This event is in partnership with Epping Forest Heritage Trust and The Hive see here for more info www.thehiveintheforest.co.uk This is also a part of the Urban Tree Festival for black women and their families. There will be a range of nature based activities and a gentle walk around Epping Forest to get us active. There will be a range of nature based activities and a gentle walk around Epping Forest to get us active. Event supported by the Mayor of London.
We will meet at Chingford Station.
Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.
Start Time: 11.00am
End Time: 3.30pm
Meeting point: Chingford Station and will be detailed in the confirmation email.
How much is it? FREE
Format
11:00am – 11:30am
Meet at Chingford Station
11:30am – 12:30pm
Walk through Epping Forest to The Hive
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Lunch at The Hive
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Activities at The Hive
2:30pm – *3:30pm
Walk back to Chingford Station
*Timings can be flexible, aim to get back to Chingford station by 4pm at latest
Activities at The Hive
- Bushcraft fire skills
- Master the art of fire lighting using a fire striker, replicating the Stone Age flint and steel technique.
- Learn how to build a successful campfire.
- Enjoy simple cooking over the flames and learn new recipes to take back and try at home (or in the wild!)
- Stories around the fire
- Engaging storytelling from popular children’s books such as Superworm and The Gruffalo
- You are welcome to share your own stories around the fire, play campfire games, sing songs and take the time to sit with nature
- Craft
- Wool birds
- Dragon’s Eye
Important information to participants:
- The walk is through the forest on tracks which can be very muddy, so we recommend wellington boots or strong sturdy waterproof boots. There will be boot washing facilities at the entrance to The Hive site that we encourage you to use.
- Please dress for the weather – we recommend plenty of layers that you can take on or off as the buildings at The Hive are heated so you may want a bag to store your spare layers in while you warm up indoors.
- Please bring food for lunch – there are no shops nearby, so we recommend you bring a packed lunch to eat on site.
- Parents / Carers - Hive staff will lead the events, explain activities, introduce rules, and assist all children where they can. However, carers will be expected to support their children with the practicalities and help enforce rules. It is the joint responsibility of all adults to keep the group safe.
- Toilets, baby-changing and hand washing facilities are available on site.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate – Walk through Epping Forest to the Hive. Expect some inclines, uneven ground, there are well made paths for part of the walk and some open fields, which will be muddy if there has been rainfall.
Age: Families and children. Babies under 2 do not need to be registered on the event.
Please read before signing up
Can I come to Black Girls Hike?
As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.
What do I need to bring?
Walking boots / shoes with ankle support essential. No pumps or sliders.
Food and water
Extra layers
Waterproof jacket
Rucksack
Please ensure any medication is bought with you e.g., asthma pump or epi pen
Planning your journey
●Join our Facebook group to arrange car shares and connect with other hikers –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/452855682259161/
(When requesting to join the FB group, please answer the membership questions)
●You can also use https://www.traveline.info/ or https://tfl.gov.uk/ to plan your route, for car parking check out https://www.parkopedia.com/
*This meet is also not led by qualified ML and is therefore not insured; you will be attending at your own risk*
