Rushey Green Time Bank Festival, Sun 2nd July

Wild Cat Wilderness at Rushey Green Time Bank Festival, Sun 2nd July 12-4.40pm, Ladywell Arena, Silvermere Road

Visit Wild Cat Wilderness stand with creative and nature activities for all ages

We need volunteers to help out on the stand. Please contact Maria wcw@rgtb.org.uk

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Dig It – after school club for children with autism

We are running 6 after school/ holiday sessions for 5-11 year olds and 6 for 11-17 year olds.
These will be as follows:
5-11 year olds – Wednesday 4.30-5.45pm on the following dates
28 June, 5, 12 July, 2, 9, 16 Aug

11-17 year olds – Thursday 4.30-6pm on the following dates
29 June, 6, 13 July 3, 10, 17 Aug – PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SESSIONS ARE NOW POSTPONED.

We ask that you are able to commit to at least x4 sessions to book a space. Booking essential.

We will evaluate the project using individual learning goals for each child which will be set with the participants and parents/carers. After the pilot we would then look to develop the project based on the key learning’s and offer further and ongoing sessions.
There will be a small charge of £2 per session payable in advance to Signal – a total of £12 to enrol. For more info email Maria wcw@rgtb.org.uk

Dig It – new project for children with ASD

Dig It! Launch, taster sessions and after school/holiday club.

Dig It! is a new programme of activities for children with ASD using gardening and nature conservation in conjunction with Signal.
There are two drop in taster sessions to launch the project, so that families can visit the Wilderness and try out some activities.
These will take place on Saturday 17th June
2-4pm for 5-11 year olds (last entry 3pm)
4-6pm for 11-17 year olds (last entry 5pm)
Everyone is welcome to come along to the taster sessions even if they don’t want to come to the sessions. Just email Maria and let her know which session you are coming to wcw@rgtb.org.uk or sign up via the Whats On page.

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We will then run 6 after school/ holiday sessions for 5-11 year olds and 6 for 11-17 year olds.
These will be as follows:
5-11 year olds – Wednesday 4.30-5.45pm on the following dates
28 June, 5, 12 July, 2, 9, 16 Aug
11-17 year olds – Thursday 4.30-6pm on the following dates
29 June, 6, 13 July 3, 10, 17 Aug

We ask that you are able to commit to at least x4 sessions to book a space.

We will evaluate the project using individual learning goals for each child which will be set with the participants and parents/carers. After the pilot we would then look to develop the project based on the key learning’s and offer further and ongoing sessions.
The taster session is free but there will be a small charge of £2 per session payable in advance to Signal – a total of £12 to enroll.

Big Lunch Picnic Sunday 11th June

Big Lunch Picnic Sunday 11th June 12-4.30pm (last entry 2.30pm)

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Join us for a communal picnic with music and activities for all.

Just bring a rug or chair plus a picnic dish or two to share (salad, sausage rolls, cake etc)

Activities include
Help make a new bug hotel
Make a fairy crown or wand

There will be some Wild Cat Wilderness jams and chutneys on sale.

Book your places via the What’s On page so that we know how many people are coming.

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Nature play, den building plus volunteering

Thursday 1st June 12-4pm – nature play and den building

All welcome to explore and play at the Wild Cat Wilderness.

We will be building a den at 2pm so please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier if you want to take part in this activity.

Last entry 3pm.

We also need some volunteers to help move some sleepers for our new raised beds onto site – so all hands welcome.

Please book so we know how many to expect via the What’s on page.

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Open afternoon – see the new hive and bees

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Open afternoon Saturday 27th May 2-4.30pm (last entry 3.45pm)

Find to about the wonderful world of our honey bees and explore your wonderful wild oasis.
Plus help clear a new area for our outdoor kitchen area. No experience necessary.

All welcome. Please book via the whats on page so we know how many to expect.