Meet The Team

Volunteers

Hi. We are some of the lovely volunteers who will help you when you visit Corn Close Care Farm.

Kate and Jess

We are the Corn Close sheepdogs! We enjoy welcoming visitors to the farm and we would love to play ball with you.

Molly

I am a very calm and gentle horse. I am good at helping people to get more confident with horses.

Cath

Hi, I'm Cath. I am looking forward to being able to introduce you to all of our lovely animals and share all the great things that are going on at Corn Close with you.

Tim

Hi, I’m Tim and I can help you to learn how to make things out of wood and how to grow things in the allotment.

Stephen

Hi, I’m Stephen and I can help you to learn about farming and how to look after the farm animals.

Stella and Nina

We are great friends and we can help you to feel more relaxed when you groom and pet us.

Gina and Arthur

We really enjoy being groomed and going for walks with you in the beautiful Nidderdale countryside. Arthur loves to climb!

Tina and Luna

We are very curious Shetland Ponies and love to meet new people!

Gavin

I am a really friendly goat and love to be stroked and to have my long coat brushed.

Catherine

I love being groomed and will stand and let you stroke me for ages.

Ozzie

I love meeting people and making new friends – especially if they come with food!

Dave

I am a really laid back sheep and I love a back scratch.

Cher and Tina Turner

We are the pigs! We are really friendly we love a back scratch – and food!

Hens

We are some of the Corn Close hens and we are a variety of different colours and sizes! You can collect our eggs and some of us enjoy a cuddle, too.

Steve, Derek and Pinky

We are the Lamb Gang! We love to explore on walks with you and enjoy a good snack.

Flip

I love to come and see what you are doing when you are making Molly's bed. I also love a cuddle and some treats!

Jill

I love to have a good brush and enjoy a snack! I also like to go for a walk with Gavin!

Salt, Pepper, Chilli, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
and Ginger

We are the guinea pigs, come and give us a cuddle and a brush and help make our bed clean and comfy!

Cloud and Misty

We are Lionhead Rabbits. You can clean our house out and we sometimes give you a friendly lick!

Nip and Mrs Wriggles

We are the Corn Close ferrets. You can watch us play and sometimes hold us - although we are very wriggly!

Millie

I am the farm tortoise. You can feed me fresh fruit and vegetables, and bring me out into the garden to sunbathe!