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NORMAN WOOD FARM GNFC Skills Training Projects
free-range eggs | woodwork project | woodland management drystone walling | fence building/maintenance | conservation | horticulture | animal husbandry
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Jack Spike - the farm cat (not as inscrutable she looks!) Tilly	SKILLS FOR LIFE Our skills training project is based at Norman Wood Farm in the beautiful Goyt Valley. Participant ‘ownership’ is the key to its success - which is why we encourage clients to become involved with planning as well as participating in the various activities. Clients can choose from a number of training: • free-range eggs • woodland management • drystone walling • woodwork skills • fence building/maintenance • conservation • horticulture • animal husbandry WOODWORK PROJECT The latest activity to come on stream is our Woodwork Skills Training Course. Based in one of the barns at the farm, the course is designed to provide therapeutic but meaningful training, and to encourage greater self confidence and self esteem. The training involves instruction in the safe use of Saws, Chisels, Drills and other woodworking tools, as well as the construction of timber garden furniture and planters etc. Emphasis is placed on discipline, time-keeping and working safely. Links are being made with training bodies and we aim to establish a programme that will provide clients with a Level of Achievement award as they reach required standards. At Level 1, clients are limited to working with ‘hand tools’. As they reach greater levels of skill they progress to Level 2 where they can complete a project they have designed themselves - such as a small piece of furniture or a woodcarving. Clients who show aptitude can progress to Level 3 where they become involved in repair and restoration work and making items from scratch. Proceeds from the sale of items made or refurbished help to defray costs. The course is designed to equip clients with the skills and, more importantly, the self-discipline required to help them achieve full time employment. Read more about the Woodwork Project
Hazel and Tammy	The Duck Pond Click here for a Plucky Duck story!
Our hens enjoying their lunch under a blue, Goyt Valley sky
"Make sure you get our good side - we're a rare breed you know" Two of our 'White Faced Woodland' sheep pose for the camera
Len, in contemplative mood	Megan helps to collect the days eggs Millie, Flicka and Tammy studiously ignore the breathtaking scenery
Sue takes a ride on Flicka A woman's work is never done! Julie, stacks the hay bales	The Main Barn Megan with Tammy
view from road to the farm as it passes over the dam at Fernilee reservoir To find out more about our Agricultural/Conservation project, contact Hazel or Sue on 01298 24761 or

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