting for some people however we want to ensure that everyone is safe and happy during their visit.  This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy time together and with others but we ask that families stay together and actively engage as far as possible in the activities.

You are responsible for the behaviour and wellbeing of your group.  Magdalen reserves the right to terminate activities if there is inadequate supervision or poor discipline.

Communication is vital and we ask that all adults listen to instructions given by Magdalen staff.   We welcome any comments but ask that you respect our staff and their instructions.

To note

There may be other groups at Magdalen Farm during your visit – we ask all groups to respect each others privacy.

There is a no smoking/vaping policy in all the buildings and farm areas however there is a designated smoking/vaping hut available at the back of the Disabled/staff car parking area.

No dogs are allowed on our working farm.

Mobile phone coverage is limited in the area – please ask a member of staff for wifi codes.

Photographs and Social Media

If you wish to take photographs during your visit then please ask the rest of the group for their consent and respect their response.  Should you wish to not be included in any photographs that are taken for promotional purposes and for the benefit of the funder then please inform Magdalen on arrival.

Cancellation

If you are unable to make the event for whatever reason please telephone us on 01460 30144 (emails may not be received in time).  All payments made are non-refundable.