So the and also done it for so long, I got to a position where I was a little bit bored. Thank you very much for coming. Rarely. This is one of these, those lovely places that you turn up to occasionally. A Gannett Company. Volunteers from surrounding towns and villages were keen to help. Theyll just ask. Whats that? Kay Im never bored now. working with animals, and the cycle of farm life. Many sales people will tell you what you want to hear and hope that you arent going to ask them to prove it. Kay Willis is the director at Beyond Boundaries, an organisation that provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities in the beautiful setting of Commondale, North Yorkshire. So collecting the money in counting it up at the end of the day, thats given them a real purpose. But you havent always done that. This difficult event has eventually led to a new life for Kay, of uncertainty and fun. Working the land with Beyond Boundaries Picture:Scott Beveridge. And in that, because we both got teachers pension and in that way, were very fortunate that weve been able to, I suppose take a bit of a risk on something, but knowing that we had something to fall back on if need be, yeah. Theyve not learned to hide their curiosity because they dont want to look foolish. The farm exuded an atmosphere of warm, welcoming kindness. How do you go about getting your first speaking gig? And Im one of the pension prospects. In the valley, good clay deposits had formed that were especially good for making fire clay bricks and pottery. Our service users range in age from 14 to over 65. Unknown Speaker We have donkeys, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, pygmy goats and llamas which our service users help to look after, there are also cows on the farm.. So whats in it for you. A screed of concrete covered the house floor with channels moulded into it to run water and dip fluid back into the dip. And she was telling me about the time she went up to the woods to create the street. And you just feel welcome straight away. 0207 608 5516 Kay We offer a wide range of activities and like to be outside as much as possible, either looking after our animals or perhaps activities in the private woods on the farm. But there was an exciting-looking house to the north of the farm. Okay, well follow up them what what book should I go and read that will help me become more wild and bold and curious was a good book for me to read? It felt like an agricultural idyll (see Figure 1), tucked away in a lush valley that sloped up to high moors on either side. And what was we had a straight we had a stream, I should say, and were trying to build bridges across it. Why is it there? So I still will retire at some point. Yeah. And they dont care. So were the guys who taught you, that would have been really helpful for you to know 20 years ago when you were normal teacher, normal life normal job. I loved how much Kay had learned from working with such a variety of characters, and the lively cheerful banter of the farm. And every time we see Well, we stopped. First, I was impressed by the landscape, I had always been a fan of the North York Moors, and it was an absolute pleasure to visit Commondale. Its a theres people all over the place doing stuff. Sandy Muir, the farmer today, remembered the tiny house with a large fireplace and two small bedrooms. And massive self sense of satisfaction, I just, I just having a job that I enjoy is a massive achievement for me, really. The first site that came to mind was the ironstone mine located on the Fowl Green farm (previously Foul Green!). So, what would be the best place to make a start? This business idea was more than farm diversification; it was a whole new approach that allowed people with leaning difficulties to visit them on a daycare basis and experience life on a farm. Thank you. We were amazed to reveal the kitchen/dining room of the house and two bedrooms, all enclosed in a 5m-by-5m footprint (Figure 9). Maybe not the safest environment for a group of untrained archaeologists (or any archaeologists come to that) to be working. Here are the most popular films from my YouTube Channel. What was your life? (6 years and 1 months old), CONFIRMATION STATEMENT MADE UP TO The concrete sheep dip ran from a pen at the southeast end into a limited run. And a lot of the guys here got quite severe. Okay. to view this information. As volunteer walk leaders with the North York Moors National Park, John and Joan Roberts collaborated very happily with Beyond Boundaries in 2019, renewing their contract early in 2021 in order to lead some walks specifically for them, independently from their work with the National Park. You can change your cookie settings at any time. And that can be adventure to them. The various Ordnance Survey maps, viewable through the indispensable National Library of Scotland map resource, showed us that the house had undergone several changes over the years (see Figure 7). I was a teacher in mainstream education, and I taught business and economics for 21-22 years, something like that. What can people do to help the work youre doing? And