FAMILY FARM FUN DAY FOR RESIDENTS IN THORNHILL

This Easter holiday young people in Thornhill will be able to enjoy the experience, sights and sounds of a farm full of cuddly chicks, miniature ponies, prickly hedgehogs and many more animals, when a mobile farm visits Thornhill.

The event, which has been organised by Motiv8 Thornhill, a project jointly funded by Thornhill Plus You and Southampton City Council, is an opportunity for adults and children to learn about the different types animals with a hands-on approach, building confidence and awareness in an enjoyable, educational and safe environment.

Organiser Kirsty Ball from Motiv8 Thornhill commented: “The mobile farm is a magical way for families to encounter many different types of animals without having to travel great lengths. There is even the opportunity for families to feed the lambs.”

The farm will be arriving at St. Christopher's Church in Thornhill on Friday 13th April from 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Tickets are £1, booking is advisable to avoid disappointment and all young people have to be accompanied by an adult. For more information about the farm event please contact Kirsty Ball on 023 8091 5812 or email kball@thornhillplusyou.co.uk .

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For more information about this news release please contact:

Lucy Huitson, Communications Assistant, Thornhill Plus You, 023 8091 5405 or email lhuitson@thornhillplusyou.co.uk

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Media are welcome to attend the mobile farm event on Friday 13th April from 12pm to 1pm, at St Christopher's Church, Pepys Avenue , Thornhill, Southampton.

Notes to Editors:

•  Motiv8 Thornhill is a leisure project running activities and events in sports, physical activity, arts and culture for residents of all ages in Thornhill. Activities include a regular craft club, after-school clubs, tea dances, gymnastic clubs, multi-sports and soccer schools.