Thistles Market Garden Ltd

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Our mission

- is to improve the quality of

life for adults with a learning disability*

through providing daily purposeful activities

in horticulture where they can thrive, grow in

confidence and integrate into the local

community in a happy and safe learning

environment.

‘ Your Choice ~ Your Life ‘

Our Values

- at Thistles we believe that:

People are disabled by a society that

fails to accommodate their individuality

Horticulture provides a valuable

opportunity for therapy and personal

development

All people can contribute economically

and socially in the right circumstances

Promoting respect between one another

creates the best environment for

everyone

What we do

- Thistles Market Garden is a venue for

adults with a learning disability that provides daily

purposeful activities in horticulture, in order to

encourage skills and development and to promote

social inclusion and self esteem.

Thistles is based on an acre of land, 8 miles south of

the market town of Boston, situated just on the

outskirts of the pretty village of Sutterton.

The village is served by a regular bus service from

both Boston and Spalding.

- Thistles was first established in 2002

under the umbrella of Lincolnshire County Council

and Social Services. It has been operating as an

independent charitable co-operative social

enterprise since 2015 with the support of Mr

George Scattergood - who enabled Thistles to

remain on the site. He generously provided land for

Thistles use, at a peppercorn rent. George and his

wife Jessie took a keen interest in the development

of Thistles and continuance of the much needed

and valued service it provides. Thistles were so

pleased when George and Jessie officially opened

their new building on 23rd July 2019. George (R.I.P. )

is greatly missed at Thistles but we are still

gratefully supported by Jessie and family.

Thistles Manager Liz Judge, has been involved at

Thistles for more than 15 years and is supported by

a small dedicated team of staff and volunteers -

including members of the Management Committee.

Management Committee:

Sarah Nash Chairman/Company Sec.

Nikki Philips Treasurer

Cheryl Gratton

Bianca Lane

Tony Clarke

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Opening Hours and Payments

The cost per person

per day to attend

Thistles is currently

£50 (increase

pending) including

transport to and from the service, however,

there will be a discount of £13 for those who

do not require transport.

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 3.30pm

To access Thistles you will require a direct

payment. There is support available for those

who wish to apply for this via your social

worker, Penderels Trust and ourselves.

HMRC Charities Ref. No. ZD03863

@ThistlesSutterton

We currently have vacancies for our Day

Service Monday - Friday.

Manager Liz Judge

would welcome enquiries and extend an

invitation to visit Thistles for a taster session.