Fathers' Day
Jun
15

Fathers' Day

Celebrate your Dad with a day at the woods. (Bringing them with you, entirely optional!)

Pizza from the wood fired oven, local beer and cider, bushcraft demonstrations from Primal Trail and woodland games for the whole family. Also a plant stall selling herb, fruit and perennial vegetable plants - locally grown and plastic-free.

 No need to book.

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Qi Gong
Jun
18

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
Jun
18

Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School

Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
18

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Greet the Sun - Qi Gong for the Summer Solstice
Jun
20

Greet the Sun - Qi Gong for the Summer Solstice

Coming together to celebrate the Summer Solstice - Starting at 7am

Rowana would love to invite you to join us to Greet The Sun in an early morning Qigong Flow, welcoming the change of seasons. Aligning with the natural rhythm of life.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the magic of Qigong starting your day feeling relaxed and energised.

Ideal for everyone

Please contact Rowana to book: rowanaml27@gmail.com

07813218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
25

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Qi Gong
Jun
26

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Summer Celebration for Member Home Educators
Jun
27

Summer Celebration for Member Home Educators

A celebration of home education at Wilderness Wood:

  • meet other home educators

  • autumn term groups and plans - market place

  • watch a brilliant puppet theatre performance by Friday Club teenagers

  • browse an exhibition of work by member home educated young people

  • play games on the upper paddock - led by ex-Friday Clubbers, Len and Sam

Bring a cash donation of £5.00 per child and a packed lunch for a picnic all together.

To reserve a place, please email Emily: emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org

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Qi Gong
Jul
2

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
2

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Sunday Slice
Jul
6

Sunday Slice

Come for a slice of pizza and woodland life.

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas(11.30-3pm)! Delicious drinks and cakes available from The Hatch (10-4). Walk the trail and find out more about our woodland community with:

  • Have a go at wild cordage with Kate (10.30 to 12.30)

  • Wood carving with Bea (11am-3pm)

  • Hewing with Victor (11am-3pm)

  • Woodland games with Jake (1.30-3.30)

No need to book!

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Qi Gong
Jul
9

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
9

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Qi Gong
Jul
16

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
Jul
16

Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School

Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
16

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail
Jul
20

First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail

Experience a day journeying with fire:

A full day exploring your connection to the oldest element on the planet.

Before all else, there was Fire.

​Join former Firefighter Gazza to immerse yourself in the skills and lore that have always bound our people to this powerful ally.

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Qi Gong
Jul
23

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
23

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Wild Within Retreat
Jul
25
to 27 Jul

Wild Within Retreat

Shamanic Inspiration & Intuitive Development Retreat
This retreat is a weekend connecting with your intuition using Shamanic inspired traditions. You are invited to listen to your higher-self, connect with your Guides & Ancestors and feel the beating heart of Mother Earth. Held within private woodland, you can spend time off grid and be powered by Universal life force.

For more details and booking, please see Sally’s website: https://leapmindfulness.com/wildwithinretreat/

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Sunday Slice
Aug
3

Sunday Slice

A slice of pizza and woodland life. Come on down for pizzas (11.30am-3pm), snacks and drinks from The Hatch and a walk around the woodland trail (10-4) and:

  • Wood carving with Bea (11am-3pm)

  • Wood chopping with Victor

  • Pony rides on Gillie and Alwin (10.30-12.30)

  • Drop in Pottery workshop with Julia (11am to 3pm) - make and decorate a trinket dish to take home £x per person

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
5

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Camp Craft Essentials for Adults
Aug
9

Camp Craft Essentials for Adults

A day in the forest with bushcraft and primitive skills instructor, Gazza Butcher.
If you have ever wondered how to set up a reliable camp in the woods or would love to feel genuinely ‘at home’ in the wilder places around us. If you’d like to feel more confident about what to put in that daypack or want to explore those fundamental outdoor skills that you feel you ‘really ought to know’, well then, this is the adventure for you.

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
12

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
19

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
26

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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The Three Inch Fools present: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Aug
28

The Three Inch Fools present: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Three Inch Fools return to the woods for their third year, presenting Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy.

It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm, the course of true love never did run smooth.

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Sunday Slice
Sept
7

Sunday Slice

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas!

Fuel your walk in the woods - additional refreshments available from The Hatch.

Get involved with woodland games and activities in the courtyard - details tbc.

Drop in pottery painting with Julia - toadstools and woodland animals - £5 per person.

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First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail
Sept
27

First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail

Experience a day journeying with fire:

A full day exploring your connection to the oldest element on the planet.

