So far, the summer holidays have been incredibly busy!  As well as all the antics of family life, after attending the Cabrera Trust annual general meeting, I have been on a mission.  I knew our woods, like many areas in the UK, suffered from an invaisive species called Himalayan Balsam, but I had no idea how bad the problem was, and how lack of resources meant that is was spreading at an alarming rate.  From my studying for my Forest School Leader qualification, I knew intellectually this stuff was a problem, but to witness its invasion was a whole different experience.  But, after talking to friends and family, I have been very humbled by the number of people who have helped me attack various patches of it, and it has been very satisfying to know we have made a difference.  An extra treat was witnessing a family of frogs passing by in the freshly cleared area.

So if you want to come and join us, or just want your child to come and play in the woods, Derek and Mrs P are running some Forest School sessions during the summer holidays.  There will be the usual rope swings, shelter building, marshmallow toasting, bug hunting, making and craft work, digging and mud painting, bog jumping, exploring, eco-warrior stuff going on, and any other adventures you want to create and follow! And if it is raining, there is even more fun to be had!

Dates and times are:

• Weds 9th Aug 10am-1pm
• Weds 9th Aug 1:30pm-4:30pm
• Thurs 10th Aug 10am-1pm
• Thurs 10th Aug 1:30pm-4:30pm
• Weds 16th Aug 10am-1pm
• Weds 16th Aug 1:30pm-4:30pm
• Thurs 17th Aug 10am-1pm
• Thurs 17th Aug 1:30pm-4:30pm

Pick a day and time you’d like to join them and let us know to book your place! (There is a form to fill in below).   It is £18 per session with discounts available for siblings and/or booking more than one session.  Pack lots of snacks and drinks, and come prepared to get muddy! (Wellies and waterproofs essential!).

If you don’t come on adventures with us this time, take care and have fun in the woods!