one of the things Im finding in my own life that Im really trying to cultivate is more curiosity, I find that when I do stuff out of curiosity, then it just interesting things happen. An Iron Mine arrived in 1863, bringing more workers and a railway built to link up Iron production sites across the moors (see Figure 3). Today, and I only just met you this morning. BEYOND BOUNDARIES NORTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED, COMPANY TYPE PREVIOUS NAMES So So what are the sort of barriers that they face. We also provide a service for people of school age who are perhaps finding school very difficult and need a day or two of practical work. The second Hidden Context film shows our teams coming to grips to remove of the concrete from the 1927 / 1952 house and path leading away from the house and the sheep dip. I was invited in for a cup of tea amidst the busy bustle of getting ready for the day; choosing activities to get stuck into and preparing to feed all the farm animals. I mean, theres always a business like this money is always important, but its the time people give that is much more important. Kay I probably Alan read the book.
. Sure, these days you can find anything you want online with just the click of a button. I mean, we do have that safety net. Very happy change. Sometimes its some we see if you slow worms. And I think mainly, that people who have tremendous difficulties, you dont always see that. Maybe transport could be an issue for them want to get out and about. Want to learn more about BEYOND BOUNDARIES NORTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED? The kinds of pottery glass and metalwork (including parts of a bedstead) that you might expect from a 19th and 20th-century house. 13/06/2021. The walks were designed to enable service users and support staff to become more acquainted with the district surrounding the Commondale farm where they are based. And having been number two, one of the main things I wanted to talk about, which I completely forgot, is that you reminded me of that, because the two things that stopped me doing things in life, usually time or money. Our excavations in 2016 and 2018 we worked extensively with the team from Beyond Boundaries and the local community. Kay Kay My ride to the farm took me up and over impressive, empty moorland. Anthony and Kay, his wife, wanted to extend the experience further and take in archaeology and the opportunity to investigate the past further. Commondale is at NZ 663 105. Yes. And big crowds, if you have certain difficulties. (LogOut/ 14/06/2016 The mine itself looks remarkably interesting; the area around the shaft is built up and ramparted to make it level and probably had buildings on the flat site around the mine shaft (see Figure 4). What would you do? Alastair Humphreys Alastair Humphreys We look at it, we photograph it. Forcing the sheep into the dip and out again in the 5m-by-5m footprint of the 1927 and 1952 house (see Figure 8). It was just she talked about it endlessly. What can the dog is up to the woods can be adventure, building a shelter in the woods can be an adventure, it cannot be very simple things, but things that theyve never done before. It was a stunning location and extremely peaceful. Our service users and staff enjoyed each walk and looked forward with anticipation to the following one. Interestingly the map in Figure 2 was surveyed in 1853 and published in 1856. Your very own outdoor experiences are waiting for you. The buildings down in the valley were still standing, without rooves, and presented us with the same safety issue. About eight years ago, I received an email from the parents of a member of the York Young Archaeologists Club. Remember if you like our videos, click the Like button. Yeah. The final stage of use was in the 1960s and 70s when the east end house was built into a sheep dip (see Figure 8). And every day life, we do judge people a lot. Kay But part of it is not to necessarily go on a nice, safe, secure Bridgets. So you went from being a teacher in a normal school, being a mom as well, for 20 years pretty normal routine kind of life with its the excitements and dramas of being a teacher. And just talk to that they love having visitors just talk just talk to them. A Limestone quarry also sits on the slopes to the west of Commondale along with kilns. You can change your cookie settings at any time. And MOD Thats tough. