Half-Term activites for children 6-11 at Welsh Harp Environmental Study Centre Thursday October 31st and Friday 1st November

 

I am not sure why Brent Council's logo is not included but the activity is taking place in Brent at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre, Birchen Grove, NW9

Come join us and explore the Welsh Harp Reservoir this half term holiday for FREE activities at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre. These activities are part of the Action for Silk Stream project who are working in partnership with the Community Roots Project (Brent) and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Activities suitable for ages 6-11.

Afternoon activity 2-3.30pm – We will be pond dipping to identify what is living in our 2 freshwater ponds. We will also make some bird cake for you to take home and feed the birds now the weather is getting colder.

Book here: Action for Silk Stream – Welsh Harp Half term fun – Thames21 Limited (plinth.org.uk)

Evening activity 4.30-6pm – We have a spooky Halloween trail for you to navigate through the woods, ending with a marshmallow roasting campfire.

Book  here: Action for Silk Stream – Welsh Harp half term fun – Thames21 Limited (plinth.org.uk)

 

Further info:

• An adult must attend & supervise children throughout activities.
• You only need to reserve one ticket per child and no need to print, we have your details once you book.
• Places are limited and booking is essential, please cancel your booking if you can no longer attend.
• Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes that may get dirty as we will be walking on woodland pathways. Please bring a waterproof jacket if it is forecast to rain.

Location:

Meet at Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (Google Maps link)

Birchen Grove, NW9 8RY. Follow the signs towards the Birchen Grove Garden Centre.

Any Questions?

Deb Frankiewicz, Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre

Email: welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk

Ph: 07711 701 694

Helen Cardy, Action for Silk Stream

Email: Helen.Cardy@thames21.org.uk

Ph: 07743 927799

Let's go Wild at the Welsh Harp Half-Term activities

 

 

From Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre

 

Let’s Go Wild at Welsh Harp!

Come join us and explore the Welsh Harp Reservoir this February half term for FREE activities at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre. These activities are part of the Community Roots Project (Brent) who are working in partnership with Thames21, Action for Silk Stream and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

The Community Roots project (Brent) focuses on engaging with the local community (specifically non-users) living within 1km of our waterways and improving their perceptions of the water to feel safer, happier and healthier by the water. We champion the many benefits that our waterways offer and encourage more people to use and enjoy them by offering them free wellbeing activities in the area.

Let’s Go Wild at Welsh Harp! | Eventbrite

We have 3 different activities to have a go at – take a look at the booking link to see details.

Reservoir Explorers

Join us at the Education Centre for a guided walk to the Welsh Harp Reservoir to explore different plants and animals. Invite the tree spirits to play by making a clay face on a tree and create other woodland friends in our woodland craft activities. Ages 5-12.

Wonderful Water

Discover what lives beneath in the wondrous water environments at the Education Centre. View creatures living in our little brook then dip your net into the ponds to find out what swims below in our pond dipping adventure. Ages 5-12.

Shelter building and marshmallow roasting

Gather round a camp fire in the woods to roast marshmallows. Build a forest shelter and see if you can make it water proof! Ages 7+.

Half-term activities at Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre - June 1st and 2nd

 

From Thames21

Get ready explore the Welsh Harp Education Centre and the Welsh Harp Reservoir this May Half Term Holidays for FREE activities supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Canal and Rivers Trust.

 

Activities include:

Junior Bird Watchers Walk
Thursday 1st June 10.30am – 12.00pm

Join us at the Education Centre for a guided walk to the Welsh Harp Reservoir on a bird spotting adventure! Feed the birds and see how many you can identify. Ages 5-12. 

Pond Dipping & Mini-beast Hunt
Thursday 1st June, 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Dip your net in the ponds at the Education Centre to see what creatures live underwater and venture out into the wild woods to see what mini-beasts live there. Ages 5-12. 

