JARIS ASH - OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Jaris has 15 years of experience working with Pets As Therapy in schools, community events and play therapy sessions. With a background in editing and publishing, Jaris runs creative writing workshops and monthly Pen & Prosecco evenings. She also deals with the administration of the farm, as well as running our dog agility and recreation Gymnastics sessions.
DR HAYLEY ASH - ANIMAL MANAGER & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Hayley has a PhD in Animal Welfare Science and post-doctoral experience in psychological research (specialising in adolescent mood disorders), and has taught Psychology and Human-Animal Interaction classes in Higher Education. She also has hands-on experience at wildlife hospitals and safari parks. Hayley runs volunteering on the farm and provides the daily management of our animals, as well as facilitates Animal Assisted Intervention and Humane Education sessions.
VOLUNTEER/BI-LINGUAL ASSISTANT Delyth is our amazing volunteer. She also assists with the Young and Junior Farmers as well as the AQA Unit Award Scheme sessions.
CONTACT:
Hayley - Animal Manager and Supported Education Head - 07543147206
Jaris - Operations Director and Head of Centre - 07908555107
We have 6 playful dogs: Cassidy, Islay, Honey, Finn, Dylan and Stanley. Cassidy is a registered Pets as Therapy dog.
We're also home to 2 friendly horses (Rose and Dingle), 5 curious goats (Marnie, Barley, Betty, Alex and Big Momma), 8 sweet rare breed chickens (Felecia, Dotty, Ethel, Eggy Meggy, Linda from Finance, Susan from HR, Sweet Chicks and Worms) and 5 gentle rabbits (Max, Angel, Annie, Lily and Minty).