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thank you to the many people who have kindly "bought me a coffee" for just 2.50 as encouragement to keep this blog going. All rights reserved. Mr Pratt f Stokesley had a pottery and fire brick company built in Commondale itself (again see Figure 2). And so, you know, just by going off and collecting the eggs and counting them and putting them on the cart for everybody. We'd also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use our services and to make improvements. And these guys just dont, they just if youre nice to them, theyll be nice back. Gail, just like everybody, they need a purpose in life, they need to feel that theyre achieving something. And they often have a real pulse about them. So can you tell me about your life? So I think its about getting out there and doing things that are different. Alastair Humphreys (LogOut/ Alastair Humphreys In the olden days? Or did you do was your life mapped out towards through teachers pension? It helps to build their confidence, because it can sometimes be daunting to go out. As an archaeological excavation, of course, we started with the most recent activity at Sand Hill House. Im so bad at these podcasts. Now Ive seen quite a few since Ive been here. And and theyre not going to be going on to get normal jobs and normal. Well, when I first left, I took a redundancy payment and spent a year doing not very much really trying to work out what I wanted to do, I met up with a lovely lady called Lucy, who ran a business very similar to the one that we run now, at the same place that we run it, who needs somebody to help her out and we get. Call today: 9am - 5.30pm, NAME And I think its a very happy place. So have you found that. And I have no intention whatsoever of retiring in the foreseeable. So Ive, Ive met you now on this day three of my adventures cycling around Yorkshire. And the first time she did it with help from some of the other guys, the sense of achievement was just amazing. By the double house phase of 1919, access to the house(s) was from the northwest via todays road. Kay Annual Subscription This is getting them out and about in the come the comeback on a lunchtime or in an evening. It seems the railway was included on the map before it was officially opened in 1861. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. To find out more about the work of Beyond Boundaries, phone 01287 660571, or email anthony@beyondboundariesnorthyorkshire.co.uk or go to www.facebook.com/beyondboundariesNYorks. We usually managed to find somebody who can answer them. Antony and Kay were developing, with the help and support of farmer Sandy Muir and his daughter Lucy Muir, a business based on a small valley side farm at Commondale on the North York Moors. Be the first to post a comment below. Kay Kay Shouting from my shed I found that when we when we take them out, I have actually been really, I think pleasantly surprised at how many people are kind to carry with them, to the talk to them, they lack the chat with them. Are you sure youre using the best strategy to net more and decrease stress? Beyond Boundaries, set on farmland in the heart of the North York Moors, provides training, activities and opportunities for team work for a wide age range of people with special needs. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. And I think Ive learned a lot from that, that in mainstream education. We were fortunate to talk to someone who could remember the last families to live in Sand Hill House. Beyond Boundaries offers fully inclusive training, activities, sports and courses for people with a range of disabilities in the beautiful countryside and coast of North Yorkshire. Kay Chaos, but happy chaos. So some things that we might feel is very, very simple. They have done a fantastic job and Im sure they will continue to do Commondale proud. It was a stunning location and extremely peaceful. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. There is even more to be said about the larger house from 1853, it was wider than the others, and the eastern end was a narrower part back then, according to the maps. Yeah, yeah. The place only had two windows at the front (facing southwest), one window presumably in the front bedroom and one in the kitchen/dining room. Almost on the moor at Sand Hill (see Figure 5). living adventurously me, what would that phrase mean to some of the guys that. It offers valuable opportunities, in a safe setting, for people to develop skills, and try out new projects on the land. The back bedroom probably had no window! And its something that theyve done. unconventional work? We walked the farm and saw several field barns/houses like that shown in Figure 1 above. Im coming up very rapidly to 55. a pause that then and ask you one more question about about beyond boundaries, which would, which is what do you need here? One young man was even given time off primary school to work with us, although he had to take me into school and provide a joint presentation as part of the deal. Kay Commondale Station has a new team of well-wishers ready to look after its every need. Some of our guys, quite a few of them have autism, and find crowds difficult. Apply discount code SAVE20 at checkout. This blog will be expanded to form a little booklet, in which we will look at the archaeology and see it in the more extensive view of the development of Commondale as a village and the industries around. And I dont have to do the bits and pieces that I didnt enjoy with teaching. to go back. And one of the nicest things they ever say is that they feel as if theyre part of a family. To accept or reject analytics cookies, turn on JavaScript in your browser settings and reload this page. Kay and Anthony were made redundant after 20 years of teaching. I was