The Listening Herd

So pleased to be supporting St Ambrose Catholic School summer fete. Hope the rain stays away. 💖💖

Ready to play the horse shoe game at St Ambrose Summer Fete

Here are our summer dates for activities at The Listening Herd. We do hope to see you over the holidays.
And if anyone has a birthday and is looking to hire our bell tent and spend time with the horses for a small party then please let us know. X # #

WIRE SCULPTURE OPPORTUNITY.
We have just had our fencing replaced and have loads of pig and chicken wire that is going begging.
So if you are a budding artist looking for a project or a student looking for an opportunity to create something special, we may have just the thing for you.
As a CIC we would love it if someone wanted to create a sculpture on our land near Chaddesley Corbett.
If someone wanted to recycle the wire and complete their project elsewhere that is also fine, you are welcome to collect the wire and take it away.
PM me if interested. Helene

Just to let you know we have a few places remaining for Picnic with the Ponies next week. We have spaces on Thursday 30th May and just a couple of spaces for Friday 31st. £15 per child, 11am to 1pm, bring a picnic and come along for some pony pampering and experience our new bell tent. PM me to book. # # # # # #

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Really easy to do, even I managed it, without a child to help me 🤣

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Just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers for all their hard work on Saturday.
Maggie and I can as cannot believe that we got our bell tent erected, new shed up, hay barn and toilet painted, chippings spread out round the raised beds and lots of the wire removed from the old fence.
It really is quite humbling that people gladly give up their Saturday so that we can have a better place to help and support vulnerable children and adults.
We are truly blessed to have friends like you all.💖💖🌟🌟🐴🐴

Base down for shed. Looking forward to welcoming our volunteers tomorrow for a day of shed and bell tent putting up, painting and planting.
Sausages and cake are ready and waiting, along with the sun 😁
If anyone finds themselves free for a couple of hours tomorrow come and join us

HELP NEEDED.
If anyone has some time to spare on Saturday this week we need some help to get ready for our Stay Connected project to combat loneliness.
We have the following things to do
Put up bell tent
Put slabs down for shed base
Put up new shed
Raised beds to be filled
Plants to be planted
Buildings to be painted.
In exchange we will provide home made cakes, tea and coffee and BBQ for lunch
We really could do with a hand if you are around, any time between 10am and 4pm.
Let me know if you can come along so we can make sure we have plenty of food 🫶🫶

Did you know that spending time with horses can have profound effects on your well-being?
Experience the therapeutic power of horses as you engage in herd observation and mindful brushing. Spend quality time with our gentle horses and connect on a deeper level. For more information please send us a message or contact us through the website.

In case you haven’t heard, we are on a mission to beat loneliness. We are working with Worcestershire Council’s Stay Connected initiative and we are looking forward to growing our community with a range of opportunities and activities. Message us for more info or contact us through our website.

Are you passionate about fostering connections and making a positive impact in the lives of others? We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Stay Connected project, and we need your help to bring it to life!
Volunteer Opportunity: Whether you have a green thumb, a knack for wellness practices, or a love for animals, there's a place for you in our project. Please message us or contact us through our website.

We have an array of enriching activities as part of our Stay Connected project! 🌿🌞
🌱 Gardening: Dive into our raised beds, designed for easy access without bending or digging.
🏕️ Bell Tent Wellness: Step into tranquility with our Bell Tent. Explore wellness sessions including soothing sound baths, gentle yoga, and meditation. Keep an eye out for upcoming sessions throughout the project!
🐴 Equine Therapy: Connect with our gentle horses and experience the therapeutic benefits of herd observation and mindful brushing. Spend peaceful moments bonding with these magnificent creatures.
Join us for a fulfilling experience and let's stay connected together! Drop us a message to learn more or get involved!

As a part of our Stay Connected project, we're excited to collaborate with interested groups, such as carers, older people and those with long term health conditions to foster connections and support within our community. If you work with an organisation that supports others then please send a message or contact us through the website.

Statistics indicate an upward trend in feelings of isolation. Loneliness can creep in for various reasons, sometimes without a clear cause—it's just a feeling we experience. Life events like losing a loved one, whether through a breakup or bereavement, can amplify this feeling. Other changes, caring for a newborn, dealing with a long-term health condition, or becoming a full-time caregiver, can also lead to loneliness. For more information on how connecting up with us can help, please message or contact us through the website.

We're thrilled to announce that we've received the Stay Connected Community Grant from Worcestershire County Council! The aim of the Stay Connected initiative is to combat loneliness and isolation. We will be offering a range of activities to groups and individuals. For more information please send us a message or visit our website to contact us - https://thelisteningherd.org/contact/

We would love for you to join us for Easter Fun, places are filling up so please contact us to book.

Easter and May Bank Holiday dates for Picnics with the Ponies. We only have a few days that we are holding these sessions so book quickly to avoid disappointment.

Veg patch ploughed, our gardening project is beginning to take shape. We will be launching the project in the next few weeks so watch this space!

Ground been rotivated ready for garden project to begin.

Shout out to any tree surgeons looking to get rid of wood chippings. We desperately need some for our outside area where we work with the horses so the children who come to us can work without the mud.
Probably need 5 to 6 loads to Chaddesley Corbett.

Just wanted to share this amazing Ladies photographs that she has taken at The Listening Herd. They are outstanding and show the beautiful bond that can be created between the children and the horses. Thank you Holly. # # # # # #
Follow the link below to see all of the photos

Listening Herd Photo collection by Holly Made Life

A huge thank you to Karen Peters who came to offer Angelic Reiki to our herd today. Autumn stayed with Karen for a good 3/4 hour and lay down and even snored!! Karen uses a combination of Angelic Reiki and Trust Technique. As you can see our other herd members Luna and Sh**un stayed close throughout the healing session.

We would love to welcome you for half term fun. Please contact us to book.

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Brrrrrr it's a cold one today. We left a teaspoon soaking in a cup yesterday and this is how we found it. The sun has been very welcome, I love a cold crisp day, do you?
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