On Tuesday 12th October HeadSpace visited Langage Farm and ice cream factory, just outside Plymouth. We started with a tour of the farm, meeting a large herd of cows about to go in for milking. From the safety of a platform, the group watched the herd move into the barn and get set up on the equipment. Our guide Sophie took us to see some calves in a nearby shed. They were a big hit with the group.
After the last of the cows went in for milking we were able to walk back towards the factory. Taking some photographs of tractors and farm equipment. We were then served a devon cream tea (cream first, then the jam) and learned about the workings of the business, including some top secret new products about to go on the market. Before we left we were allowed to go into the giant freezer too!
Some of the young people were interested in working at Langage Farm and will be given the opporunity to get some work experience, and interview for jobs over the Christmas period.
The trip was sponsored by the Europe Direct Information Service, based at Plymouth Central Library. The aim of their funding for 2010 is to reduce poverty and social exclusion.
Thanks to Langage Farm for a great trip and to Europe Direct for funding it.
