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Alaria CIC

Alaria CIC fosters outdoor play and connection for families with young children. We provide a nurturing environment where kids can explore nature through hands-on activities, promoting well-being and community engagement.

A relaxed, welcoming space to connect, play and spend time together outdoors. Children can explore freely at their own pace, with activities such as mud kitchen play, bubble-making, den building, nature crafts and time with animals. Pricing: &ndash; &pound;10 per adult and child &ndash; Additional children: &pound;5 each &ndash; Adult with non-walking baby: &pound;5

Parent & Under 8 Session - Wed 29th July 2026

Parent & Under 8 Session - Wed 22nd July 2026

Parent & Under 8 Session - Wed 8th July 2026

A relaxed, welcoming space to connect, play and spend time together outdoors. Children can explore freely at their own pace, with activities such as mud kitchen play, bubble-making, den building, nature crafts and time with animals. Pricing: &ndash; &pound;10 per adult and child &ndash; Additional children: &pound;10 each &ndash; Adult with non-walking baby: &pound;5

Parent & Under 8 Session

🌿 Step away from the noise of everyday life and spend a couple of hours reconnecting with nature, yourself, and others in a welcoming reservoir-side setting. Our Adult Forest School session offers a relaxed, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the simple wellbeing that comes from being outdoors. Guided by Forest School Leader and mindfulness facilitator Heather Bond from Alaria Community Interest Company, you&rsquo;ll be invited to explore a variety of nature-based activities while enjoying the calm and grounding atmosphere of our beautiful site. What we might explore together(Activities are always optional &mdash; Forest School is about choice, curiosity, and connection.)🧭 Bushcraft skills &ndash; Try your hand at safe tool use, fire lighting, or practical woodland skills.🌿 Nature-based crafts &ndash; Create simple woodland crafts using natural materials.🪵 Campfire connection &ndash; Gather around the fire and enjoy warm drinks.🍃 Mindful nature connection &ndash; Gentle activities designed to help you slow down and notice the world around you more fully.💬 Time to simply be &ndash; Space to relax, chat, paddle in the reservoir, go for a walk, swing in a hammock or sit beneath a tree. Who is this for?This session is for adults aged 18+ who would like to spend time outdoors in a supportive, nature-based environment. You might join if you:<ul data-end="1878" data-start="1652" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1685" data-start="1652" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Want to reconnect with nature</li><li data-end="1739" data-start="1686" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Are looking for a calm and restorative experience</li><li data-end="1777" data-start="1740" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enjoy learning new outdoor skills</li><li data-end="1819" data-start="1778" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Would like to meet like-minded people</li><li data-end="1878" data-start="1820" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Simply need a couple of hours away from the busyness of life</li></ul>No previous Forest School experience is needed. What to bringPlease come dressed for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Forest School sessions happen in all seasons, so layers and waterproofs are always a good idea. We&rsquo;ll provide:<ul data-end="2205" data-start="2129" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2143" data-start="2129" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hot drinks</li><li data-end="2170" data-start="2144" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All activity materials</li><li data-end="2205" data-start="2171" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A warm, welcoming, beautiful space</li></ul>

Adult Forest School Session

Help Alaria create spaces where children can thrive.Your donation helps Alaria CIC provide welcoming, therapeutic spaces where children, young people and families can feel safe, accepted and supported. We offer person-centred, neuro-affirming support through play therapy, counselling, therapeutic outdoor groups and nature-based activities. Every contribution makes a practical difference. It helps us provide equipment and resources, care for our indoor and outdoor spaces, and offer reduced-cost places to families who need them.Thank you for helping us build a community where children and young people can connect, grow in confidence and be fully themselves.

Help Alaria create spaces where children can thrive.Your donation helps Alaria CIC provide welcoming, therapeutic spaces where children, young people and families can feel safe, accepted and supported.We offer person-centred, neuro-affirming support through play therapy, counselling, therapeutic outdoor groups and nature-based activities.Every contribution makes a practical difference. It helps us provide equipment and resources, care for our indoor and outdoor spaces, and offer reduced-cost places to families who need them.Thank you for helping us build a community where children and young people can connect, grow in confidence and be fully themselves.

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🌿 Step away from the noise of everyday life and spend a couple of hours reconnecting with nature, yourself, and others in a welcoming reservoir-side setting. Our Adult Forest School session offers a relaxed, supportive space where you can slow down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the simple wellbeing that comes from being outdoors. Guided by Forest School Leader and mindfulness facilitator Heather Bond from Alaria Community Interest Company, you&rsquo;ll be invited to explore a variety of nature-based activities while enjoying the calm and grounding atmosphere of our beautiful site. What we might explore together(Activities are always optional &mdash; Forest School is about choice, curiosity, and connection.)🧭 Bushcraft skills &ndash; Try your hand at safe tool use, fire lighting, or practical woodland skills.🌿 Nature-based crafts &ndash; Create simple woodland crafts using natural materials.🪵 Campfire connection &ndash; Gather around the fire and enjoy warm drinks.🍃 Mindful nature connection &ndash; Gentle activities designed to help you slow down and notice the world around you more fully.💬 Time to simply be &ndash; Space to relax, chat, paddle in the reservoir, go for a walk, swing in a hammock or sit beneath a tree. Who is this for?This session is for adults aged 16+ who would like to spend time outdoors in a supportive, nature-based environment. You might join if you:<ul data-end="1878" data-start="1652" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1685" data-start="1652" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Want to reconnect with nature</li><li data-end="1739" data-start="1686" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Are looking for a calm and restorative experience</li><li data-end="1777" data-start="1740" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enjoy learning new outdoor skills</li><li data-end="1819" data-start="1778" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Would like to meet like-minded people</li><li data-end="1878" data-start="1820" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Simply need a couple of hours away from the busyness of life</li></ul>No previous Forest School experience is needed. What to bringPlease come dressed for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Forest School sessions happen in all seasons, so layers and waterproofs are always a good idea. We&rsquo;ll provide:<ul data-end="2205" data-start="2129" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2143" data-start="2129" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hot drinks</li><li data-end="2170" data-start="2144" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All activity materials</li><li data-end="2205" data-start="2171" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A warm, welcoming, beautiful space</li></ul>

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