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EAQ (Equine Assisted Qualifications) Approved. Those who are suffering from social isolation or other wellbeing issues.

Willows Nook offers outdoor Equine Assisted Learning and Wellness sessions to people of all ages, working with ponies, goats enveloped by nature in the beautiful Calder Valley. The sessions will benefit children / young people who are excluded or struggle to be in school also children who are home schooled. Sessions may benefit Children young people or adults who have learning difficulties, autism, behavioural and emotional difficulties or poor mental health. The sessions can also support those not in education training or employment. Willows Nook offers alternative education sessions in the natural outdoor environment and is a place where people can Discover, experience and connect with nature, develop their self-confidence and explore communication skills through interaction on the ground with ponies and other animals. Programmes are bespoke and designed to meet the needs of the learner/s
One to one and group sessions are available. Ground based equine assisted learning and outdoor activities can;
Improve mental health reduce stress and promote emotional healing and wellbeing. Combat loneliness and social isolation giving a sense of purpose accomplishment and self -worth. Increase self -esteem, personal development through experiential learning. We aim to promote awareness and responsibility for the natural environment and wildlife. Encourage environmentally friendly practices and conservation with regards to land management and animal care. We are committed to an ecologically sustainable pattern of horse-keeping and pasture management with the needs of the native flora and fauna in mind. We can provide opportunities to gain skills and qualifications. We offer outdoor equine assisted learning and therapeutic sessions in a fun, safe, supportive environment with non-judgemental, friendly staff and animals. Equine assisted learning is a fabulous way to engage people of all ages, deliver areas of the curriculum, support those who have been unemployed for a long time or give elderly people a chance to remember and reconnect with their past. In time we would like to create the opportunity for local people who are interested in learning about Equine Assisted Learning / horse, animal or land management the chance to volunteer and gain valuable skills and work experience.

23/10/2026

Pooches, Autumn walks, autumn leaves Autumn works, sun sets, sun rises, foraging adventures, Hilda and Pie (the magpie) 🍁

23/10/2026

It’s that time of the year….Mud glorious mud…. excavator

20/10/2026

Coming soon!!
Willows Nook Cornholme collective well-being we’re creating a welcoming friendly space at the Old Library Cornholme where people can come together slow down and enjoy being part of our local community, sessions are relaxed and informal. Come along have a cuppa and see what you fancy doing. There’s no pressure and no expectation to join in with everything. Take a gentle wander and enjoy the local area, collect natural treasures along the way have a go at nature inspired arts and crafts enjoy a cuppa and a chat meet new people make new connections, take time for yourself, relax breathe and enjoy being part of your community… Sometimes it’s nice just to have somewhere to go , someone to chat to and a reason to get out and about, you might discover something new, make something, share a story, enjoy a walk or simply sit with a cup of tea and enjoy the company…There’s no right or wrong way to take part, come as you are at your own pace and be part of a little community that wants to connect, create relax and enjoy Cornholme together. 💚

20/10/2026

Coming soon!!!

🌿💚 Willows Nook – Cornholme Collective Wellbeing 💚🌿
We’re creating a welcoming, friendly space at The Old Library, Cornholme, where people can come together, slow down and enjoy being part of our local community.
Our sessions are relaxed and informal — come along, have a cuppa and see what you fancy doing. There’s no pressure and no expectation to join in with everything.
🌿 Take a gentle wander and enjoy the local area
🍂 Collect natural treasures along the way
🎨 Have a go at nature-inspired arts and crafts
🧶 Bring along your own project and work alongside others
☕️ Enjoy a cuppa and a chat
😊 Meet new people and make new connections
💚 Take some time for yourself
🌸 Relax, breathe and enjoy being part of your community
Sometimes it’s nice just to have somewhere to go, someone to chat to and a reason to get out and about.
You might discover something new, make something, share a story, enjoy a walk, or simply sit with a cup of tea and enjoy the company. There’s no right or wrong way to take part.
Come as you are, at your own pace, and be part of a little community that wants to connect, create, relax and enjoy Cornholme together. 🌿☕️🎨
📍 The Old Library, Cornholme
🌱 Everyone welcome
Come along, have a cuppa and see where the session takes you. 💚

10/10/2026

Nature, beauty, horses light, cobwebs herbs and tinctures… x

🌿💚 Willows Nook – Cornholme Collective Wellbeing 💚🌿We’re creating a welcoming, friendly space at The Old Library, Cornho...

08/10/2026

05/10/2026

The guidance in the UK Highway Code to pass no closer than 2 metres and no faster than 10mph IS NOT LAW just guidance.
However this guidance can be taken into account in court on a case of dangerous driving.

Thanks Pass wide and slow 🐎 for the info

12/09/2026

We got a new wheels!!! (the Ravan 🐦‍⬛!) Time spent: foraging, researching, experimenting, planning for our upcoming Nature based wellbeing project due to start after half term based at the ‘Old Library’ Cornholme…
More info to follow….

11/09/2026

🌿🐴 A wonderful day of Mindfulness in Nature at Willows Nook! 🐴🌿
We were delighted to welcome a group of Spanish students visiting Calderdale from Madrid for a special Mindfulness in Nature activity, combining nature, creativity, foraging and time with our ponies. 💚
The students spent time slowing down and connecting with the natural environment through mindful nature activities and foraging, taking the opportunity to notice the sights, sounds, textures and scents around them.
🌱 They explored some of the plants growing locally and learned about responsible foraging, before enjoying the experience of making a delicious herbal tea from locally foraged plants and local honey.
🐴 The students also had a go at grooming the ponies, learning how to stay safe around them, understanding basic pony body language, and discovering more about herd dynamics and how ponies communicate with one another.
🌸 Creativity was also on the agenda, with the students trying Tataki-zome — the Japanese art of flower and leaf pounding — creating beautiful natural prints using flowers and leaves.
It was a lovely day of mindfulness, nature connection, creativity and learning, with plenty of smiles along the way. 🌿🌸🐴💚
A lovely day was had by all, and we were so pleased to share a little piece of Willows Nook and the beautiful Calderdale countryside with our visitors.
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19/08/2026

Nearly the end of summer and lots of jobs to do… if you can spare some time to lend a hand please give us a shout. Thank you!!

Address

Pudding Lane Cornholme, Todmorden
Halifax
OL148NT

Telephone

+447919537906

Website

http://willowsnookequineassistedlearning.co.uk/

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