Course tutors: Aimi Rifat and Mike Murphy
If you are a Forest School practitioner working in the Bexhill, Hastings, Rye and the surrounding area, why not join us in October for an opportunity to meet in Gillham Wood Nature Reserve, to reflect and refresh your practice at this networking event.
We will explore weaving with natural materials, whilst revisiting skills, connecting with wildlife and sharing experiences and ideas with fellow practitioners. Please bring along an activity to show and share with the group.
Set in Gillham Woods, a Sussex Wildlife Trust Reserve which is just west of Bexhill and a short walk from Cooden train station. There is ample on road parking but limited toilet facilities.
The Wilder Learning Team at Sussex Wildlife Trust have a wealth of experience training adults in Forest School practices for over 15 years. Keeping connected with our fellow practitioners and helping to establish new connections within communities is very important and beneficial to all.
Meeting point: Meet at the ‘Gillham Wood’ bus stop entrance of the woodland, by the layby on Withyham Road. Gillham Wood Nature Reserve, Hawkhurst Way, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 3BA
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What to bring: Please bring your own mug, plus tea bags/coffee/hot chocolate/milk/sugar and snacks for your own use. There is limited seating so please bring a camping chair and a woodland activity to share.
Parking and charges: There is free roadside parking available on Withyham Road.
Toilet and catering facilities: There are limited toilet facilities, we will have on pop up tent toilet.
Public Transport: Gillham Wood has excellent public transport links including, Cooden- Gillham Wood bus stop situated at the wood entrance and Cooden Beach train station is situated 0.5 miles from the wood.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking. If you have any questions about this event, please email: aimirfifat@sussexwt.org.uk
