Course tutors: Renzo Spano and Zoe Boulton
If you are a Forest School practitioner working in the Eastbourne, Havens and surrounding area, join us in Friston Forest for ‘Elder Fest’; giving time to reflect and refresh Forest School practice at this networking day. We will explore a range of elder creations, accompanied by a one-pot vegetarian delight. This is a great opportunity to revisit skills, glean new ideas and connect with nature as well as fellow, local practitioners.
Set in Friston Forest, a Forestry England site, adjacent to Seven Sisters Country Park, between Seaford and Eastbourne. There is ample car parking, toilet facilities and beautiful woodland surroundings.
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: Seven Sisters Country Park, North Car Park, BN25 4AD
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GzPrxEMntuM9GPGx7
What 3 words: ///stiletto.endings.crew
What’s included: A one-pot vegetarian delight and crusty bread. Hot water will be provided. Please bring your own lunch if you have special dietary requirements.
What to bring: (clothing, food, equipment)
Please check the weather forecast, dressing accordingly and remember to bring the following:
Work gloves if you have them, a bowl/spoon, 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.
Parking and charges:
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GzPrxEMntuM9GPGx7
What 3 words: ///stiletto.endings.crew
The Seven Sisters Countryside Park car park is located off the A259 road between Seaford and East Dean. Please note, this car park is managed by East Sussex County Council, not Forestry England, but any Forestry England Membership is still valid there. Forestry England passes must be displayed in windscreens.
Parking charges are: Up to 4 hours is £5.00 and over 4 hours £7.00
The machines take cards and coins but not notes. Visitors can also pay using the RinGo app, location 40750. Please download the Ringo App before travelling if you can. There is a small convenience charge for using this service. See RingGo online for full terms and conditions and VAT receipts.
Public Transport: The site is well served by regular 12, 12A and 12X Coaster service between Brighton/Seaford/Eastbourne. All buses stop at the Visitor Centre and connect with mainline railway stations at Seaford, Brighton and Eastbourne. Also, the 47 Cuckmere Valley Rambler service operates at weekends connecting to Berwick station, Alfriston and Seaford.
Toilet and catering facilities: Free public toilets can be found next to the Visitor Centre, including an accessible Changing Places toilet.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking. If you have any questions about this event, please email: swtbookings@sussewt.org.uk
