Come and join the last volunteer session of a wonderful 2016. We will be planting some saplings and doing some pruning. No experience necessary. Wrap and warm and join us by the camp fire. Refreshment provided but bring some lunch.
Its a lovely time of year to be outside and theres lots to do at the Wilderness including – tree planting, path clearing, weeding, seed sowing, pruning, tea making …
You don’t need any experience and we can get you involved in something to suit your ability. Its a good opportunity to have some fresh air and meet some neighbours whilst helping to maintain our wonderful community green space.
Our autumn volunteer dates are as follows
Thus 20th Oct 12.30-3pm
Thus 3rd Nov 12.30-3pm
Thus 10th Nov 12.30-3pm
Thus 24th No. 12.30-3pm
Let us know you are coming by signing up online via the Whats on page or just turn up on the day.
A weekend of wild art each day from 11-3pm. All welcome.
Includes an exhibition of outdoor art by local schools
You can do some wild weaving or help build a scrap metal sculpture.
All welcome. Book online if possible or just turn up.
All welcome.
Harvest Festival – a celebration of local food
Including apple picking, how to make chutneys , bread making on the camp fire, plus buy our jams, chutneys and local honey.
Followed by a community BBQ (pay what you can afford)
Harvest festival activities and workshops 2-6pm
Community BBQ 6 -8pm
25th Aug
2-4pm Learn about nature – bees, bugs, birds and butterflies including mini beast hunt. All welcome
NOW POSTPONED NEW DATE TBC 6.30 -8.30pm Make your own natural beauty products (adult workshop). Make a natural scrub, bath fizz and lip balm. £10 contribution to costs. Places limited. Booking essential by Weds afternoon at the latest.
27th Aug
As we had no bookings now postponed.
11am- 12.30 Introduction to mindfulness (adult workshop), £10 contribution to costs. Booking essential by Thursday afternoon at the latest.
1-4pm Volunteer day – finish loading up the skip plus pick blackberries and plums from around the wilderness so we can make jams and chutneys plus take some home. Bring your own containers.
Book the latest events and activities via the Whats on Page
Thursday 18th August Family activities
11am – 1pm Camp fire cooking
Learn how to light a fire, different ways to cook on an open fire, make bread and cook your own lunch. Free but donation towards food.
11am – 6pm Open day and volunteering
Community BBQ cancelled
Sign up for events and activities for adults, families and children. Book now via the what’s on page – some have limited places
