Qi Gong
Jul
9

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
9

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Early Qi Gong
Jul
11

Early Qi Gong

Rowana  (InnerAlchemyQigong) would live to invite you to an early morning, weekly Qigong class on Friday at 7am to 8am.

Qigong is an ancient practise that harmonises body and mind.
Qigong is a  fantastic way to start the day feeling energised and relaxed and to meet the day full of vitality.

A wonderful opportunity to rejuvenate your mornings and to set a positive tone for the day

Rowana’s classes are ideal for everyone. Qigong recognises we are all unique in how are bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual.

We will be outside so please wear weather appropriate clothing.

£13 to drop in or a monthly booking option of 4 classes at £10 a class. (£8 for members of the Woods)

Please contact Rowana for any enquiries or to book your place.

Or if you feel inspired on the morning, drop in and join us.

07813 218247

rowanaml27@gmail.com

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Outdoor Summer Yoga
Jul
11

Outdoor Summer Yoga

Awaken your breath and body with simple exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock through Summer

Online Booking Here

or also just Drop in with cash on the day.

£14 drop in. (£11 per class for members - use code WOODS and then bring your membership card on the day)

£48 for 4 sessions 

You can contact Amelia for more details: 07966178458 or here amelia@ameliayoga.co.uk
https://www.ameliaadrian.com/

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Qi Gong
Jul
16

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
Jul
16

Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School

Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
16

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Early Qi Gong
Jul
18

Early Qi Gong

Rowana  (InnerAlchemyQigong) would live to invite you to an early morning, weekly Qigong class on Friday at 7am to 8am.

Qigong is an ancient practise that harmonises body and mind.
Qigong is a  fantastic way to start the day feeling energised and relaxed and to meet the day full of vitality.

A wonderful opportunity to rejuvenate your mornings and to set a positive tone for the day

Rowana’s classes are ideal for everyone. Qigong recognises we are all unique in how are bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual.

We will be outside so please wear weather appropriate clothing.

£13 to drop in or a monthly booking option of 4 classes at £10 a class. (£8 for members of the Woods)

Please contact Rowana for any enquiries or to book your place.

Or if you feel inspired on the morning, drop in and join us.

07813 218247

rowanaml27@gmail.com

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Outdoor Summer Yoga
Jul
18

Outdoor Summer Yoga

Awaken your breath and body with simple exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock through Summer

Online Booking Here

or also just Drop in with cash on the day.

£14 drop in. (£11 per class for members - use code WOODS and then bring your membership card on the day)

£48 for 4 sessions 

You can contact Amelia for more details: 07966178458 or here amelia@ameliayoga.co.uk
https://www.ameliaadrian.com/

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First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail
Jul
20

First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail

Experience a day journeying with fire:

A full day exploring your connection to the oldest element on the planet.

Before all else, there was Fire.

​Join former Firefighter Gazza to immerse yourself in the skills and lore that have always bound our people to this powerful ally.

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Qi Gong
Jul
23

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
23

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Early Qi Gong
Jul
25

Early Qi Gong

Rowana  (InnerAlchemyQigong) would live to invite you to an early morning, weekly Qigong class on Friday at 7am to 8am.

Qigong is an ancient practise that harmonises body and mind.
Qigong is a  fantastic way to start the day feeling energised and relaxed and to meet the day full of vitality.

A wonderful opportunity to rejuvenate your mornings and to set a positive tone for the day

Rowana’s classes are ideal for everyone. Qigong recognises we are all unique in how are bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual.

We will be outside so please wear weather appropriate clothing.

£13 to drop in or a monthly booking option of 4 classes at £10 a class. (£8 for members of the Woods)

Please contact Rowana for any enquiries or to book your place.

Or if you feel inspired on the morning, drop in and join us.

07813 218247

rowanaml27@gmail.com

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Outdoor Summer Yoga
Jul
25

Outdoor Summer Yoga

Awaken your breath and body with simple exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock through Summer

Online Booking Here

or also just Drop in with cash on the day.

