Autumn Newsletter 2021
Find out what’s been happening over the summer and look forward to autumn.
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Find out what’s been happening over the summer and look forward to autumn.
Autumn Newsletter 2021 Read More »
Interview with Sherborne Voices
Podcast – Countrymen on Sherborne Voices Read More »
We are delighted to be welcoming more and more countrymen to the farm as restrictions continue to ease and we also have several new projects on the go.
We are delighted to see confidence growing within our Countrymen’s club. We have kept going all through the second lockdown in very small numbers, but it has made us realise the importance of small groups for the emotional welfare of our members.
Spring Blog from Rylands Farm Read More »
Our Spring newsletter is now available to read. You can also download a copy if preferred.
Spring 2021 Newsletter Read More »
The polytunnel is clean and ready for the spring as the first signs of new growth appear under the apple trees. We have a few projects on the go and we have decided that now is a good time to spring clean our barn and create some new art work for the walls. Work is
The Countrymen Club UK (Dorset Branch) Read More »
An update from the Countrymen’s club, Rylands farm, Dorset on how we have kept calm and carried on!
Day care centres weren’t the answer for John. They tended to favour indoor and relatively passive activities or talking groups, while John was really yearning to be involved in more physical outdoor activities, preferably alongside other men who also had a deep love of the outdoor life.
Cultivating an exciting alternative to day centres Read More »
Coronavirus has been affecting many, especially older people with underlying health conditions. This has meant that Countrymen haven’t been able to get onto farms and gardens as usual and has resulted in increased isolation for many. Our Outreach Initiative, adopted by twelve members of the Countrymen UK Network of care farms, provides support from these
Outreach Initiative supports local countrymen, carers and organisations Read More »