Easter farm experience brings Templefields House community together
31st March 2026
On 31 March, we welcomed 30 families to Templefields House in Harlow for an Easter farm experience delivered by Manor Farm. Organised by Joint Group MD Lora Bencheikh, the afternoon brought families and adult residents together around two donkeys, two goats, ducklings, a tortoise, bunnies, guinea pigs and a snake.
Caroline from Manor Farm guided children through handling each animal safely, teaching them how to care for each one as they went. The session was hands-on throughout: children moved between the animals, learning as they handled them. The snake drew the longest queue. Children dared each other to hold it, and a fair number of adults joined them.
The event was timed for the school Easter break, giving our families something to do together during the holiday. Housing Officer Holly and Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Officer Zara coordinated the Easter eggs, making sure every child received one and following up with residents who could not collect theirs on the day.
Lora organised the day alongside Caroline, who made the journey out to Essex to deliver the experience. Holly and Zara handled the coordination on the ground, ensuring the day worked for every family who came.
One resident messaged Holly after the event: "They had a good time and the eldest one told his mum all about it. Thank you for also giving them an egg to take home."
Thirty families attended, alongside adult residents who came to spend time with the animals and their neighbours. Group Housing Director James Evans said: "I'm proud of the great team we are becoming. Keep up the great work and continue to put the tenants at the forefront of what we do."
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