£14 drop in. (£11 per class for members - use code WOODS and then bring your membership card on the day)

£48 for 4 sessions 

You can contact Amelia for more details: 07966178458 or here amelia@ameliayoga.co.uk
https://www.ameliaadrian.com/

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Wild Within Retreat
Jul
25
to 27 Jul

Wild Within Retreat

Shamanic Inspiration & Intuitive Development Retreat
This retreat is a weekend connecting with your intuition using Shamanic inspired traditions. You are invited to listen to your higher-self, connect with your Guides & Ancestors and feel the beating heart of Mother Earth. Held within private woodland, you can spend time off grid and be powered by Universal life force.

For more details and booking, please see Sally’s website: https://leapmindfulness.com/wildwithinretreat/

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Woody Week Celebration
Aug
2

Woody Week Celebration

Members are invited to the celebration of the end of working-with-wood-week 2025.

4pm – tea and cake

4.15pm – walk around of projects

5pm – Twelfth Night in the woods (running time 1.5 hours)

 

Please bring a financial donation or a cake! Let Emily know you are coming on: emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org

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Sunday Slice
Aug
3

Sunday Slice

A slice of pizza and woodland life. Come on down for pizzas (11.30am-3pm), snacks and drinks from The Hatch and a walk around the woodland trail (10-4) and:

  • Wood splitting with Bea (11am-3pm)

  • Wood hewing with Victor

  • Pony rides on Gillie and Alwin (10.30-12.30)

  • Bushcraft demos with Gazza from Primal Trail

  • Drop in Pottery workshop with Julia (11am to 3pm) - make and decorate a trinket dish to take home £5 per person

  • Pop-up bookshop with Jo from The Bumblebee Bookshop

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Wild Rose Circle
Aug
3

Wild Rose Circle

Weaving native plant spirit medicine in therapeutic practice and art therapy process 

With Helen Squires & Laura Hart Swann 

Join us for this intimate container to share in the wisdom of rose medicine at the first harvest 

Journeying with the native wild rose and some intentionally wild crafted medicine 

We will be exploring the frequency of the rose in our wild landscape and offering a space in which to deepen into what it wishes to share with you for your healing process and personal practice.

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
5

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Members’ Volunteering
Aug
6

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Camp Craft Essentials for Adults
Aug
9

Camp Craft Essentials for Adults

A day in the forest with bushcraft and primitive skills instructor, Gazza Butcher.
If you have ever wondered how to set up a reliable camp in the woods or would love to feel genuinely ‘at home’ in the wilder places around us. If you’d like to feel more confident about what to put in that daypack or want to explore those fundamental outdoor skills that you feel you ‘really ought to know’, well then, this is the adventure for you.

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
12

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Members’ Volunteering
Aug
13

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
19

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Members’ Volunteering
Aug
20

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Mud-Kitchen Disco
Aug
22

Mud-Kitchen Disco

We, would like to invite all little ones and their grown-ups to join us for a woodland boogie!

£8 per family or £6 for members

All ages welcome (no un-accompanied adults please!)

Please book in advance - link to follow

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Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in
Aug
26

Mini Musicians with Bea Everett - drop in

Bea is brushing off her ukulele and rehearsing all the favourite nursery rhymes for the summer holidays.

Bring your little ones for a sing and a shake, out under the trees - no experience necessary.

£8.50 for first child or £15 per family.

£6 per child or £10 per family for members.

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Members’ Volunteering
Aug
27

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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The Three Inch Fools present: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Aug
28

The Three Inch Fools present: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Three Inch Fools return to the woods for their third year, presenting Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy.

It’s Midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots, and a troupe of quite appalling actors are preparing a theatrical extravaganza destined to impress. With shapeshifting trouble-maker Puck at the helm, the course of true love never did run smooth.

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Sunday Slice
Sept
7

Sunday Slice

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas!

Fuel your walk in the woods - additional refreshments available from The Hatch.

Get involved with woodland games and activities in the courtyard, including:

  • Bushcraft demos with Gazza from Primal Trail

  • Drop in pottery painting with Julia - toadstools and woodland animals - £5 per person.

No need to book!

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Women's Wild Spirit Retreat
Sept
26
to 28 Sept

Women's Wild Spirit Retreat

Join Samfire for a weekend of connection with the Earth and other sisters. This is an opportunity to slow down and join each other in circle, offer support and learn empowering voice tools to make yourself heard.

Bring your own tent camping. Organic whole food provided. 

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First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail
Sept
27

First Element - Fire Day with Primal Trail

Experience a day journeying with fire:

A full day exploring your connection to the oldest element on the planet.

