23/08/2026
30 families, 52 kids visiting Amerron Acres... What a week. My heart is full 😍 Every year we team up with Sparkle Sheffield charity to welcome families with neurodivergent kids on a residential break The Peak Centre and Amerron Acres CIC . A safe, caring and non judgemental space where lots of fun and new experiences take place.
No photos to show from me- taking care of the energy, emotional and physical safety of the herd and so many people leaves little space for me to stop and capture the moments. But so many beautiful memories to take away.
This photo was when a dad had a mutual massage with Poppy and the only photo I took all week.
During these short family sessions it's like flicking a switch. From fear to joy (like the girl too afraid to touch a horse - beaming with a huge smile when she confidently sat on Harry 20 mins later). From distress to calm ("I've never seen him that calm before, he's always bouncing off the walls" having been bouncing and squealing feeding the goats just minutes before). From disconnect to connection (the boy in his own world making eye contact with the horses and me). So many laughs and smiles. Lots of emotional regulation and co-regulation.
All led by the horses and humans and guided through the process by me and Cathy. Every session an individual experience.
The horses are free to take part - or not. They have their voice and I've been juggling their needs throughout. Nothing can be forced.
Thank you to my wonderful volunteers this week. Couldn't do it without you. Thank you to the horses, goats, ducks and Peter the dog. We are very lucky to have this tranquil place to do the work we do. And thank you to the wonderful teams at Sparkle Sheffield and The Peak Centre
for bringing it all together. Also obvious thanks to the funders for investing in such a wonderful thing. Until next year!!
