Saturday 21st December

After two storms prevented us from meeting outside in November, it was lovely for those who were able to join us to meet for a final Christmas get-together.

Battling against wind and rain, we ran through the woods to warm ourselves up before stumbling across a log pile, which quickly transformed into a javelin contest and seesaw constructions!

The competition was completed, and a race across the woods followed before some seriously creative woodwork in the cabin. The young people, with the help of a willing parent and wonderful volunteers, learned the skills of hammering and nail art—with the addition of silver paint and bio glitter—it is Christmas, after all!

The session ended with an excellent fire—with Issy showing brilliant perseverance in the rain! Marshmallows, bread, and even clementines were toasted on the fire and washed down with hot chocolate—perfect!

If you would like to join us next year, the first Forest School Club will be on Saturday, March 15th. Until then, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Saturday 19th October

Once again the English weather managed to surprise, as the sun shone down on another wonderful afternoon at the woods. It was a jam-packed session this month, with many parents joining us to play, explore and enjoy.

Our new trolley enabled the group to enjoy collecting mud and creating some delicious treats at the mud kitchen! Centipedes were the centre of attention this session, with the group not only exploring their habitats but learning what it would feel like to move and feel like a centipede! New homes were made and clay versions were created.

The young people continue to develop their skills. This week, trimming hazel with secateurs as well as learning how to use both ends of a hammer were mastered by several of the group - great job everyone!

The club is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list, please do contact me at joanna.oliver-hawkins@andovertrees.org.uk

Our brand new Forest School club started up in September, on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon.

Our Forest School club will be held once a month on a Saturday afternoon until the Spring time, when we hope to offer an after-school club as well. The dates for the upcoming sessions are Saturday 19th October, Saturday 16th November, and Saturday 14th December.

Our first session was a chance to explore the area at the bottom of the wood, harvesting hazelnuts, collecting fallen apples and turning them into bird feeders as well as playing lots of fun games! If you would like to find out more about the Forest School club, please message me on

joanna.oliver-hawkins@andovertrees.org.uk