Bluebell Club is a woodland playgroup for children aged 2-4, together with their grown-ups.
There are currently a couple of spaces available on each group.
There are currently a couple of spaces available on each group.
We are a group that meets on fortnightly (ish) Fridays, all year round, at the beautiful private Bluebell Walk woods at Arlington and occasionally at Abbots Wood, the Forestry England woodland also in Arlington. Children come to most sessions - some come for years!
Explore the magical woodland and watch the changing seasons. There will be discovering, storytelling, creating, something to take home and skills to learn and develop. You'll need to book and pay in advance - contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or sarah@cherrywoodadventures co uk.
I run 3 different groups, each running fortnightly. Two are Friday morning, 10.30-12 and one Friday afternoons, 12.45-2.15 (from 23rd Feb).
Pick the group that work for you and get to know your new little friends. I also run a group on Tuesdays - Acorn Folk.
Explore the magical woodland and watch the changing seasons. There will be discovering, storytelling, creating, something to take home and skills to learn and develop. You'll need to book and pay in advance - contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or sarah@cherrywoodadventures co uk.
I run 3 different groups, each running fortnightly. Two are Friday morning, 10.30-12 and one Friday afternoons, 12.45-2.15 (from 23rd Feb).
Pick the group that work for you and get to know your new little friends. I also run a group on Tuesdays - Acorn Folk.
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Friday A week group (AM & PM)
Nov 8 Fancy Fungi Nov 22 Moon and Stars Dec 6 Winter Mice [Winter hols - see events for activities you can join!] Jan 10 Teddy bears picnic Jan 24 Dave's cave Feb 7 Dear Zoo Feb 28 Superworm Mar 14 The happy egg Mar 28 Lovely lambs Apr 25 Twiggles (Abbots Wood) May 9 Brilliant bees May 23 Pirate day June 13 The snail and the whale June 27 Dragonfly day July 11 Bluebell Magic |
Friday B week group (AM only)
Nov 15 Fancy Fungi Nov 29 Moon and Stars Dec 13 Winter Mice [Winter hols - see events for activities you can join!] Jan 17 Teddy bears picnic Jan 31 Dave's cave Feb 14 Dear Zoo Mar 7 Superworm Mar 21 The happy egg Apr 4 Lovely lambs May 2 Twiggles (Abbots Wood) May 16 Brilliant bees June 6 Pirate day June 20 The snail and the whale July 4 Dragonfly day July 18 Bluebell magic |
The club continues after the summer holidays.... there will be events suitable for 2 to 15 year-olds you can book during the summer break.
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The Bluebell Club follows a similar format each time: We welcome the children and their grown-ups in the yard, remind them of what they need to be careful of in the woods, introduce the theme for the day and set off into the woods.
Often there is a story element, and the story might begin at the entrance to the woods. Quite often we collect natural materials on our way into the woods, or search for hidden toys, or clues, along the route.
We sometimes look for signs of animals, or do a small game or activity along the way. It's nice to repeat things we've done before, so the children get a familiarity with the wood, see how things change, watch things appear or disappear and so on.
We usually then do the main activity of the session, followed by a snack in the woods at a sitting spot, where I provide drinks for grown ups and children. Sometimes there is a story here too, and this is usually followed by something to make to take home.
It's all done at a 2 year old's pace, and there's no requirement to stay right with the group all the time if something else takes your notice. What's great about the Bluebell Wood is that we have it all to ourselves, there are no passers by or dog walkers - it's truly magical!
WHEN IS IT?
Morning groups 10.30am - 12.00noon, afternoon group 12.45-2.15, at Arlington Bluebell Wood. Please arrive in time for a prompt start.
PAYMENT
As the club is getting busier, I now ask for payment by 8pm on the Wednesday of the week you are planning to come. Sometimes I think I am expecting a full session, but then not everyone comes, and I have turned away other people.
If you can't make it through illness, small children being what they are, please let me know by 6pm the night before and I can forward the payment to another session. Paid bookings that are cancelled on the day cannot be carried forward, I'm sorry.
You can pay for one off sessions at £7.50, or book six (don't have to be consecutive) for £6.50 each, so £39.
Often there is a story element, and the story might begin at the entrance to the woods. Quite often we collect natural materials on our way into the woods, or search for hidden toys, or clues, along the route.
We sometimes look for signs of animals, or do a small game or activity along the way. It's nice to repeat things we've done before, so the children get a familiarity with the wood, see how things change, watch things appear or disappear and so on.
We usually then do the main activity of the session, followed by a snack in the woods at a sitting spot, where I provide drinks for grown ups and children. Sometimes there is a story here too, and this is usually followed by something to make to take home.
It's all done at a 2 year old's pace, and there's no requirement to stay right with the group all the time if something else takes your notice. What's great about the Bluebell Wood is that we have it all to ourselves, there are no passers by or dog walkers - it's truly magical!
WHEN IS IT?
Morning groups 10.30am - 12.00noon, afternoon group 12.45-2.15, at Arlington Bluebell Wood. Please arrive in time for a prompt start.
PAYMENT
As the club is getting busier, I now ask for payment by 8pm on the Wednesday of the week you are planning to come. Sometimes I think I am expecting a full session, but then not everyone comes, and I have turned away other people.
If you can't make it through illness, small children being what they are, please let me know by 6pm the night before and I can forward the payment to another session. Paid bookings that are cancelled on the day cannot be carried forward, I'm sorry.
You can pay for one off sessions at £7.50, or book six (don't have to be consecutive) for £6.50 each, so £39.
[email protected] 07887 556336