We were delighted to announce the opening of our newly refurbished Hen House this weekend!

27.4.2021

The project funded by local online educational publishing house, Twinkl enhances the immersive experience for visitors and the students the Trust supports.

The project funded by local online educational publishing house, Twinkl enhances the immersive experience for visitors and the students the Trust supports. With a new 80-seater café opening in June, the Hen House refurb marks the next phase of growth for for the charity, encouraging more visitors to the much-loved local spot.

The refurbished Hen House will enhance the learning delivery for the many vulnerable youngsters the charity works with but will provide the local community with opportunities to meet farm animals up close and personal, such as Horacio, the farms hand reared orphaned calf.

The Hen House was officially opened by Jonathan and Susie Seaton, Co-founders of Twinkl on Saturday 24th April, in line with all current Covid restrictions.
Jonathan Seaton, Co-founder and CEO of Twinkl said: "It is really exciting to see the new Hen House at Whirlow Hall Farm Trust open to visitors. It’s a real honour to be involved in a project that will further support the educational work the Trust does with children and young people and it’s fantastic that we were able to assist with the refurbishment.
I look forward to visiting regularly in the future and continuing to witness the great work done by the Trust in the community.”

Whirlow Hall Farm Trust plays a vital role in the city's alternative provision network supporting children and young people facing a complex combination of difficulties which can include a range of mental health conditions. to meet a gentle calf, groom a rabbit, and check to see if the hens have laid eggs during their visit are not only fun and informative activities for local families, but crucial to encourage them to visit.

Sarah Kerrigan, Head of Fundraising and Events said: “We are extremely grateful to Twinkl for supporting this project. Visitors to the café and shop help support the vital work we do so being able to meet a gentle calf, groom a rabbit, and check to see if the hens have laid eggs during their visit are not only fun and informative activities for local families, but crucial to encourage them to visit.

The new Hen House together with our playground and upcoming new café will, without a doubt, help us to keep moving forward and allow us to share more magical moments with everyone at our beautiful location.”