Forest, Drama and Conservation Workshops

Imagining new worlds - connecting with nature

Mentored by

Make (Good) Trouble CIC

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Friston Forest Car Park, Friston

Ages: 11 - 16 years

Free HAF ticket Free

Next date: Tuesday 7th Apr, 11:00 – 15:00

Funded by East Sussex County Council

Universal provision

Forest, Drama and Conservation Workshops block mentored by Make (Good) Trouble CIC

What we'll do

Join us for a three-day drama workshop in Friston Forest, set within the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs National Park. This workshop is designed especially for 11-15-year-olds and focuses on building confidence, creativity, and teamwork in a relaxed, supportive environment. We’ll use improvisation and practical drama exercises to explore ideas around forests – from myths and survival stories to environmental themes and imaginary worlds. There’s no pressure to perform and no fear of getting things wrong. It’s about trying things out, taking creative risks, and learning by doing. We’ll mix acting and storytelling with movement, music, art, group challenges, outdoor games, and den building. Expect plenty of hands-on activities, collaboration, and chances to shape your own ideas into short dramatic pieces. Whether you already love drama or just want to try something different, you’ll be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone at your own pace. The workshop is led by a qualified children’s drama therapy coach from Dragon Drama, creating a space that’s inclusive, welcoming, and grounded. It’s a chance to get outdoors, meet new people, and develop creative skills while working together in one of the South Downs’ most inspiring settings.

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

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About your mentor

Make (Good) Trouble CIC

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Make (Good) Trouble is the workshop organiser. Our work is centred around young people’s emotional wellbeing. We actively encourage teens to think differently, to understand that they have the capacity to redesign their thinking processes and challenge and change attitudes. Amanda Elmes is the Learning, Outreach and Volunteering Strategy Lead at South Downs National Park Authority. Rossy Georgeson is Artistic Director at Dragon Drama.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Local conservation knowledge and skills

Aim 3

Confidence, team building and creativity

Aim 5

Food preparation and nutrition

Aim 2

Photography, sound and video techniques

Aim 4

Critical thinking and problem-solving

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Where we'll be

Friston Forest Car Park, Littlington Road, Friston, East Sussex, BN25 4AJ

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

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.

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.