Book via our Eventbrite page www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wild-cat-wilderness-37391842433

Hatha Yoga Outdoors
Sunday 8th June 9.45-11 – also 6^th and 20^th July
Priya is running an outdoor hatha yoga session which is open to all abilities. (Undercover if rainy) She will guide you through some asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and a guided meditation to leave you feeling calm, grounded and reinvigorated. Bring a mat/rug if you have one or let us know if you need to borrow one. As a charity we have a minimum suggested donation but encourage people to pay what they can afford so we can pay our workshop leaders and then use any extra towards the rest of our community project. Please note this is for ages 16+ only. No children.

Nature Wellness Retreat Day Sunday 22^nd June 11-5pm
A Wild Cat Wilderness fundraiser with the Mud Club

Let us nuture you in nature. Step away from the noise and reconnect with what matters most—you. Join us for a soul-nourishing day in a beautiful community greenspace In Catford, designed to bring you rest, peace, and healing.

Retreat Highlights:
Foraging and Cooking on the Fire
Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Relaxing Reflexology
Healing Movement
Restorative Vocal Healing

This is a space to fill your cup, reconnect with nature, and receive the deep nurturing your body and spirit deserve. Adults only.

Donation-based tickets – stay the whole day or book for a few hours 11-2 or 2-5. Bring a packed lunch and arrive promptly. More info and book via our Eventbrite Page.

The suggested donation for this fundraising event is £30 for the day or £20 for a half day either 11-2 or 2-5pm or pay what you can afford.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wild-cat-wilderness-37391842433

All events free but please book on the What’s On page of our website www.wildcatwilderness.org

Minibeast morning
Wednesday 28th May 10-1. Last entry 12
Join Angela for a minibeast hunt at 10.30am/ or 12 and learn all about the wonderful small creatures that live at the Wild Cat Wilderness. There will also be time to explore, play and climb trees and make the most of our wild and wonderful site. Bring snacks/packed lunch and drinks. All ages welcome.

Plant sale and open day
Saturday 31^st May 10-2pm
Entrance via the gate next to no 53 Riverview Park, Catford SE6 4PL shared with Long Meadow Allotment (no entry from River Pool). All ages welcome. Come and explore our wonderful community space and buy your herbs, vegetable plants, fruit bushes, flowers and strawberries. Refreshments available. Cash and cards accepted but cash preferred. Bring a bag for your goodies. Book to let us know you are coming or just turn up on the day. Bring a phone to ring for entry.

Hatha Yoga Outdoors
Sunday 8th June 9.45-11
Priya is running an outdoor hatha yoga session which is open to all abilities. (Undercover if rainy) She will guide you through some asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and a guided meditation to leave you feeling calm, grounded and reinvigorated. Bring a mat/rug if you have one or let us know if you need to borrow one. As a charity we have a minimum suggested donation but encourage people to pay what they can afford so we can pay our workshop leaders and then use any extra towards the rest of our community project.

Big Lunch and teddy bears picnic (with storytelling)
Sunday 8th June 12- 4pm
Join us for a picnic and bring your teddy (or other favourite soft toy)
Bring a rug or chair plus your picnic food.
Book your places so that we know how many people are coming.
There will be storytelling at 2pm.
Last entry 3pm.

Volunteering every Thursday 12-3 and Friday 10-1.30
As a community project we rely on volunteers to develop and maintain the site. Come along for plenty of fresh air, to meet other local people, learn or improve your skills including organic gardening and nature conservation.

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Woodland for Wellbeing – a nature-based mental health initiative in Lewisham  

Help improve your mental wellbeing by connecting with nature in a meaningful way

This new project in Lewisham is designed for people who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing by engaging with nature in a woodland under the guidance of a qualified horticultural therapist.

Activities include nature conservation, tree surveys, planting, and maintaining the woodland, all of which are known to support mental and emotional wellbeing. No experience necessary and a variety of mindful activities to suit different abilities.

Start date: 8^th May 2025
Duration: 6 week pilot program from 8/5 until 12/6 Sessions are for 2 hours from 10-12 and you will required to attend all sessions
Location: Wild Cat Wilderness Woodland, Bellingham near the Bellingham Play Park
Focus: Activities designed to improve mental health through nature connection, including hands-on tasks like woodland care and maintenance in a small group in a supportive environment

More info on our website www.wildcatwilderness.org or email Maria wcw@rgtb.org.uk and Jermaine jermaine@lewishamlocal.com

This project is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Ask to be referred by your GP, social prescriber or self refer by emailing

We have two free outdoor spring events over the Easter holidays.
Popcorn on the campfire, egg decorating and bunny art
Wednesday 9th April. 10-1PM.
Egg hunt and natural painting – outdoor Easter fun
Thursday 17th April 10-2pm
For more info and to book visit the What’s on page of our website. https://wildcatwilderness.org/whats-on/
Please book for all adults and children coming.

Join us this half term for some outdoor fun at our community green space in Catford. Events are free but if you are able please make a donation to our charity on the day.

Wild pancakes and nest building Sunday 16th Feb 10-1pm
Last entry 11.30am.
In celebration of pancake day we will be making (vegan) pancakes on the campfire. We will also be learning about and building birds nests.

Gruffalo winter nature hunt Weds 19th Feb 10-12.30pm.
Last entry 11am
All ages welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Book via our website https://wildcatwilderness.org/whats-on/

Wassail – celebrate our fruit trees 18/1/25 2-4pm.
Everyone welcome and suitable for all ages.Did you know that the Wild Cat Wilderness is classified as a veteran orchard because of our many old trees, plus we planted a new orchard?

Our first community event of 2025 will be a wassail which is an ancient custom of visiting orchards and reciting incantations and singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year. There will be instrument making, music and singing and a procession to visit our old and new apple trees. The Rushey Green Timebank choir will be singing and encouraging you to join in some traditional wassail songs. This will be followed by storytelling and mulled cider and apple juice around the campfire. Please bring any instruments.
All welcome but booking essential. Donation for drinks so please bring cash. Entry from 1.30, last entry 2pm sorry no latecomers.

RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch 10.30-1pm. Last entry 11.30
Join us at the Wilderness to record what birds we have on site. All welcome.
Learn about birds and help make some bird feeders. We have a limited number of binoculars available to use but if you have your own please bring them. Vegetarian campfire stew available so please bring cash. Please book a place for everyone attending inc adults and children.