Before all else, there was Fire.

​Join former Firefighter Gazza to immerse yourself in the skills and lore that have always bound our people to this powerful ally.

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Sunday Slice
Oct
5

Sunday Slice

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas!

Fuel your walk in the woods - additional refreshments available from The Hatch.

Get involved with woodland games and activities in the courtyard:

  • Drop in pottery workshop with Julia - make clay pumpkins!

  • Pony rides on Gillie and Alwin (10.30-12.30) - £5.00 per person per ride.

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Summer Solstice Fire Circle
Jun
13

Summer Solstice Fire Circle

Join Sally to celebrate and honour the Summer Solstice in the woods. Gather around the fire, on the longest day of the year, connecting with one another, with Spirit and with the energy of the Sun.

There will be guided meditation to ground ourselves and an invitation to feel the earth under your bare feet.

Followed by a Shamanic inspired journey, to shake off the old and set the intention of finding the fire in your belly.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
11

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Squirrels - Thursday Forest School
Jun
5

Squirrels - Thursday Forest School

Monday through to Friday Term time we offer family forests schools open to any child between 2 – 5 years, Baby siblings under 2 FREE. It’s a nurturing, fun, creative space for children to learn, develop, grow in confidence and have lots of memorable first experiences with their grown-ups.  With lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and be part of a team, children learn about the woods, wildlife, the seasons, themselves and each other. Share a campfire and have lots of fun!

Explore, discover, create and make friends at our lovely Thursday Forest School group every Thursday June 5th – July 17th 2025, led by Claire 

Visit the Little Forest School website to book.

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Fawns - Wednesday Forest School Spring
Jun
4

Fawns - Wednesday Forest School Spring

Tuesday through to Friday term-time Little Forest School offer family forests schools open to any child between 2 – 5 years, Baby siblings under 2 FREE. It’s a nurturing, fun, creative space for children to learn, develop, grow in confidence and have lots of memorable first experiences with their grown-ups.  With lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and be part of a team, children learn about the woods, wildlife, the seasons, themselves and each other. Share a campfire and have lots of fun!

Explore, discover, create and make friends Wednesdays in the spring term, led by Karen. Dates running are: June – 4th, 11th & 25th; July – 2nd & 19th

Visit the Little Forest School Website for more info and to book.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
4

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Wilderness Wood Community Choir
Jun
3

Wilderness Wood Community Choir

Bea leads our choir for members of the wood on Tuesday evenings - learn new and traditional songs, with the chance to perform at our celebrations throughout the year.

Please bring cash to make a contribution for Bea’s time.

For more information or if you would like to come along for the first time, please email Bea: beaeverettmusic@gmail.com

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Owlets - Tuesday Forest School
Jun
2

Owlets - Tuesday Forest School

Tuesday through to Friday term-time Little Forest School offer family forests schools open to any child between 2 – 5 years, Baby siblings under 2 FREE. It’s a nurturing, fun, creative space for children to learn, develop, grow in confidence and have lots of memorable first experiences with their grown-ups.  With lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and be part of a team, children learn about the woods, wildlife, the seasons, themselves and each other. Share a campfire and have lots of fun!

Explore, discover, create and make friends every Tuesday for 7 weeks – Starting from June 2nd to 21st July, led by Wriggly

Visit the Little Forest School Website for more info and to book.

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Sunday Slice
Jun
1

Sunday Slice

Come for a slice of pizza and woodland life:

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas! Delicious drinks and cakes available from The Hatch. Walk the trail and find out more about our woodland community with:

  • open pottery studio with Yoni

  • arts and crafts for children with Lotty

  • log splitting with Josh

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Experimenting with Natural Crafts and Colours
May
29

Experimenting with Natural Crafts and Colours

Join Schools Without Walls and Jo, The Woven Owl, for this full day workshop exploring a range of traditional arts and crafts.

Make and mini clay figures and your own charcoal, fired in the campfire, tie-dye with colours made from things you can find in your

own kitchen or garden, (fabric will be provided or bring your own tee-shirt to dye), and have a go at the art of hapa-zome to create

beautiful leaf printed flags.

Please bring a packed lunch - snacks and drinks are available from The Hatch on the day.

Family 1 adult, 2 children = £40, 

Family 1 adult, 3 children = £45.  

Additional adult = £5.50 and each additional child = £5.00

Booking essential - please click here to book.

