Catford Arts Trail and Pumpkin Fun – book now via the What’s On Page

Catford Arts Trail – natural dyeing demos and open day
Sunday 11th October 11-3pm
As part of the wonderful Catford Arts Trail for 2026 we are open on the Sunday 11-3pm. You can just drop in anytime between 11-3 but ideally let us know you are coming by booking below.
Liz Gill will be demonstrating and providing information about growing and dyeing with Japanese indigo, woad and weld from our dye garden plus other flowers and plants you can dye from around our site.
As our funding with the National Lottery Community Fund has come to and end then we will be asking people for a donation. There will be a cash collection tin on the day. or you can scan the QR code and make a donation online. A big thank you to Liz and the rest of our volunteers who give up their time. 

Pumpkin fun and all things spooky fundraiser. 25th October 10am -2pm
Join us for pumpkin carving and more ghoulish fun. Also help us raise money for our charity project as we have no funding at present and are trying to keep this community greenspace going for the benefit of all. Drop in anytime but last entry 1pm. Booking essential
Activities include:
Pumpkin carving – we have all the tools and carving ideas/templates. Just bring your own pumpkin (avoid the mess at home!)
Make a magic wand – find your wand and decorate it for casting spells
Take part in our halloween nature hunt
As our funding with the National Lottery Community Fund has come to and end then we will be asking people for a donation. There will be a cash collection tin on the day. or you can scan the QR code and make a donation online. A big thank you to Angie who is running this session as a volunteer. 

Fruit picking cancelled.
So sorry but we have decided to cancel this event. There is actually so little fruit this year due to the hot weather – virtually no plums and the blackberries haven’t had enough water so quite small and bitter. Here’s hoping for a better season next year. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our other free summer events.

We have 7 events over the summer including: den building, fruit picking, whittle a magic wand or amulet, felting, weaving, bug hunt and fire making. All events are free unless otherwise stated. Please check the recommended age and book for all coming both adults and children via the What’s On page of our website www.wildcatwilderness.org

Take part in our #pebblehunt from Sunday 28th June across #Catford. There will be over 100 pebbles hidden across Catford. If you find one let us know on Instagram or Facebook @wildcatwildernesscatford .This is the final part of our Digging the Dirt project about #soil so each pebble has a message or picture related to the world beneath your feet.
Will you find a snail, flower or maybe a mushroom?
Post your finds linked to our social media and you could win a free session at our wonderful community site site to host your own event for a morning or afternoon.
We will be giving clues out over the next few days on social media about the locations but wait until Sunday to start your hunt. Good luck

(almost the) Summer Solstice exhibition and open day 20th June 11-3 

Come and see the creative pieces created as part of our Digging the Dirt project created by the community all about soil. 

There will also be some fun activities for all ages all about the wonders of soil – the world beneath your feet or just come and have a look around our community greenspace.

Book via the Whats On page of our website to let us know you are coming https://wildcatwilderness.org/whats-on/

Book now for our free events – https://wildcatwilderness.org/whats-on/

Clay soil critters Saturday 30th May x3 clay workshops for all ages over 5

Make mini bee skeps by weaving bramble and covering with clay with Kim Norton Thursday 4^th June 12-3pm

Family Forest School – fun with clay 6th June 10-12am

Plant Sale and Open Morning Sunday 7th June 10am-1.30pm

Compost workshop 7th June 10.30-12.30

Summer Solstice exhibition and open day Saturday 20^th June 11am-3pm

Shhhh don’t tell anyone but you can now book for our
Wild Summer Club – explore and discover
We have 7 events over the summer including: den building, fruit picking, whittle a magic wand or amulet, felting, weaving, bug hunt and fire making. All events are free unless otherwise stated. Please check the recommended age and book for all coming both adults and children via the What’s On page of our website.

Woodworking and green woodworking for over 50’s – free membership join now

Shed’s Project Launch – 21st April 10am-1pm
CREATE, CONVERSE, CONNECT
– join the new community shed in Catford

Over 50? Stay active, put practical skills to good use and meet new friends

What is a shed?

• A larger version of a garden shed but it’s actually a covered workshop with tools in a beautiful greenspace, with an experienced facilitator – Steve
• Somewhere to feel at home, have a laugh, socialise, pursue practical interests and stay active
• A group of people, both men and women working on projects at their own pace and in a safe, friendly and inclusive environment
• A place to learn new woodworking and green woodworking skills and pass on skills between each other
• Contribute to a local charity by reusing, repurposing or recycling wood and trees from the woodland on site.
• A place just to come and sit for a while, have a chat over a cup of tea surrounded by nature
• The products, designed and created by the shed members, will help support the Wild Cat Wilderness charity project or will be sold to reinvest in the Sheds project.

WHO CAN JOIN? Anyone aged 50 years and over and membership is free.

The Catford Shed is NOT…

• It’s NOT a formal training programme but you may gain new knowledge and skills.
• It’s NOT a health programme but your health and wellbeing may improve

Whether you want to share skills, learn, or just chat over tea, you’re welcome. Opening hours every Tuesday 10-1

To come along for a visit initially email the Wild Cat Wilderness wcw@rgtb.org.uk

Or sign up to be a member by completing this form – Wild Cat Wilderness Sheds Project – Fill out form

Note: We are sorry but we aren’t wheelchair accessible and as there is a walk to the workshop along uneven paths then participants need to be fairly mobile. Arrange a visit if you like by emailing wcw@rgtb.org.uk