Bluebell Club is a woodland playgroup for children aged 2-4, together with their grown-ups.
We meet on fortnightly (ish) Fridays all year round (except the summer holidays) at the beautiful private Bluebell Walk woods at Arlington and occasionally at Abbots Wood, the Forestry Commission woodland also in Arlington.
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.
We meet on fortnightly (ish) Fridays all year round (except the summer holidays) at the beautiful private Bluebell Walk woods at Arlington and occasionally at Abbots Wood, the Forestry Commission woodland also in Arlington.
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.
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Friday A week dates
15 March - March hares 29 March - Cave baby 26 April - Spring search (Abbots Wood) 10 May - Bog baby (at Abbots Wood) 24 May - The very hungry caterpillar 14 June - Each peach 5 July - Snail trail 19 July - Bluebell mice summer picnic 13 Sep - Blackberry mice 27 Sep - Leaf man 11 Oct - Squirrels and chestnuts 25 Oct - Room on the broom 15 Nov - Zog and the bonfire 29 Nov - Mice Christmas party 13 Dec - Stick man Club continues again in January |
Friday B week dates
8 March - March hares 22 March - Cave baby 5 April - Spring search at Abbots Wood 3 May - Bog baby at Abbots Wood 17 May - The very hungry caterpillar (at Abbots Wood) 7 June - Each peach 21 June - Snail trail 12 July - Bluebell mice summer picnic 6 Sept - Blackberry mice 20 Sep - Leaf man 4 Oct - Squirrels and chestnuts 18 Oct - Room on the broom 8 Nov - Zog and the bonfire 22 Nov - Helpful hedgehog 6 Dec - Mice Christmas party 20 Dec - Stick man Club continues again in January |
Friday afternoon dates
8 March - March hares 22 March - Cave baby 5 April - Spring search at Abbots Wood 3 May - Bog baby at Abbots Wood 17 May - The very hungry caterpillar (at Abbots Wood) 7 June - Each peach 21 June - Snail trail 12 July - Bluebell mice summer picnic 6 Sept - Blackberry mice 20 Sep - Leaf man 4 Oct - Squirrels and chestnuts 18 Oct - Room on the broom 8 Nov - Zog and the bonfire 22 Nov - Helpful hedgehog 6 Dec - Mice Christmas party 20 Dec - Stick man Club continues again in January |
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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?
For all, it's 10.30am - 12.00noon or 12.45-2.15pm 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 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 the night before and I may, at my discretion, forward the payment to another session. Payment for cancellations made on the day cannot be carried forward, I'm sorry.
You can pay for one off sessions at £5.00, or book six (don't have to be consecutive) for £4.50 each, so £27.
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?
For all, it's 10.30am - 12.00noon or 12.45-2.15pm 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 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 the night before and I may, at my discretion, forward the payment to another session. Payment for cancellations made on the day cannot be carried forward, I'm sorry.
You can pay for one off sessions at £5.00, or book six (don't have to be consecutive) for £4.50 each, so £27.
sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk 07887 556336