Outing to Odds Farm

On Wednesday 9th April families from the Weller Centre, Fifi’s Vision CIC and Home Start Reading joined the Reading Family Aid Outing coach outing to Odds Farm.
One mum said ""I cannot thank you enough for today, we definitely needed to get out the four walls of home. You won't ever know how much this means to us as a family"

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We were blessed with a glorious sunny day which meant that everyone could enjoy all the farm had to offer.
Fifi's Vision said "I cannot thank you, Reading Family Aid enough.
Being able to provide Fifi's Vision CIC families such wonderful opportunities to access days out knowing they will have my support and support from other families on the day physically and emotionally but also not having to worry about transport or financial demands to access these experiences takes a big pressure of everyone, it really has such a huge positive impact.
Families have such a sense of belonging breaking the cycle of isolation and loneliness being seen, thought of and included especially with such a kind gesture from Reading Family Aid.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

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The welcome from the farm staff was as warm as the April sunshine. 
​​Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day.
​One parent said ""An amazing day with wonderful friends and just making the most of such a kind gesture from Reading Family Aid"
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Fifi's Vision CIC families had an amazing day enjoying the sunshine at Odds Farm.
I am so grateful for the opportunities I can share with so many families because of Reading Family Aid.
Everyone enjoyed their day and having time with family and friends. It was most definitely needed respite over the holiday period.
Smiles all day with lots of exploring and laughter meant for a very quiet and exhausted coach trip home.

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It was great to see how fearless even the youngest children were when they hand fed the sheep and goats. 

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There was so much to see and do but the 4.5 hours we were there gave everyone ample opportunity to go on a tractor ride, play on in the playground, take part in an Easter egg hunt, watch a show, enjoy a picnic and so much more.
As we saw everyone back onto the coach we saw some very happy but tired children and families.  We guessed at who would fall asleep first with sweet dreams of a wonderful day at the farm.

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