A horticultural-based environmental social enterprise, based in Langwith, on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border, providing services to:
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the unemployed
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recovering drug and alcohol misusers
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ex-offenders
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people with learning disabilities
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people with mental and physical ill health
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ex-service personnel
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older isolated people and people with dementia.
Rhubarb Farm use the therapeutic organic horticulture model for developing skills, confidence and employability, and for improving health and well-being. They grow fruit and vegetables organically and keep poultry for eggs.
Services include:
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Production of fresh produce and eggs for the Langwith Pantry
- Talking Therapies Referrals
- On site Training for volunteers
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Health promotion through green gym activities
- Corporate Challenge Days for businesses, local and central government and voluntary organisations' staff teams
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Garden Maintenance Team
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Pig-keeping
OPENING TIMES:
Rhubarb Farm is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. We can arrange corporate volunteering days or special events at weekends. Contact the office to discuss on 01623 741210.
