South East

Guide to Free Summer

Woodland Activities and

Events

Its Okay to Play!

South East

A fun packed morning spent with a

Forestry Commission ranger,

children will get the chance to take

part a range of activities with an

environmental theme. Clothes to

get dirty in are essential!

Local artist Jo Carter will be on

hand for a day of crafty activities in

the woods using natural materials.

All materials provided, just bring

your creative flair!

Discover all things tiny and slimy on

this ranger led minibeast hunt. Use

your magnifying glass to discover

the secret world of the bugs. You

will also get the chance to build

your own bug hotel! All children

should be accompanied

Our first den building session of

the summer. Come along and test

your skills! Dress suitably for

getting dirty!

Bring your sandwiches and

something to sit on and be

prepared to be entertained by the

fabulous storytelling team from

Orange Apples. Book early to avoid

missing out.

The Forestry Commission will be

helping to celebrate national play day

with a fun packed day of action and

adventure in West Walk woods.There

will be activities suitable for all ages.

Children must be accompanied.

Using natural materials collected on

a short ranger led walk in the wood

create your own living miniature

forest that you can take home and

look after! All children must be

accompanied.

Get active and get building in West

Walk woodland! You will have the

chance to build your own den - and

when you have finished the ranger will

be testing it to see how waterproof it

is. Wear suitable clothing. Young

children must be accompanied.

For booking and further information please call 01962 774883 or email itsokaytoplay@forestry.gov.uk

Unless otherwise stated booking is essential.

Events and Activities for the Family

Summer holidays

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Tuesday 27th July Mini Beast madness Micheldever wood 10:30-12pm

Monday 26th July

Junior Rangers Club [7yrs+]

Micheldever wood 10-12pm

Wednesday 28th July

Crafty Kids workshops!

Micheldever Wood

45min sessions

10:00am,11:00am,1:00pm,2:00pm

Thursday 29th July

Den building [6yrs+] Micheldever wood 1-3pm

Friday 30th July

Storytelling picnic performance

Micheldever woods

11:30-12:30pm

Monday 2nd August

Stoke Park Play Day

Stoke Park Wood

Wednesday 4th August

National Play day Event

West Walk, Forest of Bere

10-4pm

Thursday 5th August

Magic Forest in a Box [4-7yrs]

West Walk, Forest of Bere

10:30-12:00pm

Friday 6th August

Den building [6yrs+]

West Walk, Bere 2-4pm

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Help us celebrate the launch of the

new play features at Stoke Park with

a fun filled play day. Activities will

i n c l u d e , w o o d l a n d g a m e s ,

scavenger hunts and much more!

Join the storytellers from Orange

Apples for a lunchtime for a fun packed

storytelling performance in the woods.

Come along with your lunch and

something to sit on. Fun for all the

f am i l y! Book ear l y t o avo id

disappointment!

Tuesday 3rd August

Storytelling picnic performance

West Walk, Forest of Bere

11:30-12:30pm

An afternoon in the woods with an FC

ranger with lots of woodland games

and fun to be had! Sturdy shoes and

clothes to get dirty in are a must!!

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Bring your sandwiches and something

to sit on and be prepared to be

en ter ta ined by the fabulous

storytelling team from Orange Apples.

B o o k e a r l y t o a v o i d a n y

disappointment!

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Friday 13th August

Storytelling picnic performance

West Wood, Winchester

11:30-12:30pm

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Events and Activities for the Family

Unless otherwise stated booking is essential.

For booking and further information please call 01962 774883 or email itsokaytoplay@forestry.gov.uk

Discover all things tiny and slimy on

this ranger led minibeast hunt. Use

your magnifying glass to discover

the secret world of the bugs and

build your own bug hotel. All

children should be accompanied.

Join Jo Carter once again for a day

of natural art activities with a

magical twist on it! All materials

provided.

A great opportunity for children to

have fun exploring their natural

environment and make new friends.

Wednesday 11th August

Junior rangers [7yrs+]

West Wood, Winchester

10-12pm

Thursday 12th August Wonders of Wood! [7yrs+] West Wood, Winchester 10:30-12pm

Come along and enjoy a fantastic

storytelling sessions deep in the

heart of West Wood. Pack a picnic

and prepare to be entertained! Book

early to avoid disappointment.

Monday 23rd August

Storytelling picnic performance

Creech Wood, Forest of Bere

11:30-12:30pm

Wednesday 25th August

Welly Treasure Hunt

Creech Wood, Forest of Bere 10am-2pm

Thursday 26th August

Junior rangers [7yrs+]

Creech Wood, Forest of Bere

10-12pm

Come and explore Creech Wood in search of hidden wellington boots. Follow your map to find the clues and answer the questions. If you can solve all the clues you will unlock the secret location of the buried treasure! Treasure maps can be picked up from the main car park where your adventure will begin.

Monday 9th August

Mini Beast Madness

West Wood, Winchester

10:00-11:30am

Tuesday 10th August

Crafty Kids workshops!

West Wood, Winchester

45min sessions

10:00am,11:00am,1:00pm,2:00pm

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Tuesday 24th August Natures Playground [7yrs+] Creech Wood, Forest of Bere 2pm-3:30pm

A fun packed morning spent with a

Forestry Commission ranger,

children will get the chance to take

part a range of activities with an

environmental theme. Clothes to

get dirty in are essential!

Friday 27th August

Crafty Kids workshops!

Creech Wood, Forest of Bere

45min sessions

Local artist Jo Carter will be on

hand for a day of crafty activities in

the woods using natural materials.

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An opportunity to have a go at

making your very own wooden

creations with expert guidance from

a forest craftsperson. All tools and

materials are provided. All children

must be accompanied.

‘Its Okay to Play’ is a partnership between the Forestry Commission and Winchester City

Council that aims to increase children's enjoyment, activity and involvement in natural

environments. The three year project began in June 2008 and has been granted

£200,000 in funding through the BIG Lottery Fun Children's Play Programme to help

support it.

As well as encouraging free play and the use of our new and exciting natural play

facilities we will also be offering a diverse programme of activities designed to engage

young people in the natural environment and to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors.

For more information about the ‘Its Okay to Play’ project please feel free to visit our

website www.forestry.gov.uk/itsokaytoplay. Alternatively you can contact project

officer Emily Weller on 01962 774883 who would be happy to answer any questions

about the project.

Micheldever wood, Micheldever West Wood, Winchester

Creech wood, Forest of Bere West Walk, Forest of Bere

The four project woodlands