Before all else, there was Fire.

​Join former Firefighter Gazza to immerse yourself in the skills and lore that have always bound our people to this powerful ally.

View Event →
Sunday Slice
Oct
5

Sunday Slice

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas!

Fuel your walk in the woods - additional refreshments available from The Hatch.

Get involved with woodland games and activities in the courtyard:

  • Drop in pottery workshop with Julia - make clay pumpkins!

  • Pony rides on Gillie and Alwin (10.30-12.30) - £5.00 per person per ride.

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Autumn School Holidays
Oct
25
to 2 Nov

Autumn School Holidays

Come and visit the woods during half term - this year our trail is themed around ‘The Dark’ in collaboration with the High Weald ‘Wild about Dark Skies Festival’. Interesting facts, original poems and nocturnal animals will be hiding around the woods for you to find…

More information and activities will be added closer to the time - watch this space!

More about the Wild About Dark Skies Festival.

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Halloween Pottery Painting (drop in)
Oct
29

Halloween Pottery Painting (drop in)

Join Julia for spooktacler pottery painting in the heart of Wilderness Wood.

Let your creativity run wild, painting your very own ceramic Halloween decoration to take home.

No need to book, just drop in £5 per decoration,

Suitable for ages 4years+ - Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

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Woodblock Printing Workshop
Nov
22

Woodblock Printing Workshop

This one-day course is suitable for beginners, as well as those who are familiar with the techniques and just want to play for a day. Perfect for making your own Christmas Cards!

Adele will show you how to carve and print from a block that you have designed. The aim being that you go home with your own original prints.

£80 - (10% discount for members)

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Sunday Slice
Jul
6

Sunday Slice

Come for a slice of pizza and woodland life.

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas(11.30-3pm)! Delicious drinks, cakes and icecream available from The Hatch (10-4). Walk the trail and find out more about our woodland community with:

  • Weaving with Joel (10.30 to 12.30)

  • Wood splitting with Bea (11am-3pm)

  • Wood Crafting with Victor (11am-3pm)

  • Make a bird - with Lotty (11am-3pm)

  • Woodland games with Josh (1.30-3.30)

  • Plastic Free Plant Stall with Peter (11-3)

No need to book!

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Outdoor Summer Yoga
Jul
4

Outdoor Summer Yoga

Awaken your breath and body with simple exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock through Summer

Online Booking Here

or also just Drop in with cash on the day.

£14 drop in. (£11 per class for members - use code WOODS and then bring your membership card on the day)

£48 for 4 sessions 

You can contact Amelia for more details: 07966178458 or here amelia@ameliayoga.co.uk
https://www.ameliaadrian.com/

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Early Qi Gong
Jul
4

Early Qi Gong

Rowana  (InnerAlchemyQigong) would live to invite you to an early morning, weekly Qigong class on Friday at 7am to 8am.

Qigong is an ancient practise that harmonises body and mind.
Qigong is a  fantastic way to start the day feeling energised and relaxed and to meet the day full of vitality.

A wonderful opportunity to rejuvenate your mornings and to set a positive tone for the day

Rowana’s classes are ideal for everyone. Qigong recognises we are all unique in how are bodies are happy to move and can be modified and adapted to suit each individual.

We will be outside so please wear weather appropriate clothing.

£13 to drop in or a monthly booking option of 4 classes at £10 a class. (£8 for members of the Woods)

Please contact Rowana for any enquiries or to book your place.

Or if you feel inspired on the morning, drop in and join us.

07813 218247

rowanaml27@gmail.com

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Members’ Volunteering
Jul
2

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Qi Gong
Jul
2

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Summer Celebration for Member Home Educators
Jun
27

Summer Celebration for Member Home Educators

A celebration of home education at Wilderness Wood:

  • meet other home educators

  • autumn term groups and plans - market place

  • watch a brilliant puppet theatre performance by Friday Club teenagers

  • browse an exhibition of work by member home educated young people

  • play games on the upper paddock - led by ex-Friday Clubbers, Len and Sam

Bring a cash donation of £5.00 per child and a packed lunch for a picnic all together.

