get creative outdoors!
SEND friendly Events for Gloucestershire Families
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WORKSHOP EVENT - CIRENCESTER OPPORTUNITY GROUP
TUES 22ND JULY
Join us for some nature-inspired family fun! Happening in Cirencester, including the magical Cirencester Opportunity Group forest school.
- Enjoy time together as a family exploring the outdoors & being creative
- Have fun with nature treasure hunts, movement and music games and creating artworks
- Meet and connect with other local families
- Delivered by artists with years of experience in SEND friendly arts
Recommended for families with children between the ages of 2 and 8. Babies and older siblings welcome too.
Workshops and interactive performances throughout the year. Read on for events coming up.
Watch this video to get an idea of what you can expect at our events!
COMING UP
Creative Outdoor Workshop - with Author Steve Skinley
Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 10am - 12pm
Cirencester Opportunity group
What to expect:
- Interactive storytelling with local author, Steve Skinley. Inspired by book ‘The Otherlands’
- Sensory creative activities and games, led by Steve & Marie-Louise Flexen
- Forest play in a safe, inclusive setting
- If you’ve previously attended an ‘Exploring The Otherlands’ event, you’re welcome to join this too!
- This workshop takes inspiration from the events at City Bank, but with more activities to take part in – all happening at Cirencester Oppportunity Group forest school.
Practical info:
- Workshop takes places in the magical forest school
- Address is Cirencester Opportunity Group, Beeches Road, GL7 1BW
- Free on-site parking and local bus stops
- Wide entry gates to the venue. Access to the forest school is across grass.
- The are some narrow passing points in forest school area. Expect mixed levels and terrains.
- New compost toilet facility in the forest forest school: there is a narrow slope upwards to access, no handrails in the toilet.
- Choose the amount you pay that works for your family, from £5
- Bursaries available to take part and/or to support with travel costs
RECENT FEEDBACK FROM FAMILIES
“Lovely to be outside as a family. We enjoyed changing positions with the woodland objects and the mobile. Thank you.”
“This was the most fun day ever!”
“I liked when we made the habitat because I got to be creative.”
how to get involved
If you and your family are interested, please complete a booking form. We’ll be in touch with more details ahead of the event.
If you’d like to talk to us before booking, contact Louise:
Phone: 07876 773775
Email: hello@HoookAndLoop.org.uk
We look forward to meeting you!
PAST EVENTS
Creative Outdoor Workshop Day
Tuesday 15th April 2025, 1-3pm
Cirencester Opportunity group
Exploring The Otherlands: Storytelling Trail & performance
Saturday 17th May 2025, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Cirencester Opportunity group & City Bank
Experience City Bank in a way you’ve never seen it before as local author, Steve Skinley, leads us on a magical journey through nature.
Picnic included!
- Choose the amount you pay to take part from £10 per family
- Ticket booking now open – click the button below for details
- Read more about this past event here
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