Poppies Care Farm
Framework provider of day, evening and weekend activities for people with learning disabilities and autism
We are a 7 acre smallholding on Purdis Heath providing day care services to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Activities include caring for animals, market gardening, woodworking, farm projects and maintenance, conservation, cooking, tractor driving.
Who to contact
- Name
- Liz Marley
- Position
- Owner
- Telephone
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01473 614114
07799 470913
- liz.marley@me.com
- Website
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http://www.poppiescarefarm.co.uk
- Social Media
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Find us on Facebook
- Address
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Poppies Farm
Purdis Farm Lane
Foxhall
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP10 0AD
- Notes
Always ring or email for directions to the farm and to arrange a visit.
Where to go
- Name
- Poppies Care Farm
- Address
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Poppies Farm
Purdis Farm Lane
Foxhall
Ipswich
Suffolk - Postcode
- IP10 0AD
- View IP10 0AD on a map
- Area served
- Ipswich, East Suffolk, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Kesgrave
- Venue Email
- liz.marley@me.com
- Venue Website
- http://www.poppiescarefarm.co.uk
- Parking available
- Yes
- Parking details
- Parking is easy but access requires directions and arrangement at an agreed time.
- Transport
- Buses go to St Augustine roundabout and we collect clients from a pick-up point there.
- Restrictions to access
- The track to the farm is restricted access so directions will be given in advance.
- Notes
Ring or email for directions and to arrange a visit.
Days & Times
- Monday-Friday
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon - Session Information
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9.30-3.30
Daily sessions
Other details
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £83.39 - Cost Details
- The daily charge is subject to VAT
- Referral required?
- Yes
- Age Groups
- 16-25 years, Adults, Young people
- Accreditation website
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults/keep-well-and-active/learning-disabilities-and-autism/
- Accreditation details
Accredited provider to Suffolk County Council. Compliant with Social Farms and Gardens Code of Practice.
- Notes
As well as the outdoor activities, we have several indoor facilities: Yellow Barn for breaks (including games) and craft activities, Red Barn for woodworking, painting, Woodshed for log-splitting, Polytunnels for growing inside and throughout winter, Honey Room for preserving and cooking.
- Service users involved in planning
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Yes
Each day the activities are discussed with the care farmers and we tailor our activities to the needs of the farm and the needs of the individuals.
Support for people with disabilities
- Conditions Supported
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Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
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