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Families – Get Active, and Go Wild!

Natural Ways to Wellbeing

Volunteer for Nature!

Team Building for Schools at Bedgebury Pinetum

Wild GuideEvents for Autumn / Winter 2015/16

Kent High Weald FREE

Will your shelter be water and

windproof enough to win points?

Bedgebury Team BuildingBring your school to Bedgebury for a wild day out in the woods!Build confidence

Improve communication

Have fun!Cross a snake pit, walk blindfolded through the

woods, and conquer the Tower of Hannoi

to claim your points.

Duration Activity Prices*

3hr Session Any 2 Activities £7.50 per student

5hr Session All 3 Activities £10 per student

Visit www.khwp.org.uk/bedgebury for more. For enquiries, bookings or if you want a bespoke experience

please contact us on: [email protected] / 01580 212972

*Prices accurate at 01/10/2015. Minimum charges apply. See website for terms and conditions.

KHWP link countryside and communities through tasks and events across the borough of Tunbridge Wells. We work with community groups, schools, Parish

and Town Councils, local businesses and individuals to take care of wildlife reserves, to train, lead and support volunteers, and run Forest Schools.

kent.gov.uk

Puzzle your way around the Pinetum

using maps and way markers to earn points for your

team.

Orienteering

Team Challenge

Shelter Building

The BUGGS Flying Squad will be out and about in Showfields & Ramslye. Meet at the NumberOne Community Centre, TN2 5PX for weeding, pruning and garden improvements!

Did you know that just being outdoors makes you feel better? Add to that the good that you are doing

for nature and your community and you have a recipe for all round wonderful wellbeing! Join in

with one of our wellbeing days, meet friendly and interesting people, feel great!

Natural Ways to Wellbeing

Tue 6 Oct - 10am until 1pmTue 3 Nov - 10am until 1pmTue 8 Dec - 10am until 1pmTue 2 Feb - 10am until 1pmThu 25 Feb - 10am until 3pmTue 1 Mar - 10am until 1pmThu 24 Mar - 10am until 3pmThu 31 Mar - 10am until 3pm

We've teamed up with Grosvenor & Hilbert Park Community Orchard to co-celebrate Apple Day and

World Mental Health Day. Come along for some apple pressing/ tea and cake/ craft acvities and a trug load of wellbeing!

Hilbert Woods LNR

Saturday 10 October

10am until 3pm

For the full programme and directions to sites visit www.khwp.org.uk

Wild Child Weekend Workouts!Sat 3 Oct – Wild Explorers at Barnett’s Wood LNRSat 24 Oct – Bug Hotels at Hilbert Woods LNRSat 5 Dec – Crafty Critters at Sherwood LakeSat 6 Feb – Wild Explorers at Tunbridge Wells CommonSat 5 Mar – Nest Box Building at Sherwood LakeSat 2 Apr – Easter Eggstravaganza! Barnett’s Wood LNR

GOGO

Half-term happenings…

Halloween Lantern Making

Mon 26 Oct– Sherwood Lake

Nest Box Building

Weds 17 Feb – Sherwood Lake

Easter Wild Child Workout

Tues 29 March – Sherwood Lake

DON’T

FORGET! Dress for the weather

and bring a snack

and drink. All

events are free

and run from 10.30am

to 1.30pm

Volunteer for Nature!www.khwp.org.ukTel: 01580 212972All volunteering days begin at 10am and end at 3pm. Come for as little or as long as you like!

Weds

9

Get on Deck!Get ready for some more decking action as we continue building the Heritage Lottery Funded boardwalk in Roundabout Wood

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Thurs

10

Get on Board!Not had enough decking action? Join us for another day of important Heritage Lottery Funded work replacing the boardwalk!

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Weds

16

Clear the DecksWe will be cutting another cant within the streamside woodland. Clearing small areas of woodland helps improve the habitat for dormice!

Cinderhill Community Woodland TN12 7EF

Thurs

17

Spring cleanLend a hand and help a local resident with a day of garden improvements.

Ashley Park Close

RusthallTN4 8TB

Weds

23

Rhody-oh!Help control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!

TN2 CentreSherwood Lake

TN2 3LZ

Thurs

24

BUGGSLend a hand and help a local resident with a day of garden improvements.

Number OneCommunity

CentreTN2 5PX

Weds

30

Hedge on the EdgeFree tuition in the techniques of this traditional craft. We will be continuing to lay the hedge next to the picnic area.

Barnett's Wood LNR

meet TN4 9DT

Thurs

31


Number OneCommunity

CentreTN2 5PX

Weds

20 Cop that!Coppicing in High Woods

High Woods TN2 4TU

Thurs

21

Close to the 'EdgeContinuing where we left off with laying the Eridge hedge.

Number OneCommunity

CentreTN2 5PX

Sat

23

C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!

Southborough Common TN4 0RU

Weds

27

Lay it on ThickLots to do today! Help us improve the Crane Valley woodland habitat with some coppicing and hedgelaying

Crane Valley TN17 3DQ

Thurs

28



TN2 3LZ

FebruaryWeds

3



Thurs

4

Over the HedgeWe will be laying the picnic area hedge which was planted several years ago by volunteers. Learn the techniques of this traditional countryside craft with free tuition!

Barnett's Wood LNR

meet TN4 9DT

Weds

10 Glade 'n' ShadeCreate some glades and rides in Birch Wood

Birch Wood, Bidborough

TN4 0B

Thurs

11

Chop Chop Spend the day enjoying the traditional woodland craft of coppicing as we continue our annual rotational management in Roundabout Wood

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Weds

17

Family work outA chance for families to get involved in the management of this local wildlife site


TN2 3LZ

Thurs

18



Weds

24

Off the Beaten TrackContinue with creating a wide ride through the woods, enhancing the habitat for butterflies and flowers.


