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Woodland Wonders for children in August

The much loved Woodland Wonders children’s activities are back on 6, 7, 8 and 9 August 2024. The activity starts by meeting at St Michael & All Angels Church. This year the theme is ancient Egypt!

The sessions are organised through local charity Breathing Space and all the sessions are led by a Witton Gilbert resident who is a Level 3 Forest school qualified facilitator.

The sessions are free, and optional donations are very welcome. Spaces are very limited – booking in advance is essential see below.

All children under 8 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. Activities are outdoor and you should dress ready for the weather. No dogs please.

Woodland Wonders can include:

  • Explore the woodland and churchyard
  • Play active outdoor games
  • Discover local wildlife
  • Learn simple green woodwork skills
  • Make crafts from natural materials
  • Listen to stories around the campfire

When and where

  • Tuesday 6 August 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm “Little Wonders” for children aged 2-5 years.
  • Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 August, 10am-3pm ages 6-12 years.
  • Friday 9 August 10am-3pm. Age 2-12 years. Woodland Wonders with Children’s Hopes and Dreams CHAD local children’s group.

How to book

Book directly at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/breathingspace or email info@breathingspace.org.uk.

Places are very limited and booking is essential. All children must be registered using a consent form, which must be completed in advance: “This form will give us the information we need to run the session safely and support all the children, and includes vital information such as emergency contacts, allergies, and photo consent.  Please help us to run safe sessions by completing this form if you intend to bring a child to Woodland Wonders and have not done so this year.”



A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene

Sensing the Seasons
A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene,
suitable for most abilities

Next walks: Fridays 10-11am
29th November
27th December
31st January 28th February 27th March

Whatever the weather,
come prepared.
FREE

To find out more, contact Gillie breath-
ingspacedurham@gmail.com
Tel: 0191 3711387 /07508 471522
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

Woodland Wonders! Little Wonders activities

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire

The activities are led
by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

Free
Donations welcome
These activities are strictly for
2-5 years

Children must be accompanied by a
parent/carer

For further information or to
book contact:

Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Woodland Wonders! Little Wonders activities

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire

The activities are led
by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

When?
Wednesday 14th August
Thursday 15th August
10.30-12.30
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are strictly for
2-5 years

Children must be accompanied by a
parent/carer

 

For further information or to
book contact:
Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Woodland Wonders! Witton Dene Holiday Club

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife and creepy
crawlies
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire
The activities are led by a Level 3
Forest school qualified
facilitator

When?
19th-23rd August 10-3pm
(Wednesday 10.30 start)
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are aimed at 6-12
years
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/carer

For further information or to
book contact:
Gillie on 07508471522
Or 0191 3711387
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX
Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Sensing the Seasons: Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene

A 60 minute guided Mindfulness walk through Witton Dene, suitable for most abilities

 

Next walks
Fridays:

30th November
28th December
2018

Last Friday of every month
10-11am

Refreshments available

Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

To find out more, contact Gillie breathingspacedurham@gmail.com
07508471522/0191 3711387
http://www.breathingspace.org.uk/

Folk Singing Sessions

Folk Singing Sessions
@ St Michael & All Angels Church,
Witton Gilbert Fridays 1-3pm
Come along and join in!

Starts
Friday 21st September
New singers & musicians welcome

Subs
£2.00

For further information

Tel. Gillie on 07508471522 or 01913711387
breathingspacedur-ham@gmail.com
Meeting place:
St Michael and All Angels
Church, Coach Lane,
Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SX

 

Creative writing-Get active-Mindfulness-Woodland wonders

     Activities taking place at the       breathing space project.

St Michael & All Angels Church

Witton Wordies Creative writing 

drop-in @ St Michael & All Angels Church,
Witton Gilbert Tuesdays 12.15-2.0pm
Come along and join in!

All welcome regardless of ability Every Tuesday
Term time
Now on!

Creative writing flier

Get Active

Weekly exercise group at
Wednesdays 1.45-3.0pm
With Sandra Mountjoy
£2
For all ages and abilities.

Get active flier 2018

Introduction to Mindfulness
6 week course
Starts February 2018

The Course is an hour and 15 minute long session over 6 weeks
Wednesday 7th February—Wednesday 14th March 4.45 – 6.0 pm
At St Michael & All Angels Church
These sessions will cover
 The Key concepts of Mindfulness
 The habit of thinking & coming out of autopilot
 Breathing & Body scan techniques
 The practice of Mindfulness meditation
 Mindfulness for everyday life
 Using Mindfulness for anxiety & stress reduc-tion
Who is this course for:
Anyone who wants to learn the basics of
Mindfulness as a tool to support their personal health & wellbeing
Anyone who wants to learn new techniques to support the reduction of stress and anxiety
Led by a qualified practitioner
A commitment to the full course is required to gain most benefit. There will be some discussion & group work involved

Cost : £20

Intro 2 Mindfulness Feb 2018

Woodland Wonders!
Witton Dene Holiday Club

When?
Tuesday 13th February
10-12
Free
Donations welcome
These activities are aimed strictly for 5-10 years.
Under 8’s need to be supervised by a parent/carer

Children’s forest activities
★ Explore the woodland and churchyard
★ Play active outdoor games
★ Discover local wildlife and creepy crawlies
★ Learn simple green woodwork skills
★ Make crafts from natural materials
★ Listen to stories around the campfire
The activities are led by a Level 3 Forest school qualified facilitator

Booking essential
Come weather prepared
No dogs please

Woodland wonders flier Feb 2018

For further information on any of the above  contact Gillie on 07508471522                          or 0191 3711387

or Email:breathingspacedurham@gmail.com