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At Eagleton Ridge we try to access
as many varied activities as possible, finding new and
different activities for people to try or to have special
activities that are favorites for them. Many new experience
have been had and enjoyed.
Some of the activities we access are:
Arts and Crafts - this is
generally a favourite with most people. We make things
such as moulded glycerine soaps, decorative hand towels,
gift boxes, plaster casting and painting, soap bags,
beading, weaving, paper mache, decoupage and many other
things. We use recycled materials and everything has
its own unique appeal. Some of the things we make we
sell at the markets and this helps to purchase further
items for our crafts. Also many of our patrons have
bought gifts for family / friends from our market stall
items. Please have quick look at our crafts on display...
Horse Riding - Many of our
clients have enjoyed going horse riding. Many have been
before through Riding For The Disable. We access a facility
at Medowie which is set up for disable riding (including
ramps and staff). Sue has been involved with Disable
Riding for many years. She offers corale rides - within
an enclosed yard with/without leader and walker, bush
rides via a cleared trail through our beautiful native
bushland - with or without leader/walker. Some times
we have spotted Koalas, Goannas, many birds including
Wedgetailed Eagles and of course our trusty wallabys
and kangaroos. Unfortunately there have been many times
we have not seen anything as our native animals are
often quite shy.
On the Farm we are all involved
in the everyday care of the place. We take the attitude
that many hands make light work. If everyone gets in
and helps get the chores done then we have more time
to do other activities. Some of the farm activities
are as follows: feeding the chooks, collecting eggs,
feeding horses and dogs, watering the herb gardens,
tidying the house, cooking, washing and general living
skills. Many times a reluctant starter ends up haveing
great fun.
Outings to different attractions
such as - Fighterworld - RAAF Williamtown, Movies, Museums,
Botanical Gardens, Beaches, Ten Pin Bowling, Swimming
indoor & outdoor, picnics, Markets, fishing, Discos,
of course shopping (we try to limit the amount of spending
money), sailability. Our local Dog Club have assisted
us in supporting a class for disable people. It has
proved to be very popular and some of our patrons attend
even when they are not staying here.
We are happy to try to access an activity if a request
is made prior to staying as this gives a little more
time to arrange it. Activities off the farm are supported
and our patrons do not have to cover any support costs
or transport but they are resonsible for entry fees
or costs incured eg B wishes to go horse riding - payment
to Riding facility - $30.00/hour, Ten Pin Bowling -
game & shoe's -$3.50/game + drink & chips $3.50.
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