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Ferring Focus Third Edition 2022 Spider Scarecrow created by Day Service Customers support staff and volunteers at Ferring Country Centre Spooktacular Scarecrows are a Half Term Hit Ferring Country Centre takes part in the annual village Scarecrow festival Ferring Country Centre was delighted to take part in the Pumpkins were also used in cooking lessons at the Day annual Ferring Scarecrow festival again this year Day Service Centre to make pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie Customers under the guidance of support workers and volunteers made some really impressive contributions for the popular trail A horse ware pig Frankenstein Dracula and Mummy were among the many creations that were made A giant spider sat menacingly at the entrance to Ranger s Caf but luckily didn t scare away too many customers The pumpkins which were displayed alongside the scarecrows were all grown on the new allotment by our Day It was a wonderful opportunity for the day service Service Customers A variety of different size colour and customers to appreciate firsthand the food to table shape of squash were also grown with great success Many process by growing the vegetables harvesting them and were sold in the shop ploughing money straight back into then using them to make something they could eat and new projects for the allotment enjoy Page 1

Third Edition A message from Hannah Welcome to our new look Ferring Focus Over the past few months we have been looking at our branding and this edition reflects the way we will be presenting our organisation in the future Ferring Focus Ferring Funders and Friends Worthing and District Society of Model Engineers On Wednesday 19th October 2022 some of our Day Service Customers were kindly invited to Field Place to receive a huge cheque from Worthing and District Society of Model Engineers Whilst undertaking this project it became very clear how important our Centre is to those we support We had a great deal of input from our team of ambassadors who were integral to the development of our new extended strapline A Charity supporting People with Learning Disabilities in their local communities and in our Country Centre setting allowing those we support to connect with their peers and the animals we keep grow their skills in a supported and safe environment whilst creating the opportunity for them to lead a more independent and fulfilled life 1000 was raised from their charity day and Barclays bank fund matched 750 also resulting in the incredible total of 1 750 This is the second year that the society has supported Ferring Country Centre and for which we are very grateful Michael Jones Estate Agent Vibrant new jackets will be worn by riders from Ferring Country Centre Riding School during therapy sessions and walks rides around the local area Hi Viz jackets are essential for any equestrian that leaves the confines of the school When riding on the road it is so important to be visible to other road users As a local business in the same community the staff at the Ferring Branch of Michael Jones were keen to support this project and provided 250 to fund the jackets You could say they wanted to keep everybody as safe as houses Working with our team of Ambassadors was inspiring and I would like to thank them for their enthusiastic participation Coast and Country Real Estate Hannah Tombs CEO On Thursday 6th October about 150 people gathered to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Coast and Country Real Estate at Field Place Barns The evening was a great success A raffle was held as part of the proceedings and the evening raised an impressive 535 which Phil Cole and Chris Trott personally came to hand over Page 2

Third Edition Ferring Focus Focus on Our Poultry better to be safe than sorry The chickens and turkeys on Dales farm are well known and loved for their cheeky personalities as they roam freely around the farm Scavenging for tasty treats amongst the undergrowth to maintain their wellness and happiness was a common sight The ex battery hens which joined us as timid little scraps now unrecognizable in their newly grown fluffed up feathers as they confidently strut around the farm Therefore we are all terribly sad at the Centre that due to the high levels of Bird Flu in the UK we are having to keep them safely rehoused and undercover for the time being The instructions have been given to us by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs to reduce the spread of the disease and avoid culling Animal Welfare co ordinator Beth Budgen Ashton said We are doing everything we can to ensure our chickens and turkeys remain happy and healthy We hide meal worms amongst their woodchips so that they have to scratch about and search for them This keeps them stimulated and busy They still get plenty of daylight and fresh air through the railings on the front of the building Grace Coomber animal welfare assistant added We give them lots of extra treats and enrichment and check on them regularly They absolutely love grapes and seem very content and settled with their new housing arrangement She pointed out that the duck enclosure is covered with netting to keep them protected but also to enable them to remain in their pond habitat which would be difficult to recreate indoors In Other News Would Moo believe it A Tree mendous Display On 2nd November we were honoured to welcome two very special visitors to Dales Farm Daisy the Pantomime Cow and Minnie the chicken Accompanying them was the marketing crew for Worthing Theatres who were making a promotional video for the Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime which will be showing at Worthing Pavilion from 1st December See WTM website for tickets Our little pony Minnie was very excited to meet another Minnie and the pigs were particularly eager to meet the cow Not a sight you see every day here on the farm Our tree mendous Christmas Tree display has been beautifully put together by Bird pod and their support worker Leah Nothing says Christmas more than a beautiful live tree Potted Christmas Trees are now available to buy and pre cut trees should be available soon See the online shop on www ferringcountrycentre org for more details Page 3

Third Edition Ferring Focus Noticeboard There is a lot to look forward to from now until the end of December Christmas Market our popular indoor Christmas Market will be here on 27th November selling lots of Christmas decorations and gifts Live Nativity with animals instruments and carols We are lucky to have Revd Robin Brenchley from Ferring Baptist Church leading the service this year and the carols will be accompanied by the orchestra Inspired Instrumentalists Supper with Santa in Ranger s Caf throughout December which is an ideal way to meet the big man himself Keep an eye on our social media platforms for details of dates times and tickets Christmas is a wonderful excuse to get together with your friends and enjoy some music and maybe have a dance The Day Service Christmas Disco will take place on Wednesday 14th December and should be lots of festive fun With DJ Hunt as the DJ and refreshments available to purchase on the night it is sure to be a night to remember Dates for your Diary The Big Bike Revival Christmas Market Live Nativity At Ferring Country Centre Indoor Riding School Indoor Riding School 16th November 2022 10am Sunday 27th November 11am 3pm Tuesday 20th December 2022 Confidence building ride book a place at info cycloanalsis co uk 27th November 2022 11am 3pm drop in for free maintenance advice No booking required Free Entry to over 50 stalls Come and tick a few people off your Christmas present list Christmas Trees for sale Potted and precut Page 4 Mince pies and mulled wine from 6pm Service starts at 6 30pm This year our Nativity service will be led by Revd Robin Brenchley and the carols will be accompanied by Inspired Instrumentalists Book your tickets on www ferringcountrycentre org