Getting Out to Get On

Hakeford Woods and WayMakers are jointly running a six-week programme of forest school activities and coaching support for young autistic adults, and those experiencing anxiety during the winter months.

Sessions will be weekly on Mondays at Hakeford Woods, a wild woodland site near Goodleigh, and are largely participant-led.

A variety of activities will be offered, according to the strengths, needs and interests of the participants; these will complement a programme that provides a therapeutic backdrop, social connectivity with peers, and access to an autism specialist coach.

Examples of activities are:

• Green woodwork and construction
• Woodland management and maintenance
• Gardening, horticulture and permaculture
• Nature and wildlife based activities
• Crafting activities
• Campfire cooking
• Primitive skills

Central to the programme is the opportunity to socialise, participate in shared activities, and enjoy the woodland environment. Coaching support will also be offered to provide a sounding board for thoughts about current circumstances, goals and choices relating to next steps. Further 1-to-1 support may be available by arrangement with WayMakers.

While minimum numbers are needed in order for the programme to run, numbers are limited to a maximum of 8 in order for us to be able to attend to individual needs as appropriate.

Dates

Taster day

11 January 2021 1

Programme dates

18 January
25 January
1 February
8 February
22 February
1 March

Prices

£15 – half day, 10am – 12.30pm

£25 – full day, 10am – 2.30pm 

Full day includes lunch.