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Print Making with Nature
May
28

Print Making with Nature

Join Schools Without Walls and Jo, The Woven Owl, for this workshop exploring a range of printmaking techniques including mono-printing, gelli plate printing and hapa zome, creating your own.

Inspired by the beauty of the woods and using found objects to create nature inspired prints cards and posters.

All materials needed will be provided and are included in the price.

£12.50 with additional children £10 per child

Suitable for ages 5+ Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential - please click here to book.

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Members’ Volunteering
May
28

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Wet Felted Mini Beasts
May
28

Wet Felted Mini Beasts

Come and learn the ancient art of felt-making with Jo, The Woven Owl and Schools Without Walls.

In this workshop, you will get a chance to try different, simple, wet felting techniques to create your very own mini beasts.

All materials needed will be provided and are included in the price.

£12.50 with additional children £10 per child

Suitable for ages 5+ Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential. Please click here to book.

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May Half Term
May
24
to 1 Jun

May Half Term

We are open every day of the summer half-term for walks, picnics and refreshments from The Hatch.

Please note: there is no pizza on the bank holiday Monday, but there will be savoury snacks to complement your picnic every day.

Different activities happening every day - please see individual listings for details!

Dogs welcome on leads.

Please take all picnic rubbish home with you.

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Members’ Volunteering
May
21

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
May
21

Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School

Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.

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Qi Gong
May
21

Qi Gong

Qigong is a moving meditation working with breath, awareness, movement and deeply relaxing flowing postures to return to a natural state of balance feeling energised and relaxed.

Qigong recognises we are all unique in how our bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual’s uniqueness.

Rowana’s classes are fun and vibrant and ideal for all ages and abilities.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Wilderness Wood Community Choir
May
20

Wilderness Wood Community Choir

Bea leads our choir for members of the wood on Tuesday evenings - learn new and traditional songs, with the chance to perform at our celebrations throughout the year.

Please bring cash to make a contribution for Bea’s time.

For more information or if you would like to come along for the first time, please email Bea: beaeverettmusic@gmail.com

(No choir next week - back on 3rd June)

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Members’ Volunteering
May
14

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Qi Gong
May
14

Qi Gong

Qigong is a moving meditation working with breath, awareness, movement and deeply relaxing flowing postures to return to a natural state of balance feeling energised and relaxed.

Qigong recognises we are all unique in how our bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual’s uniqueness.

Rowana’s classes are fun and vibrant and ideal for all ages and abilities.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Wilderness Wood Community Choir
May
13

Wilderness Wood Community Choir

Bea leads our choir for members of the wood on Tuesday evenings - learn new and traditional songs, with the chance to perform at our celebrations throughout the year.

Please bring cash to make a contribution for Bea’s time.

For more information or if you would like to come along for the first time, please email Bea: beaeverettmusic@gmail.com

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Qi Gong
May
7

Qi Gong

Qigong is a moving meditation working with breath, awareness, movement and deeply relaxing flowing postures to return to a natural state of balance feeling energised and relaxed.

Qigong recognises we are all unique in how our bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual’s uniqueness.

Rowana’s classes are fun and vibrant and ideal for all ages and abilities.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Crafts-in-the-Courtyard: A wee Wood Fayre
May
5

Crafts-in-the-Courtyard: A wee Wood Fayre

Come and enjoy the Spring Bank Holiday in the woods - with our friendly Wood Fayre, demonstrations and drop-in workshops from member artists and makers. Pop-up food, local drinks and bluebell walks.

  • Wood Fired Pizza from Cashew Catering (from 11.30am to 3pm)

  • Drinks - including local beer - from The Hatch (10am-4pm)

  • Workshops - spring foraging walk and wild tea making with Katy Wisefone

  • Arts and Crafts in the Courtyard come and watch or get involved with our amazingly talented member makers who will be creating beautiful items to celebrate the Spring!

    • Carve a letter into wood with Simon Page

    • Create woodland wildlife sculptures with Martin Brockman

    • Learn how to draw a woodland bird with Jennifer Moore - and buy a log-book

    • Bowl turning on a pole lathe with Amy Leake

    • Try a pottery wheel with Yoni (£5.00 per person drop in)

    • Fire-lighting the traditional way - with Gazza at his bushcraft stall (£5.00 per person drop in)

    • Childrens Forest craft activity (all day) and meet the trees & tree songs walk at 2pm (£10 per family)

    • Watch Adele Scantlebury at work with her wood-block prints

    • Watch Tyler making his popular chopping boards - and purchase a board while stocks last!

    • Log splitting with Josh

    • Make a collaborative shave horse for the woods with Kent

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