For most, the season’s heavy rain has meant muddy boots and soggy fields – but at Future Roots, it’s been an opportunity for something a little more memorable.
A group of young people recently took to the water for a unique outdoor session, kayaking through a field temporarily transformed by flooding. It was a chance not just for fun and laughter, but also for reflection, says Future Roots founder and manager Julie Plumley: ‘At Future Roots we make use of every opportunity – and the rain brought some different fun, using the fields to float and reflect.’
Based on a working farm in Dorset, Future Roots is a social enterprise offering alternative provision and therapeutic support to young people who are struggling in mainstream settings. Combining land-based education with emotional support and mentoring, the charity creates a safe and inclusive space where young people can rebuild confidence, develop life skills and look ahead with hope.
Whether it’s learning to care for animals, grow vegetables or – when nature allows – paddle a kayak in a flooded field, the team at Future Roots work hard to find creative ways to help young
people build stronger roots for a brighter future.
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