Thurs

25


Number OneCommunity

CentreTN2 5PX

Sat 27



March

Weds

2

Hedge Your BetsFree tuition in the techniques of this traditional craft. We will be continuing to lay the hedge next to the picnic area.

Barnett's Wood LNR

meet TN4 9DT

Thurs

3



OctoberThurs

1 Cut to the Quick Help clear the meadows from invading brambles and enjoy a crackling bonfire.

Barnett's Wood LNR

meet TN4 9DT

Sat 3

Weed OffWe'll remove some of the vegetation from the pond at Matfield village green.

Matfield Village Pond

TN12 7JT

Weds

7 Path to PeaceHelp us clear a new pathway to extend the woodland memorial area.

Tunbridge Wells Crematorium

TN2 5JJ

Thurs

8 Clear the DecksWe will be clearing the silver birch saplings and an area of the oldest heather on this day of heath management.

CinderhillCommunityWoodlandTN12 7EF

Weds

14 C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!


Thurs

15 Boardwalk this WayHelp to rebuild the Heritage Lottery Funded boardwalk in Roundabout Wood

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Weds

21 Boardwalk this Way Again!Help to rebuild the Heritage Lottery Funded boardwalk in Roundabout Wood

Hilbert WoodsLNR

TN2 3SF

Thurs

22 Font of KnowledgeLearn how to create in-channel woody debris on the River Teise and some bank side coppicing

Bayham L’EgliseTN3 8AW

Weds

28 Scrub Up!Another visit to this small greenspace to keep back the scrub and continue with the coppice.

Reynolds Lane TN4 9XN

Thurs

29 C'mon down!Our traditional scrub clearance and coppicing activity, roaring fire guaranteed!


NovemberWeds

4

It's A Fair CopCoppicing in Birch Wood and creating glades and rides

Birch Wood, Bidborough

TN4 0B

Thurs

5

Laurel quarrelHelp control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!

Sherwood Lake TN2 3LZ

Weds

11

Can you dig it?We'll be improving the wildlife area with a new pond and fence

Broadwater Down Primary

School TN2 5RP

Weekend Task

Thurs

12

Can you dig it too?We'll be improving the wildlife area with a new pond and fence

Broadwater Down Primary

School TN2 5RP

Sat 14



Weds

18



Thurs

19

Edge funWoodland Edge Management at this local nature reserve

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Weds

25

Through the UndergrowthWe will be clearing a glade in the woods to provide a warm sunny spot for butterflies as well as building a hibernaculum for reptiles.

Barnett's Wood LNR

meet TN4 9DT

Thurs

26



DecemberWeds

2

Ride and ShineCreate some glades and rides in High Woods.

High Woods TN2 4TU

Thurs

3

Working on the EdgeHelp us with our annual woodland edge management - by clearing scrub and coppicing we help improve this important habitat for biodiversity

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Weds

9



Thurs

10

Tiz the Season to be Merry & CoppiceHelp with some annual hazel coppicing in the woods and celebrate the coming of Christmas with some wreath making and mince pies!

Hilbert Woods LNR

TN2 3SF

Weds

16

Beat a PathWorking deep in the High Weald ancient woodland, we will be widening the path through Cinderhill by removing some of the trees and scrub.


Thurs

17



JanuaryWeds

6



Thurs

7

No room for the INNSHelp control invasive laurel and rhododendron in this beautiful ancient woodland. Big bonfires guaranteed!


Weds

13

Eridge HedgeFree tuition on this day of hedgelaying! Working along the Eridge Road to improve safety and help wildlife.

Number OneCommunity

CentreTN2 5PX

Thurs

14



DirectionsBarnett’s Wood (Local Nature Reserve)From North Farm turn right up Yew Tree Lane, just before High Brooms station, take the right by St Matthew’s Primary school onto Powdermill Lane. The meeting point for volunteers is the mini roundabout at the bottom of Powdermill Lane. Postcode: TN4 9DT OS Grid Ref: TQ591421

Cinderhill Community WoodlandFrom the Kippings Cross roundabout on the A21 take the road to Matfield. In the centre of Matfield turn left at the crossroads, the entrance to Cinderhill is approximately 100 metres past the end of the 30mph limit and go along the track marked ‘Nature Conservation Area’ to the small car park which is the meeting point for volunteers. Postcode: TN12 7EF OS Grid Ref: TQ651424

Hilbert Woods (Local Nature Reserve)Coming from the A21 on the Pembury Road, turn right onto Sandhurst Road, then left onto Ferndale Road, turn right onto Hilbert Road and follow it to the end. The meeting point for volunteers is the entrance to the park. Postcode: TN2 3SF OS Grid Ref: TQ594407

Crane Valley (Local Nature Reserve)From the Wilsley Pound roundabout take the A229 towards the centre of Cranbrook. Go up the High Street and turn left into the Co-op car park. The meeting point for volunteers is the recyling point in the car park. Postcode: TN17 3DQ OS Grid Ref: TQ777361

Sherwood LakeComing from the A21 on the Pembury Road (A264), turn right onto Sandhurst Road, right at the Robin Hood pub onto Birken Road, right onto Friars Way, left onto Greggs Wood Road and right onto Lakeside. There is a small car park here for the TN2 Centre which is the meeting point for volunteers.Postcode: TN2 3LZ OS Grid Ref: TQ602410

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