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A Wonderful Night at Our Charity Gala
A Wonderful Night at Our Charity Gala Over £500 raised for the Hanger Farm Restoration Fund Rainy weather didn’t hold anyone back as more than sixty guests gathered for our annual Charity Gala, filling the barn with warmth, conversation and plenty of excitement. From...
Helen – Hanger Farm Community Theatre Volunteer
Meet Helen! One of our volunteer superstars who works with our community theatre group, facilitated by Blue Apple Theatre, which excitingly, has just merged with Minstead Trust! Helen says, ‘I have volunteered with Minstead Trust since January 2023. Having worked with...
Jacques – Front of House at Hanger Farm
Meet Jacques, our latest volunteer to join our Hanger Farm Front of House team! Jacques has been undertaking a two year apprenticeship in hospitality and catering which has seen him work at our Hanger Farm Café three days a week for the last two years. He will...
Martha: Dance organiser extraordinaire
Martha started the discos at Hanger Farm to create a fun, inclusive space for adults with learning disabilities. Now volunteering monthly for three years, Martha loves bringing the community together through themed discos where everyone can dance, mingle, and...
Heather’s volunteer journey with Minstead Trust
Heather says, ‘In August 22, with my parenting skills now underlined, and my husband having passed away a number of years earlier, I was keen to find something to occupy my time in a role away from a busy daytime NHS admin job. Idly scrolling through Facebook one...
Blue Apple Theatre becomes part of Minstead Trust
20 May 2025 Blue Apple Theatre has officially become part of Minstead Trust, combining 60 years of expertise in supporting people with learning disabilities to live, work and express themselves creatively. While the merged charity will operate under the name Minstead...
Introducing our vibrant new look
We’re thrilled to unveil the vibrant new look of Hanger Farm, just in time for our biggest ever season of shows! As we step into this exciting chapter, our re-brand is more than just a change in appearance—it’s a reflection of who we are and what we stand for as a...