Farm animals brought in to help with grounds maintenance

A charity has welcomed farm animals to its site to help with grounds maintenance. Headway Sussex, which supports people with brain injuries, has teamed up with My Little Farm to bring a range of animals to its Newick hub. The animals will help keep the grounds maintained by "gently trimming back the grass and overgrowth".

The charity said the presence of the animals will also bring "a sense of calm, curiosity, and joy" to its clients. Ian Foster, chief executive at Headway Sussex, said: "This partnership is a beautiful example of how local organisations can come together in a way that benefits everyone involved. "We are always looking for ways to enrich the lives of our clients and be a part of something wider in the community — this ticks both boxes.



" My Little Farm has taken on the stewardship of numerous acres of grassland on the site. The land had been left to rewild but had become overgrown and neglected. The animals from My Little Farm include Hebridean sheep and Riggit Galloway cattle.

The animals will be moved and rotated across different sections of land, mimicking natural wild grazing patterns. This cycle of disruption, fertilisation and rest aims to support plant diversity and a healthier ecosystem..