WELCOME TO BARDYKES FARM

"I started working at Bardykes in 1998 whilst studying my HNC in Childcare and Education.
It's great seeing the children grow in confidence from year to year as they learn and develop at nursery.
The farm surroundings gives the children experience with animals, helps them learn how the original farm was used with the old machinery we still have, and allows them to collect home grown organic fruit from the orchard.
The things I love about the nursery is being able to give the children a unique experience and being hands on with the animals - collecting eggs from our chickens, feeding Rosie and Ruth our horses.
I feel very lucky to be working at Bardykes Farm Nursery School and think I have the best job in the world working with the children and the animals."

I have been a qualified nursery practitioner since June 2008 and have been part of the Bardykes team since then. I have always wanted to be a nursery practitioner since as long as I can remember. It is such a rewarding job, watching all the children in my care learn and develop. 

"Hi Everyone, I’m Christie!
I began my Bardykes journey as an HNC Childhood Practice student in March 2021. I was thrilled to be offered a full time job role as a key worker/practitioner very quickly after my start date. I have been a qualified full time member of staff since July 2021. My favourite thing about the nursery is how warm and approachable all of our staff members are and the small team environment makes Bardykes feel like a little family. The daily interactions and curiosity from the children make no two days the same. I am extremely passionate about outdoor play and how children can learn, develop and grow from the natural world around them🪵♻️. In my spare time, I make personalised handcrafted gifts for people, which brings out my creative, arty side! I’ve previously ran my own children’s classes “Tootsies” and have also helped out at Bardykes Events. One of my favourite quotes is : “Anything that can be done inside, can be done outside, and so much more”. ✏️🌈🍃

As of June 2023 I will be on my travels to begin my adventure at Camp America, a summer programme where I will continue my combined love for working with children, the outdoors and travel! "

"Hi, you can all call me Stevie. I completed my HNC in Childhood Practice in 2021 and have worked at Bardykes since then.

After several years of working with adults with additional needs, I am enjoying the experience of early years practice.

I am a keen gardener and like to grow as much of my own food as possible from a herb garden on the kitchen window to potatoes in the back garden. I love to encourage children to grow things and experience the joy of going from seed to plate. 

I also like to recycle/ upcycle as much as possible and encourage the children to reuse as much recyclable material as possible. 

I am excited to encourage the children at Bardykes to develop more knowledge and skills in their environment."

"Hi everyone, my name is Amy and I am a nursery practitioner here at Bardykes. 

I have been earning different qualifications within childcare for the past 8 years and recently gained my HNC qualification and became qualified last June. I then decided to study my HND Childhood Practice and have been really enjoying my course since I started in August last year📝

I am a HUGE animal lover from having every pet available at Pets At Home growing up to now spending time and building relationships with the animals on the Farm, my favourite are the dogs🐶 I love drawing and everything messy and I love getting the children involved in exploring their creativity and imagination💭

I live in Larkhall with my partner JJ, our 2 year old son, Noah and Oreo the cat🐈‍⬛. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching movies and taking Noah to the park🛝”

"Hi, everyone I’m Abbie, I joined Bardykes dream team in June 2022 to do my modern apprenticeship.

I have always loved being around children and watching them learn and reach big milestones in their lives. 🌈

In my spare time, I like to go out with friends and spend time with family. "

I have always loved being around children watching them learn and reach big milestones in their lives.

In my spare time I like to go out with friends and spend time with family. 

I am so excited to be a part of Bardykes dream team. 

“Hi, my name is Lisa, I am one of the parents here are Bardykes and started as a volunteer Events Assistant in 2022.  I am now part of the Dream Team doing Events and Health & Safety and will be undertaking some admin requirements too.  I have many years’ experience in the hospitality and events sectors and as a volunteer leader with the Scout & Guide movements which will stand me in good stead for working at Bardykes.

I very much enjoy working on the farm, seeing the children grow and learn new skills, ensuring they have a safe environment to do this, and looking after the animals, especially the lambs!"

“I’m Richie, I help around the farm with the animals and fixing things. I’ve lived in Blantyre all my life and enjoy working at Bardykes.”

"Sandy Wilkie, took over the family business from his father Peter Wilkie, and "Wilkie’s Milk” was delivered to the local committee from the farm for many years.

Sandy was awarded an MBE in 2018 for his support to the local community eg Blantyre Round Table, East Kilbride Young Farmers, David Livingstone Memorial to name but a few. More recently he is a retired milkman who now supports Maggie’s Lanarkshire, Hamilton Racecourse and his tribe of grandchildren! Perhaps Bardykes Farm's worst kept secret - at Christmas he plays the main role of "Santa Sandy”