Without our wonderful volunteers we would struggle to run Forest School here at Itchen Valley Country Park. They have all been CRB checked as they are working with children and are ready to go.

On Thursday 15th April we gathered in the Woodland Classroom and introduced them to the wonders of campfires, Kelly Kettles, axe use, knife skills, bowsaws and knots - some of the basic skills we use with the visiting groups.

Each person was given a length of rope to keep that would be needed for knots in the sessions and a folder of 'useful' information.

The morning went well and everybody had a go at all the skills and managed to make a cup of coffee using the Kelly Kettles and are now ready to tackle the groups!

Always Welcome!

If you would like to volunteer on a weekly basis with our Forest school, we are always keen to welcome more people. All we ask is that you commit to a block of six weekly half days (or more if you are keen). We will arrange the CRB and you will be off and running.

Contact Kim peters on 023 8047 5082 or kim.peters@eastleigh.gov.uk for more information.