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By Nurture Dogs inc Dedham Therapy Farm CIC
We want to develop the area around our pond and the equipment we have to allow us to offer pond dipping to the public that access of farm during the weekend and as a therapeutic activity for clients
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Pond dipping is a fun and simple way for everyone to explore an aquatic habitat. It allows everyone to be able to observe a diversity of different creatures from leeches to dragonfly nymphs. To be able to offer this to the community we need to develop the area. Improvements would include building decking, putting up safety rails, making walk paths for accessibility and putting in benches. We would also like to develop the landscape around the pond. Pond dipping is a useful tool in delivering the science primary curriculum section on life process and living things, the pond could be used by local schools and services that provide education. Sexdo community payback scheme attend our farm weekly, they could be involved in developing the area and maintaining it. For the people to get involved in the activity we need supplies including nets, trays, spoons, magnifying glass's, ID sheets or pond guides and supplies to record what people find.
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Why it's a great idea:
Pond dipping is something everyone can do and it's loads of fun. There are all sorts of interesting creatures living in ponds. This project will get people of all ages involved in nature. It also offers an opportunity to learn about food chains and food webs as well as discovering variations in life-cycles and the effects of pollution on aquatic life. Developing this project will provide more resources for the community while experiencing the benefits of the services provided at our CIC. This project will improve an area of outstanding natural beauty.
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How will the money be spent?Total £7,746
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Total £7,746
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VolunteerWe provide Animal Assisted Therapy that is guided by an Occupational Therapy philosophy. To help and support people from a variety of backgrounds and with a variety of problems that can affect their engagement in daily tasks. Service users help with feeding the animals, cleaning out, grooming and other daily tasks. We also offer woodwork, gardening and building opportunities, giving those who access our service the ability to be a key part of our project’s growth and development.
Project Owner: Nurture Dogs inc Dedham Therapy Farm CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
