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Bright Woods Forest School CIC

bright woods forest school cic

4.9(68)

Barnard Castle

Our staff members have a vast amount of experience in delivery of Forest Schools programmes, outdoor education and creative activities. They are qualified in Outdoor First Aid, are DBS checked, hold Food Safety certificates and are members of the Forest School Association: Honia Devlin Gemma McColl Louise Shepherd Honia Devlin Honia established Bright Woods Forest School in 2016, keen to inspire children and help them develop an understanding of the natural world. Honia has over 12 years’ experience in delivery of outdoor education and wildlife conservation projects as well as running events and wild themed birthday parties to children of all ages. She has previously worked for London Wildlife Trust and more locally for the Heart of Teesdale Landscape Partnership. She has an MSc in Biology with specialism in Environmental Biology and is a qualified Forest Schools Level 3 Practitioner. Gemma McColl Gemma, who joined the team shortly after, spent more than 14 years working in community arts and ran a successful Educational Arts business, working with children throughout KS1-3, before becoming a qualified primary school teacher. As a freelance artist, Gemma worked with schools and community groups delivering various workshops, which were inspired by the Reggio Emilia enquiry-based approach of early childhood education. The ethos of the Reggio approach and Forest Schools sit comfortably together as they are about empowering children and helping them to be resilient problem-solvers in the future. Gemma is a qualified Forest Schools Level 3 Practitioner. Louise Shepherd Louise started with us as a volunteer in 2018 before becoming an integral part of the team. She is a keen nature enthusiast with a particular interest in wild flowers, trees and lichen and has a wealth of knowledge. Prior to joining Bright Woods, Louise was a family support officer in a primary school and while there, she completed her Level 3 Forest School qualification and enjoyed organising and facilitating sessions such as pond dipping, bug hunts and fire lighting. Louise is also a qualified secondary school teacher and spent many years leading scout sessions, supporting children from 6 to 18 years old with bushcraft and camping activities. Volunteers We also have a number of volunteers who contribute to the varied aspects of running of our Forest School including wildlife conservation and practical work as well as assisting sessions and events. Please get in touch if you are interested in our volunteering opportunities. Our Ethos Bright Woods Forest School CIC believes in children’s rights to play, access the natural world, experience appropriate risk and a healthy range of emotions. We believe that children who are given the freedom to play in the outdoors and get dirty and wet are simply happy children. Such children are more fulfilled, less prone to depression and more connected to the world around them. In 2017, as away of helping us to fulfil our values and ethos and provide sessions to as wide an audience as possible, Bright Woods Forest School became a not for profit Community Interest Company.

Keypitts Off Road Adventures

keypitts off road adventures

4.9(227)

Ilfracombe

HERE AT KEYPITTS We are an activity centre in Ilfracombe, North Devon offering Quad biking, Axe Throwing, Mini Land Rovers and 4×4 Land Rover Experience. We have been running for over 25 years as an experienced off road centre offering many different activities [https://www.keypitts.com/outdoor-activity/] over the years! We are a Family Run Farm which diversified in 1998 into the activities that we as a family all enjoyed and developed a business enabling people to have fun in a safe all terrain centre. QUAD BIKING  An awesome activity to get you & your family or friends doing something exhilarating and challenging. Catering for 6 years and above, regardless of ability, come and test yourself on our 200 acres of challenging (but very scenic) terrain. We’re an all-weather attraction, open all year. Don’t be put off by the rain – the WETTER, the BETTER! We have a large range of quads to cater for everyone from 6 years old and above. This includes 50cc – 450cc Yamaha’s, Honda’s, Adly’s & Cf Moto’s. So we have small bikes for the small kids and BIG bikes for the BIG Kids! 4X4 LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE Learn to Drive Off-Road in Ilfracombe, North Devon, here at Keypitts in the best vehicle for the job - The land Rover Discovery! This 4x4 experiece will tale you out foe an exhilirating journey of 30-45 minutes, all ober out 200 acres of challening terrain. Starting out fairly easy, the course will get harder the further you progress – don’t worry though, our instructors are talented off-road drivers themselves and will be right with you to help out. If at any point you don’t feel comfortable, or the instructor feels a certain part may be too challenging, they will take over and drive for you – though this rarely happens. You’ll come away with new skills and far better knowledge of how to drive off-road, in addition to an awesome North Devon day out doing something a bit different. Please note must hold a full driving license to be able to drive, and can take up to 3 passengers along with you. If no one has a driving license, then we can take up to 4 passengers on a 4×4 ride with one of our instructors driving. AXE THROWING Have you ever gone axe throwing? [https://www.keypitts.com/outdoor-activity/axe-throwing-north-devon/#axe-throwing-devon] Probably not – which is why you should definitely try it out here at Keypitts! A unique activity that’ll really test how good your aim is, this is an awesome addition to a day out in North Devon. If you do happen to be an experienced axe thrower, this’ll be a great chance to hone your skills, plus you can show them off via our points system, which makes things a lot more fun by bringing out everyone’s competitive sides. We use professional throwing axes, Tomahawks or Mousehawks for the slightly smaller people. We have 3 targets which are marked with points and get harder as you’ll go, so you’ll quickly find there is a definite technique behind throwing an axe! MINI LAND ROVERS This is for the 3 – 10 year olds – I bet your little ones want to drive! Well now they can, let them get behind the wheel and steer themselves around our purpose built track. BUT don’t worry mum for dad you will have a remote control to stop the vehicle if they get into difficulty! They can take up to 2 children.