Wellies On - Community Interest Company

26/06/2026

It’s been show time!...

For those who don’t know, show season is very much a family affair. We exhibit together as the Monach Dairy Goat Herd, bringing our family farm teams together for several of the country’s largest agricultural shows. The Monach herd represents generations of careful breeding, herd management and dedication, and we’re incredibly proud to continue that legacy.

With the red alert heat warning affecting Essex, we made the difficult decision to cancel all Wellies-On sessions this week. The welfare of both people and animals always has to come first.

To avoid travelling during the hottest part of the day, we loaded the goats and set off late on Monday evening, arriving in Norfolk overnight. Thankfully, conditions at the were around 5°C cooler than at home, with a welcome breeze. The organisers and stewards had excellent measures in place, including fans, wet towels, plenty of shade and even a gazebo in the judging ring to help keep both exhibitors and livestock safe and comfortable.

Back at Wellies-On, Warren took on the huge responsibility of caring for all the animals and keeping the farm running while we were away, with a helping hand from Laura. We’re incredibly grateful to them both, especially Warren, whose hard work behind the scenes made it possible for us to focus on representing the Monach herd.

It proved to be a successful few days. The Monach herd was awarded three more Breed Champion Certificates, along with several class wins. One of the highlights was seeing Marli’s homebred kid, out of Ivy, crowned Best Kid in Show. Ivy herself was also awarded a Reserve Certificate of Merit in the show class, making it a very special result.

Crinkle also performed brilliantly in the milking competition, recording the third highest milk weights across the competition. We’re now keeping everything crossed while we wait for the milk sample results, which will determine the final competition placings.

Thank you to everyone who played a part, both at home and at the show. Successes like these are always a team effort, and we’re incredibly thankful to everyone who helped make the week possible 💚🐐💚

19/06/2026

30/04/2026

There are days that remind us exactly why our work matters 💚

…Today, our Wellies-On team took the farm to a local care home Woodland View Care Home - Barchester Healthcare, and it turned into something extra special 💖

Our animals, including our very charming pygmy goats, visited residents both in their rooms and out in the garden.

With the sun shining, preschool children joined us too with thanks to Shannon from Chestnut Childminding and Emily from Little Starfish Childminding for creating a joyful intergenerational experience.

But behind these moments is our dedicated team. Both back at the farm holding the fort and helping us to load and unload as well as out on visits.
We’re not just bringing animals, we’re bringing expertise and care. Among us today we had an occupational therapist, a qualified social worker, and a trauma-informed practitioner and teacher. Together, we create meaningful connections, supporting both body and mind 💚

It was a day of sunshine, smiles, and the kind of joy that lingers long after. This is what happens when community, nature, and compassion all come together.