20.08.04
Disused Farmyard Makes Way for State-of-the-Art
Veterinary Surgery in Lezant
With investment from Objective One, a redundant farm building
has been reinvented as a modern small animal veterinary practice
in the village of Lezant. The practice, which is housed in
a newly converted barn, is on the 180-acre Glebe Farm, belonging
to the Baker family. The premises have been adapted to accommodate
Hunt and McGinn Veterinary Surgeons who can provide 24-hour
emergency cover and around the clock care for hospitalised
patients. A late surgery on Wednesday evenings from 7.30-8.30,
and in-house alternative therapies are also available.
James Hunt (BvetMet MRCVS) and Orla McGinn (MVB MRCVS) are
the vets at the practice. James is currently sitting specialist
exams in veterinary anaesthesia, whilst Orla is looking to
promote alternative therapy for pets. Orla whose husband runs
the farm said, "The opportunity to build a state of the
art surgery on the doorstep was too good to ignore. We're
very excited about what we have been able to achieve, we intend
to run regular acupuncture and reiki clinics alongside our
conventional surgeries to give our clients a greater choice
of treatment for their pets."
The project has been made possible through funding from Business
Link and the Objective One Programme through the EAGGF (European
Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund). Carleen Kelemen,
Director of the Objective One Programme said, "Creating
pathways for development in rural areas is central to the
Objective One aim of sustaining local economies and increasing
resources and choices for local people. This commendable project
has realised the economic potential of a redundant building
and seen the benefits of diversifying on the family business,
which in turn has created skilled jobs for local people."
Pet owners and animal lovers alike are all invited to an
open afternoon at Glebe Veterinary Surgery on the 28th August.
The afternoon will include guided tours of the surgery lead
by the vets and veterinary nurses, a bouncy castle and face
painting for children, refreshments and a chance to see reiki,
acupuncture and anaesthetic equipment demonstrations. The
Cats Protection League will be taking up residence in the
cat ward with help and advice on keeping cats as pets.
For further information on the surgery and the open afternoon
please phone 01579 370222, or alternatively see www.huntandmcginn.co.uk
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Editor's notes:
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Sue Wolstenholme
Objective One Communications
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Mobile: 07973 813647
Telephone: 01579 370991
lmroberts@cornwall.gov.uk
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