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Barker's Wood

Twigglets

Our weekly Tuesday Twigglets session for children up to their fourth birthday is funded by Small Steps Big Changes, and continues throughout the Spring and Summer months.

Bookings for our 12.30pm - 2.30pm sessions can be made via the Eventbrite.co.uk website.  Its easy, quick and your place will be confirmed straight away.  Click here and type Twigglets or Bulwell in the search box to find a session and make a booking. 

Forest Families

Our new family session running 10am - 12noon every Saturday in Barkers Wood.

This is open to children aged 4 – 9 years with their families – an opportunity to experience the benefits of being outdoors in nature together. Come along to take part in family challenges, learn bushcraft skills and den building, explore the woods and much more. And when you need to rest, enjoy snacks and chat around the campfire!

Book your place through Eventbrite and then follow the trail to the activity area in our beautiful woodland. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and activities.

For more information, just call us at The Toy Library on 0115 9753898

This session is kindly funded by Boots Charitable Trust and is FREE to attend.

GreenSpace

We are proud to be a GreenSpace Trusted provider. GreenSpace is part of a growing green social prescribing network across the country helping people enjoy the benefits of nature connectedness for their mental and physical wellbeing. Here at The Toy Library, we are offering people the opportunity to gain the benefits of spending time in nature, while we benefit from the help you give us! Join us in Barkers Wood Community Woodland to help maintain this beautiful woodland space. We’ll provide the tools, guidance and expertise, and a lunch cooked over the campfire.

The volunteering session run 10am – 2pm on the last Wednesday of each month.

For enquires and to book a place, please contact Jane, our Woodland Coordinator on: 07502 258 925 or email [email protected]

Please wear footwear and clothing appropriate  for the weather and working in the woods – if you need help with this, please let us know before the day and we will try to help.

Published: 5th February, 2018

Updated: 5th April, 2022

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