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Valley Farm Outdoor Wellbeing & Learning

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Outdoor wellbeing and learning. Life coaching & support with nature and animals. Corporate sessions.

Valley Farm provides health and wellbeing coaching and therapeutic interventions in an outdoor setting. We use interactions with nature and animals to support people to learn more about how their physical, mental and emotional states interact with each other.

02/11/2026

FREE for Tameside residents.
Our Rooted for Wellbeing program has had a couple of spaces open up for the block starting tomorrow. Join us if you are looking for something a bit different to get you out of a rut and improve your mental and physical health ahead of the long winter nights.

These sessions are for unemployed adults age 18-67

contact [email protected] to register. If you can't make it tomorrow, it's fine to join on the second session next week instead

25/10/2026

Nature teaches us that constant production is unsustainable. The land needs its quiet dormant phase, and so do we.

Our farm gates remain locked and our team stays completely offline every Sunday. Taking a full day to disconnect from screens, tasks, and communications lets us recharge so we can show up fully for our community when the gates reopen.

If you have sent us an inquiry over the weekend, we will be back on site on Monday to get back to you.

Wishing you a calm and restful Sunday. 🤍

23/10/2026

There is something deeply satisfying about working with your hands as the seasons shift.

Our community volunteering group meets every Friday morning from 10:00 to 12:00. Autumn is a busy, rewarding time on the land, and sessions involve practical tasks like gardening, mending fences, and field maintenance tasks.

It is an unhurried, welcoming morning where you can get fresh air, learn heritage land maintenance, and enjoy gentle, productive physical activity alongside others. No prior experience is needed, and hot drinks and tools are always supplied.

Sessions are free, though places should be booked in advance so we can get the right tools out.

To join our Friday volunteer team, message us directly on this page or email [email protected].

22/10/2026

A final reminder that the Valley Farm OWL team will be at Together for Tameside tomorrow, Friday 23rd October, from 10:00 to 13:00 at Victoria Market Hall in Stalybridge.

It is a free, informal drop-in event for anyone aged 16 and over living in Tameside who is currently unemployed.

If you would like to find out more about our fully funded 1-2-1 outdoor coaching, small group sessions, or weekly volunteer mornings, come over to our stall for a relaxed chat.

No need to book, just pop in and say hello!

18/10/2026

The autumn days are drawing in, reminding us of the value of quiet rhythms.

Our gates are locked and our team is offline today to rest and recharge. Protecting our Sundays ensures we can continue to offer a steady, supportive space for our community throughout the week.

If you have messaged or emailed us about our school visits or funded coaching spaces over the weekend, we will get back to you when we are back on site on Monday.

Wishing you a calm, restorative evening. 🤍

16/10/2026

A quick reminder that Valley Farm will be at the Together for Tameside event next week on Friday 23rd October at Victoria Market Hall, Stalybridge, from 10:00 to 13:00.

It is a free drop-in day for anyone aged 16 and over living in Tameside who is currently out of work.

If you are interested in our funded 1-2-1 coaching, small group sessions, or weekly volunteer mornings, drop by our stand for an informal chat.

No appointment needed, just come along and say hello.

15/10/2026

Navigating unemployment, burnout, or a major life transition can feel overwhelming. Having a dedicated, unhurried space to think can make all the difference.

Our fully funded 1-2-1 Coaching Sessions are open to Tameside residents who are currently unemployed or economically inactive.

Taking place outdoors on the farm, each session provides confidential, gentle support to help you:
-Step away from pressure and clear your mind in nature
-Rebuild day-to-day confidence and personal resilience
-Identify practical, manageable next steps at your own pace

There is no cost to eligible participants.

To check eligibility or book a funded space in confidence, send us a direct message on this page or email [email protected].

14/10/2026

Delivered a great session on soil analysis for a local school today. We looked at identifying soil types (clay, loam or sand) and tested the pH of the soil. The pan photo is me distilling some water to make sure the pH test was accurate. Our winter field is acidic so would benefit from some lime, but our trash field and pond field are neutral so they're fine.
The students had great fun afterwards exploring the interaction of bicarbonate of soda with vinegar!

11/10/2026

The turn of October brings crisp air and a steady, grounding pace. There is no rush here.

Our farm gates are locked and our team is offline today to rest, recharge, and step away from digital demands. Taking time to pause ensures we can continue to hold a supportive, restorative space for our community throughout the week ahead.

If you have contacted us regarding our funded coaching, weekly clubs, or corporate programmes over the weekend, we will reply once we are back on site on Monday morning.

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative Sunday evening. 🤍

Address

Ashton
OL79RS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447758079972

Website

http://www.valleyfarmowl.co.uk/

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