convinced this would be a fantastic community project. Future plans, financial benefits and timing can be huge factors in approach. They also commissioned a beautiful piece of artwork which now has pride of place in the station waiting room. Congratulations to Will, the farm manager, for picking out the difference between the stone-built walls (with mortar) and the dry-stone walling that is probably built over the old building. Beyond Boundaries, which offers a variety of activities across North Yorkshire for adults and youths with learning difficulties, has shown real community spirit by taking the Northern station under its wing. She no longer wants to take time off, loves coming to work, and is enjoying this new chapter of her life now that her own kids are leaving home. Anthony said: When everyone returns in high spirits from the walks you know theyve had a great time. All this industrial history gave us lots we could look at with the guys from Beyond Boundaries. Thats very good advice. The last question I want to ask you Is it is this if you had one extra hour a day all to yourself every day? And its something that they find really interesting, really exciting. Because what you see on the surface isnt necessarily what they have to call it with, in, you know, their everyday life. But for some people that we meet, one go into schools, facilities, change the facilities and things that that can be a massive barrier, that if there arent correct changing facilities for people who are severely disabled, it will stop them getting to where they want to go on to, to doing what they want to do as well. Editors' Code of Practice. I like being able to decide that maybe next week, well go out on a trip or do something different. Conventional lives. Oh, heck, he put me on the spot here. There appears to have been an outside privy at the southwest end of the old house that might have still been in use in 1927 / 1952, but we have not been able to connect the two, see the plan in Figure 12. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. I think youve probably summed it up better than anybody else yet. Walking up to the woods, we can stop every few yards to have a look at something that I would walk by, I wouldnt noticed it. I hope you enjoy them. Yes, it absolutely. Thank you. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. And helping them to not to enjoy being in a crowd, but being able to accept being in a crowd, sometimes without panicking. Yeah, Claire is absolutely great. Why? Get helpful tips on how to use company credit reports when making potentially critical business choices. This location of the path suggested we might have a bit of a step down from the the front door when used as a house. Alastair Humphreys We use cookies to make our services work and collect analytics information. my purpose is to get to give them really the best experience that they can have. I feel thats a massive achievement for them as well. The district is ideal for walking, with its network of public rights of way and open access land there to discover. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. But when do you know when youve found everything you NEED? VOLUNTEER walk leaders have come together with an inclusive educational activity centre to help people with special needs become better acquainted with the surrounding environment. Morning at Beyond Boundaries was fun, informative and thought-provoking. We met in new person, a new volunteer today. Oh, good. Your digging led you this far, but let me prove my worth and ask for references! And I think thats a lovely thing that youre all so kind and giving. Private Limited By Guarantee without Share Capital, BUSINESS ACTIVITY (SIC) I think they they lack some inhibitions. Outside the 1927 / 1952 house, we found a path and drain, but the path did not run from front door but the sheep dip. to not worry about the little things. There are a lot of people who are nice, and some of them are here today. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please I didnt like all of the paperwork that goes with it. They were either coming with a support worker or were able to arrive under their own steam. Yeah. A short film about building a log raft on a river in Sweden, [] How I got Started as a Professional Speaker. Now. Physical mental difficulties. Working with a community team allows for team involvement in our interpretation, as we saw in the fourth and final Hidden Context film (see Figure 13). And I think for a lot of people, there are two big barriers, but the guys youre working with here, thats not thats not really the issue of their life, or money. The maps in Figure 7 show a longhouse measuring about 22m by 5m in width in 1853. But I think having a sensible safety net is a good balance between doing something daft and practical, isnt it? The farm exuded an atmosphere of warm, welcoming kindness. Kay The valley of Commondale beck cuts down into the areas geology, exposing good whinstone for quarrying downriver to the east. Yeah. So its just never ending stream of questions. So which is actually I think, actually a nice