To reserve a place, please email Emily: emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
25

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Qi Gong
Jun
25

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Greet the Sun - Qi Gong for the Summer Solstice
Jun
20

Greet the Sun - Qi Gong for the Summer Solstice

Coming together to celebrate the Summer Solstice - Starting at 7am

Rowana would love to invite you to join us to Greet The Sun in an early morning Qigong Flow, welcoming the change of seasons. Aligning with the natural rhythm of life.

This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the magic of Qigong starting your day feeling relaxed and energised.

Ideal for everyone

Please contact Rowana to book: rowanaml27@gmail.com

07813218247

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
18

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
Jun
18

Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School

Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.

View Event →
Qi Gong
Jun
18

Qi Gong

Gentle exercise for all ages and abilities - out on the Middle Paddock while the sun shines.

£13 drop in - no need to book. Please bring cash on the day.

You can contact Rowana for more details: 07813 218247

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Fathers' Day
Jun
15

Fathers' Day

Celebrate your Dad with a day at the woods. (Bringing them with you, entirely optional!)

Pizza from the wood fired oven, local beer and cider, bushcraft demonstrations from Primal Trail and woodland games for the whole family. Also a plant stall selling herb, fruit and perennial vegetable plants - locally grown and plastic-free.

 No need to book.

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Summer Solstice Fire Circle
Jun
13

Summer Solstice Fire Circle

Join Sally to celebrate and honour the Summer Solstice in the woods. Gather around the fire, on the longest day of the year, connecting with one another, with Spirit and with the energy of the Sun.

There will be guided meditation to ground ourselves and an invitation to feel the earth under your bare feet.

Followed by a Shamanic inspired journey, to shake off the old and set the intention of finding the fire in your belly.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
11

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Squirrels - Thursday Forest School
Jun
5

Squirrels - Thursday Forest School

Monday through to Friday Term time we offer family forests schools open to any child between 2 – 5 years, Baby siblings under 2 FREE. It’s a nurturing, fun, creative space for children to learn, develop, grow in confidence and have lots of memorable first experiences with their grown-ups.  With lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and be part of a team, children learn about the woods, wildlife, the seasons, themselves and each other. Share a campfire and have lots of fun!

Explore, discover, create and make friends at our lovely Thursday Forest School group every Thursday June 5th – July 17th 2025, led by Claire 

Visit the Little Forest School website to book.

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Fawns - Wednesday Forest School Spring
Jun
4

Fawns - Wednesday Forest School Spring

Tuesday through to Friday term-time Little Forest School offer family forests schools open to any child between 2 – 5 years, Baby siblings under 2 FREE. It’s a nurturing, fun, creative space for children to learn, develop, grow in confidence and have lots of memorable first experiences with their grown-ups.  With lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and be part of a team, children learn about the woods, wildlife, the seasons, themselves and each other. Share a campfire and have lots of fun!

Explore, discover, create and make friends Wednesdays in the spring term, led by Karen. Dates running are: June – 4th, 11th & 25th; July – 2nd & 19th

Visit the Little Forest School Website for more info and to book.

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Members’ Volunteering
Jun
4

Members’ Volunteering

Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.

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Wilderness Wood Community Choir
Jun
3

Wilderness Wood Community Choir

Bea leads our choir for members of the wood on Tuesday evenings - learn new and traditional songs, with the chance to perform at our celebrations throughout the year.

Please bring cash to make a contribution for Bea’s time.

For more information or if you would like to come along for the first time, please email Bea: beaeverettmusic@gmail.com

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Owlets - Tuesday Forest School
Jun
2

Owlets - Tuesday Forest School

Tuesday through to Friday term-time Little Forest School offer family forests schools open to any child between 2 – 5 years, Baby siblings under 2 FREE. It’s a nurturing, fun, creative space for children to learn, develop, grow in confidence and have lots of memorable first experiences with their grown-ups.  With lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and be part of a team, children learn about the woods, wildlife, the seasons, themselves and each other. Share a campfire and have lots of fun!

Explore, discover, create and make friends every Tuesday for 7 weeks – Starting from June 2nd to 21st July, led by Wriggly

Visit the Little Forest School Website for more info and to book.

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Sunday Slice
Jun
1

Sunday Slice

Come for a slice of pizza and woodland life:

Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas! Delicious drinks and cakes available from The Hatch. Walk the trail and find out more about our woodland community with:

  • open pottery studio with Yoni

  • arts and crafts for children with Lotty

  • log splitting with Josh

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