Help us build a toilet block

Salam and Greetings!

 

My name is Muhsen and I run a 55 acre farm here in Pontypool, South Wales.

I'm raising money for a toilet, shower and changing block for my farm.

From the family that appeared on Channel Four's "Living Wild: How to Change Your Life" which can still be seen here, we are seen from 28th minute of first episode

 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/living-wild-how-to-change-your-life?cntsrc=social_share_android_living_wild_how_to_change_your_life

We raise cows, chickens, geese, ducks and goats. We grow veg and some fruit, supply our own fuel for hot water and heating and we are on our way to living a self sufficient life.

 

Our dream is to encourage more muslim and other ethnic minorities to experience the countryside by offering a safe place that is halal friendly and sensitive to the needs of Muslims and other ethnic minorities.

 

We offer a range of activities, halal food, a little tiny house cottage and a yurt, camping and forest camping.

 

I've been here for six years with my whole family. Thats wifey and four kids Mum, sis, brother and mostly one additional person to help out! We moved up here from London when I convinced my family to all move in together. To say it's been a challenge is an understatement!

 

Three years ago we sent a message out to welcome the community to come and stay with us and share in the beauty of the farm. I sent out one text message and I was fully booked from February all the way till October 31st!

 

I had a huge waiting list and had to say no to so many people.

 

I couldn't believe the response. I knew the demand was there but I have now realised how much this was needed in our community.

 

I was and still am overwhelmed and humbled by so many people, who have enjoyed our home and shared their experiences and time with us.

 

As we grew and more people came, we realised that our farm accommodation and accompanying portaloo toilets were not suitable for the amount of people who were coming. Many left feedback that they would love to have a toilet/shower block. Somewhere with some privacy and flushable toilets would take their experience to another level.

 

I was in total agreement! However I knew that the money I would need to build that on my land would be above and beyond what I could afford. A guest then mentioned that I should set up a crowd funding page, and that they would be the first to support me!

 

Reluctant at first, I have never been one to ask for money, I realised that I would be a fool not to. People need what we are offering here and good toileting facilities are so important for them to fully appreciate the experience.

 

So here I am!

 

I'm asking the community, all my wonderful guests and any one else who thinks this will be a good thing to donate towards to dig in and give what ever you can. This toilet block will enable us to take bigger groups and help us achieve our dream of sharing our farm, our animals and our story with as many people as possible.