Dangerous toys feat. Boomerang making

FSA ROADSHOW - WIRRAL - WORKSHOP

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Location address: Wirral Country Park & Thurstaston Visitor Centre, Wirral
Chosen age group:

Ages: 18+ years

Available tickets:
Dangerous toys (1) FreeDangerous toys (2) FreeDangerous toys (3) Free
Next date: Saturday 27th Sep,
Dangerous toys feat. Boomerang making block mentored by Nic Harding
What we'll do
THIS IS A WORKSHOP TAKING PLACE AT THE FSA WIRRAL ROADSHOW - YOU MUST HAVE A ROADSHOW TICKET TO ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP! Join Rupert Loch for this uplifting workshop learning to create and play with dangerous toys. There is an understandable nervousness about including toys that are perceived as being dangerous within Forest School sessions. In this session you will be introduced to a range of Dangerous Toys including Catapults, Shepherd’s Sling, Atlatl and Dart and Boomerangs and given the chance to use them and understand the risks attached to their use and appropriate precautions. There will be a chance to discuss key aspects of Risk Assessment while making a boomerang and developing a skill you can take back to your own FS sessions (tools, guidance and plywood blanks provided for £8).
About your mentors
Nic Harding
Project's Officer at FSA
As the Project Officer, I'm pleased to be organising the annual Forest School Association Conference. I am appearing as a Mentor on each workshop to give me oversight and allow me to help out on the day, I may not actually be on your workshop.
Feral Science
Science teacher gone feral
Rupert Loch is a former Head of Science and science teacher of 15 years’ experience. His introduction to outdoor learning started in one of his schools where he was among the team who started the project. While completing the training and assessment for the IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate he realised that the skills and techniques could be applied to support teaching curriculum science at GCSE level, improving outcomes for students and connectivity with the natural environment. Rupert formed Feral Science in 2019 with the intention of providing curriculum based science delivered using Bushcraft and other outdoor skills. Through Feral Science he delivers direct to students, provides CPD training and creates curriculum linked resources for schools. 
Learning aims
Aim 1
Understand the material properties needed to use in making and playing with dangerous toys
Aim 2
Learn the skills and tools needed to make your own boomerang
Aim 3
experience the creation process under the supervision of an experienced maker
Pricing information
Ticket nameDangerous toys (1)
Price£0
InformationA booking for dangerous toys (1) please arrive 15 mins before the session start to sign in
Ticket nameDangerous toys (2)
Price£0
InformationDangerous toys 2 - 12:45-14:45
Ticket nameDangerous toys (3)
Price£0
Informationa booking for dangerous toys (3) 15:00 - 17:00
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Where we'll be
Wirral Country Park & Thurstaston Visitor Centre, Station Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HN
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Equipment
Safety
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.You MUST HAVE an event ticket to the FSA ROADSHOW WIRRAL 2025 to access this workshop.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.