{"id":1847,"date":"2026-04-09T08:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1847"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:41:49","slug":"vital-energi-helps-create-nurture-farm-for-tredegar-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1847","title":{"rendered":"Vital Energi Helps Create Nurture Farm for Tredegar Primary School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Vital Energi Helps Create Nurture Farm for Tredegar Primary School<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Vital Energi Helps Create Nurture Farm for Tredegar Primary School\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/vital-energi-helps-create-nurture-farm-for-tredegar-primary-school\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vital Energi Helps Create Nurture Farm for Tredegar Primary School\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<div id=\"KnM9nf\" class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"tw-sourceArea\" data-entityname=\"Google Translate\">\n<div id=\"tw-smenu\" class=\"tw-menu\">\n<p>Pupils at Tredegar Primary School are set to enjoy a unique connection with nature following the official opening of the school\u2019s new\u00a0<em>Nurture Farm<\/em>, which is a community facility designed to provide hands-on learning with horticulture, animal care and outdoor education.<\/p>\n<p>The farm, part-funded by us as part of the<em> Duffryn Heat Network\u2019s social value initiatives<\/em>, was officially opened with pupils, and staff in attendance. Our Operations Manager, Richard Marchant, joined them to celebrate the unveiling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/4rglyca5\/jenny-richard-marchant-landscape.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134030939949600000\" alt=\"Jenny &amp; Richard Marchant Landscape\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p>Head Teacher of Tredegar Primary School celebrating the opening with Vital Energi\u2019s Operations Manager, Richard Marchant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">Jenny Thomas, Head Teacher for Tredegar Primary School explained, \u201cI\u2019m filled with pride and excitement to launch our Nurture Farm. This project clearly demonstrates that great things happen when organisations work together on sustainable projects. I truly believe that our provision will support our community in so many ways.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Jenny Thomas &#8211; Head Teacher, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Tredegar Primary School<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Jenny continues, \u201cOur aim is to build that connection with nature. Our children will develop so many valuable skills through engagement in our Nurture Farm\u00a0 I\u2019m proud to provide these opportunities, not just for our children at Tredegar Park Primary School, but children across Newport City Council. Our aim is to develop our school provision over the coming months and then look to extend enrichment opportunities outside of school hours. It would be great to see different organisations benefiting from this wonderful resource in the heart of Duffryn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Hands-On Learning Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nurture Farm features goats, chickens, and vegetable beds which pupils will help to tend. The initiative enables children to take produce \u201cfrom field to fork\u201d, with some sold to raise funds for the school and surplus vegetables sent home to families. The space also includes outdoor classrooms, seating areas, games, and a firepit for group activities.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative supports the school\u2019s\u00a0Edible Education programme, which teaches food sustainability and resilience at a time when resources are stretched by the cost-of-living crisis.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Marchant, our Operations Manager explained: \u201cWhat we hoped to achieve through the Duffryn project was a lasting legacy. With the introduction from Heydn Housing Association, we were able to work alongside some fantastic charities and community groups, including Tredegar Primary School. Coming back 18 months after the heat network was completed to see the children enjoying this space is a real privilege.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s truly special is that the facilities will also be shared with children from other schools, ensuring the benefits extend across the wider community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/mfmpores\/img-20250916-wa0018.jpg?crop=0,0.22346210021186549,0,0.35078939679412258&amp;cropmode=percentage&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134032649753900000\" alt=\"IMG 20250916 WA0018\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p>The space includes outdoor classrooms and play areas to bridge the gap between the classroom and outdoor learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><strong>Building on Previous Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project follows the school\u2019s earlier outdoor improvements, also supported by us, which included play kitchens, activity stations and \u201cTinker Tables\u201d designed to foster imagination, fine motor skills and social development, particularly important for younger pupils whose learning and wellbeing were impacted by the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Chircop of\u00a0Heydn Housing Association\u00a0commented: \u201cThrough our internal discussions with our Procurement department we were able to ensure that there was significant support available via community benefits, embedded within the contract. Several discussions were had, where we were able to provide several options based on our intelligence and community knowledge. From this, we were able to build a positive collaboration with Tredegar Park Primary and Vital, that enabled us to deliver something truly impactful. \u00a0This provision will support 430 children and the wider community, creating a positive, long-term legacy and it was great to welcome them back to Duffryn for the official opening.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Legacy Beyond Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<em>Duffryn Heat Network Replacement Project<\/em> saw us replace the original 1970s system with a modern, low-carbon network serving more than 1,000 homes and Tredegar Primary School. The Nurture Farm is part of the wider community benefits delivered through the scheme, demonstrating our long-term commitment to combining sustainable energy with meaningful social value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/5m3lg4m3\/img-20250916-wa0027.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134030939197230000\" alt=\"IMG 20250916 WA0027\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__text-container\">\n<p>The facilities will now be used by 430 children as well as shared with pupils from other schools and the wider community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Vital Energi Helps Create Nurture Farm for Tredegar Primary School Pupils at Tredegar Primary School are set to enjoy a unique connection with nature following the official opening of the school\u2019s new\u00a0Nurture Farm, which is a community facility designed to provide hands-on learning with horticulture, animal care and outdoor education. 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