Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-11am
Nature-based stay and play session for 2-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer (younger siblings welcome too). Sessions take place three mornings a week during term time in the beautifully wild space2grow community garden.
Come along and enjoy outdoor adventures, songs, stories, woodland crafts and snacks by the campfire in the magical space2grow community garden.
Led by local Primary School Teacher and certified Forest School Lead Catherine Floyd, the sessions follow the principles of Forest School, supporting the emotional and physical development of pre-school children through outdoor play, activities and exploration. The aim is to help create resilient, confident, independent and creative learners, ready to start their school journey. The space2grow garden is a unique, natural space in the centre of town to cater for a variety of young families from the local community, especially those who don’t have outside space at home and would benefit from spending time in nature with their young children.
Sessions take place from 9am – 11am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during school term time.
Bookings are made as half termly block bookings; for example a Monday morning session for 6 weeks is £54 (£9 per session). Cost for a single session is £10, payable on booking. Parents attend the sessions with their children and are welcome to bring younger siblings at no extra cost.
Fully-funded places are available – please get in touch to discuss how we can help.
To find out more and to book please email play@space2grow.space
FAQ’s
What to wear?
Everyone, including adults, should wear long sleeved top, long trousers, warm jumper or fleece, rain coat, waterproof trousers or puddle suit (very useful but not essential), sunhat in warm weather and hat and gloves when it is cold, sensible outdoor shoes (like wellies or trainers) long hair must be tied up and earrings removed.
What to bring?
A water bottle, plastic cup, a small hand towel or flannel.
Can l bring siblings?
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring siblings at not extra cost - if you can please complete their details in the booking form.
How do l book?
Please email play@space2grow.space and you will be sent a link to our online booking system.
Can l cancel?
You are unable to cancel, however, at the discretion of the session leader, a credit note can be awarded in exceptional circumstances.
What happens with bad weather?
space2play happens in all weathers. If a session should be cancelled due to strong winds or storms that willexpose the site and participants to unacceptable risk the session leader will cancel the session. In this case a credit note will be awarded for a future session. If the session has started and a decision to finish early is made, no refunds will be given.
Is there a toilet?
Yes, there is a fully functional toilet and hand washing facilities on the site.
Where can l park?
The best place to park is in the Waggon Yard car park (Postcode: GU9 7PS)
Where is it?
To get to the venue walk along Lower Church Lane, towards St. Andrews Church and go up the steps into St. Andrew's churchyard.
Keeping the Church on your right, take the path that leads diagonally away to your left and walk along the path to the South West corner where you will find a narrow path leading round a corner, to the left sign posted to the Bishops Meadow.
As you turn the corner and walk down the path you'll find a large wooden door, there is a little gold plaque to the right of the door which has our website on it - space2grow.space
Give the door a good push and come and find us on the acre.
