Teddy Bears' Picnic

If you go down to the woods today… don’t forget to bring a teddy (or favourite soft toy) and join us for a lovely woodland adventure! This special parent-and-child session will include hide and seek, mini den building, story time and some bear-themed woodland crafts. It’s a relaxed and fun way to enjoy the outdoors together and soak up a bit of woodland magic. The session is designed for younger children (aged 0–7), but older siblings are very welcome too. Spaces are limited and this is always a popular event, so early booking is advised. Cost: £10 for one adult and child (includes a drink and snack). Additional adult or child tickets are £5 each and babes in arms go free. Please note there’s a small booking fee on top of the ticket price.

* The session will take place at Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby. The address is Sundial Cottage, London City Road, Wilby, IP21 5LT. There is limited parking at the venue so if possible, please park at Wilby Coronation Hall, on London City Road (IP21 5LE) and then walk 400m up London City Road (away from the village). We are on the left, just past ‘The Shingles’. There is a pair of mirrors opposite the entrance. * The session will start at 10.30am. I will meet you at the entrance to the woods. * If you are unable to attend the session, please cancel using Eequ. Although I cannot provide a refund, I appreciate the notice so that I do not wait for you and hold up the session. Likewise, if you are going to be late, you can find my mobile number in the full details of your booking on your Eequ booking page. Please call me and let me know! * On the day, please ensure that both you and your child are appropriately clothed for the session which will take place entirely outdoors (regardless of the weather!) * You are welcome to bring a picnic for you, your child and their teddy to enjoy at the end of the session. I will provide a drink and cakes. * You are welcome to take photographs of your own children. Please try not to get photos of other children without asking the parents' permission. I will look forward to meeting you in the woods - Don't forget your teddy!

Charlotte's Wood is a place where people can connect with nature. It is a tranquil, privately owned woodland in the heart of rural East Anglia - large enough to lose yourself in but not large enough to get lost in! The woodland has a path running around the perimeter that makes it accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Next to Charlotte's Wood are two luxury holiday lodges and a cosy log cabin sits on the woodland edge.  The cabin is used as a venue for meetings and training and as a meeting point and shelter during woodland activities. It can also be hired as a place to stay. There is a toilet in the cabin at the entrance to the woodland and a compost loo in the woodland that is used during sessions. At the woodland Charlotte facilitates various activities and events for adults and children throughout the year. The overarching aims of these are to provide meaningful nature connection experiences for all in order to promote physical and emotional wellbeing, to bring people together and promote social interactions and to generate a lifelong love of being outside in the natural world. These experiences include: * Forest School Leader training, taster days and CPD sessions for Forest School Leaders and assistants. * Wellbeing Days and PD Days for school staff and other organisations. * Seasonal Forest Bathing sessions celebrating the Celtic Festivals of Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadh and Samhain. * 'Learn to Nordic Walk' courses and regular Health and Fitness Walks. * 'Wild Wood Holiday Club' for children aged 4-11 years. * 'Little Woodies' - Weekly Parent and Toddler Forest School sessions. * Seasonal Events for parents and toddlers such as the Halloween Spooktacular, Easter Eggstravaganza, Elf and Fairy Party, Teddy Bears' Picnic and Christmas Little Woodies. For more information go to: https://www.charlotteswood.co.uk/