We're still collecting donations
On the 8th June 2020 we'd raised £7,540 with 93 supporters in 21 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
We're asking you to 'Pay It Forward' to ensure we can reopen, secure jobs, and look after all our animals.
by Geoff & Sarah Haden in Mayals, Wales, United Kingdom
On the 8th June 2020 we'd raised £7,540 with 93 supporters in 21 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
We are father and daughter Geoff and Sarah Haden, and we run Clyne Farm Centre in South Wales. Click PLAY (above) to watch the quick video we have made for you.
Photo: Geoff & Sarah with Spot, Ferne, Rocky & Tonto
For the last 31 years, we have worked hard to develop our family farm to become a vital part of the local community and tourism industry. We are passionate about supporting local independent businesses and developing young talent.
Transforming the site from a derelict mess of buildings to a thriving business, we have loved creating a safe place for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy holidays, outdoor activities, & community events. We have 9 self-catering cottages, from cosy 2-bed properties up to cottages that interconnect to sleep 16. We can accommodate 51 guests in total. Last year we even won"Best Dog Friendly Tourism Business!" We also run the historic Dylan Thomas Birthplace.
Geoff, who was the first Chairman of Tourism Swansea, is based full time at the Farm, and Sarah has a crazy commute between Swansea and London!
Sadly at the end of February Geoff was rushed into hospital to undergo emergency heart surgery. With less than 1 hour's notice, Sarah relocated full-time to Wales to run both the Farm and the Birthplace single-handedly, whilst juggling her full-time London job. In a second huge blow, the COVID19 pandemic lockdown hit the UK just 3 weeks after Geoff's operation. Like many hospitality businesses, we had to close with immediate effect. We hope to be able to reopen again as soon as we are given the green light by the Welsh Government.
It costs over £5,000 a week to keep the Farm running, the buildings maintained, and our animals fed and looked after. With limited current income due to COVID19, our future looks unpredictable, but we remain optimistic!
Geoff is recovering well, and we have a wonderful team of loyal staff ready to get stuck in, to work harder than ever, & to welcome visitors back to Clyne when it is safe to do so. We just need a little bit of advance cash to help us through the next few months.
We are not asking for handouts. Rather than give faceless lenders crazy interest rates, we want to GIVE VALUE BACK TO YOU. We want the farm to be buzzing again with visitors, having fun, and creating lifelong memories. Want to join us? As a bonus, you will save some money as well!
We are asking you to support us by buying special PAY IT FORWARD REWARD VOUCHERS to use in the future.
For any Reward Voucher that you buy through this offer, you will receive an extra 20% FREE as a thank you from us. You can use the Reward Vouchers against any of our services, for example, you could; book a self-catering cottage holiday, a horse ride, an archery lesson, a birthday party, indoor wall climbing, gift vouchers, your perfect wedding, or even have a go on the Muddiest Assault Course In the World!! The choice is yours.
Thank you for reading, & for helping us create a bright and secure future at Clyne.
Love
Geoff & Sarah Haden, our amazing staff & all the animals
xx
Photo: Three of our self-catering cottages. With wooden balconies made from oak from our own woodlands.
Photo: The view from the farm. Best view in Swansea!
Photo: Smile Peggy! Photo: Brillo & Lucy as little lambs
Photo: Geoff & Sarah with gentle giant Ferne, & Ted the famous farm dog
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