Due to the bad weather and more rain expected, plus high winds, we have postponed today’s activities until our open afternoon on Weds 2nd Sept 1.30-6pm. So even if you are back at school you can come along afterwards. See you then. Maria
An organised bug hunting expedition took place on Sunday at WCW
Maria organised the explorers and explained what a bug hunt was. This included little lesson about bugs. The explorers seemed to be quite well informed, and there was an interesting discussion about the numbers of legs, and also the length of the legs, that could be expected to be found
The teams collected the bug lists which included bugs such as bumble bees, daddy long legs, andmillipedes. Slugs and snails were also allowed. Crickets and grasshoppers would have earned special commendation.
The hunt led the explorers deep into unknown territory
The explorers brought back their discoveries in glass pots. There were millipedes, daddy long-legs and worms, and plenty of woodlice! One explorer, Jake, expressed a particular liking for slugs, and would probably have eaten one of his remarkable collection, if it wasn’t for the fact he was already stuffed with blackberries.
Maxine Haffner of the Catford Charity Strummers came down to the wilderness to lead a ukulele strumalong with songs on a wildlife/cat theme. Classics included Love Cats, English Country Garden, Walk on the Wild Side….. you get the idea. Maxine has a regular class at the Catford Constitutional. She came armed with a mobile PA and 50 ukuleles. Some of her regular students came, and showed their proficiency at D minor 7s. Personally, I just about managed a C. Love Cats was the most popular song, and earned an encore (possibly because it had the easiest chords). My personal favourite was I never promised you a Rose Garden. I’ve heard it said the ukulele is more fun to play than listen to. Unfortunately, there was no one who can verify that on this occasion, as we were all playing. It’s definitely easier than the guitar, anyway.
Our first summer activity went well with 20 people turning up to build the den. They chose a willow as the foundation tree and foraged for large branches and twigs around the wilderness. We pruned some trees so that we had some leaves to fill in the gaps and when completed 10 kids got into it! Unfortunately it didn’t quite pass the waterproof test and the occupants got a bit wet when a bucket of water was thrown over it. However its a very smart den and now a permanent feature of the Wild Cat Wilderness. Well done!
We are pleased to launch our programme of free, fun, outdoor activities and open days during the summer holidays for all ages. Most of them are in the afternoon and you can drop in anytime but sign up on the events page as spaces for some are limited. Check out our events page for full details.
Starting in August we also have a volunteer day every Thursday afternoon and the last Saturday of the month 1.30 – 5pm. Help shape this wonderful space. Come and be wild.
What a fab day we had on Sunday 7th June when we hosted our first Big Lunch picnic at the wildcat wilderness. We had over 50 people come and share food and laughter and not forgetting the sun. Think we will make this an annual event now.
We are hosting this annual lunch at the Wilderness on Sunday 7th June 12-4pm
Just bring some food to share – salads, nibbles, tarts, pies, cakes etc
We will be cooking some food on the open fire
Plus games and activities for everyone
Lunch from 12.30pm so come anytime and stay as long as you like.
All welcome. Let us know you are coming by booking on our events page.