things. This company does not have any shareholders. No matter their experience level they agree GTAHomeGuy is THE only choice. And what does, Alastair Humphreys A quarry was already in action when the first edition OS map was surveyed in 1853 and published in 1856 (see Figure 2), a bleaching mill located between the quarry and Commondale on the beck. Some service users enjoy working with tools and we have a well equipped workshop for those activities. didnt mind the teaching. Ive never really noticed them before, because Ive never looked. - Present (6 years and 1 months). Our first film introduced the Beyond Boundaries team (see Figure 6). Connor If I remember right, then you were saying that you did hundreds of free speeches [] free monthly newsletter: alastairhumphreys.com/more/subscribe, Beyond Boundaries on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beyondboundariesNYorks/, If you enjoy listening to this episode over a cup of coffee and think it might be worth the price, you can, Keep up to date with future episodes (and my other adventures, projects and books) with my. And I hope you enjoy the rest of your adventure. How Did I getStarted as a Speaker? The ethos is love, respect and fun. In the 1853 first edition map, it was one of several scattered farms or homes. Theres a young lady here and Claire. Dont judge people and be nice. Between April and June 2021, the walks combined an exploration of the local village with a look around the surrounding countryside. You are not receiving notifications about this company. I had been one of a group of volunteers who ran the club for several years. He sometimes stairs over here. And then by 60? Kay Alastair Humphreys It also seems that the fire brick and pottery works were added to the map after the survey in 1853, as the company did not come into being until 1861. We looked at the iron mine first, but it would be a health and safety issue. What does living adventurously mean to you or that phrase mean to you? But she can be very, very unsteady on our feet. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. The Commondale project is not finished. Alastair Humphreys It is meant to be a place that is fun, where those with learning disabilities can grow, and not have to hide away. Alastair Humphreys Brandon Talbot | Sales Representative for Cityscape Real Estate Brokerage, Brandon Talbot | Over 15 Years In Real Estate. There was not a settlement we would describe as a village (see Figure 5)! Unknown Speaker Absolutely. The main difference from working in mainstream education is the never-ending stream of questions. And maybe youre not as understanding with people as you should be. Im Kay. You've accepted analytics cookies. And I am as my kids are leaving home. And this seems to be quite a thing of measuring your adventures people worrying that or what this thing Im doing now is not that amazing? Please do subscribe to my channel if youd like to see more. Theyre not that thats what. Ive still got my teachers pension. Kay Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Theres a lot of energy here, but but it feels to me, like a totally different world to life as a teacher in normal school. Yeah. If at the end of every day, I can send them home, and theyve all had either had an achievement or had a good time, or just enjoy being here. Basically people who are willing to give up some time to come along and volunteer, be it for one day a week as some people do, or even just a pop in every now and then for a cup of tea and a chat. And and what was that change? Alastair Humphreys Much more exciting. And which would be very unhealthy. And I think thats all linked to the kind of great times and the adventures we have together. Get the latest news, updates and happenings via my shed-based newsletter. And I never thought Id have a job where I actually dont like taking time off. You've rejected analytics cookies. And this is running around. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. We worked with Beyond Boundaries to create a museum for our finds. The GTA market is VERY demanding and one mistake can lose that perfect pad. Join the newsletter. The wall has moved. Be sure of your position before leasing your property. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can We recorded our discussion with young Oren and sandy Muir; the farmer appears in the film clip in Figure 11. Kay Alastair Humphreys We use some essential cookies to make our services work. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to If theyre not worried that people dont think, maybe think well, you should know that they dont care. One popular activity is cycling and we have a range of inclusive bikes so that everyone can have a go. So yeah, its a massive change. I run a small business called Beyond Boundaries, where we look after people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Pete Myers, Stakeholder Manager for Northern, said: We are really grateful for all the hard work Beyond Boundaries have already put into making sure Commondale station looks its best.
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