Tree ID & Plant Art
Friday 2nd June 10.30am – 12.00pm

Join us at the Education Centre for a guided walk to the Welsh Harp Reservoir to explore different types of trees! Create beautiful plant art by using flowers and other plants on watercolour paper. Ages 5-12.

Shelter Building & Nature Quiz Trail
Friday 2nd June 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Build a shelter in the Education Centre woods and see if you can make it waterproof. Go exploring around the woods to find the quiz clues and see if you can solve the word puzzle! Ages 5-12.

 

Booking is essential, please use this Eventbrite link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-go-wild-at-welsh-harp-tickets-629851461677

Location:

Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre
Birchen Grove, NW9 8RY. Follow the signs towards the Birchen Grove Garden Centre.

Further info:

• An adult must attend & supervise children throughout activities.
• Places are limited and booking is essential, please use the Eventbrite link if you need to cancel your booking.
• Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes that may get dirty as we will be walking on woodland pathways. Please bring a waterproof jacket if it is forecast to rain.

Welsh Harp Goes Wild! FREE February Half Term Activities

 

From Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre, Birchen Grove, Kingsbury, NW9 8RY

 

Activities include:

Build a Bug Hotel

Tuesday 14^th, 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Create a new home for bugs and join a bug hunt around the woodland to see who lives there. Ages 5-12.

 

Forest Skills

Wednesday 15th, 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Gather round a camp fire in the woods to roast marshmallows and bananas.  Build a forest shelter and see if you can make it water proof!  Ages 7+

 

Make a Bird Feeder

Thursday 16th, 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Make a bird feeder and ‘bird cake’ to take home. Explore the woods to look for birds of all sorts and sounds. Bring your own bottle or container or use one of ours! Ages 5-12.

 

Booking is essential, please contact us on:

Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre

Birchen Grove, NW9 8RY. Follow the signs towards the Birchen Grove Garden Centre.

Phone: 07711 701 694

Email: welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk

Further info:

• An adult must attend & supervise children throughout activities.
• Places are limited and booking is essential, please contact us to book and also let us know if you need to cancel your booking.
• Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing and a waterproof jacket if it’s forecast to rain.
• Seeds, which can also include nuts, vegetable lard and bread will be used for the Make a Bird Feeder activity.
• Bananas and marshmallows (vegan and non-vegan) are provided for the fire activity.

 

Brent Half-Term activities

 

Council to provide half-term food vouchers for 10,000 Brent children

 From Brent Council website today

Parents of children eligible for Free School Meals will be able to collect a £15 food voucher from Brent Council to help children get a meal every day next week.

The council is looking to provide food for at least 10,000 children in the borough and the support is set to cost around £150,000.

Parents are being contacted through their child’s school with more information about where they can collect their voucher.

Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent Council said: 

It was deeply depressing to see the Government vote against free school meals for kids who desperately need them earlier in the week.

Brent Council fully supports the campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford MBE to end child food poverty and we hope that the Government will look to change their mind so that we support all children who need our help and support in these most challenging times.

Editor's note

The information arrived at schools just before they broke up for the half-term holiday but  office and other staff moved quickly to inform eligible parents of the arrangements for picking up the vouchers. 

The vouchers can be picked up on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week from either Willesden Green Library or Brent Civic Centre depending on the location of the school.  If families are suffering food hardship on Monday or Tuesday, Brent Council can assist with a Food Bank referral. Parents can contact Brent council on 0208 937 1234 for a temporary urgent food bank referral.

 

Roasting marshmallows & making bug hotels at Welsh Harp Centre October 23rd and 24th

From Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre

Join us at the Welsh Harp Education Centre for a wonderful morning in the woodland roasting marshmallows, making a bug hotel and exploring the woods.

10am-12pm, Wednesday 23^rd and Thursday 24^th October.
£4 per child per activity session.
Limited spaces so book now!

What you need to know for this activity:
 
An adult must attend & supervise children throughout activities.

Places are limited and booking is essential, please contact us to book and also let us know if you need to cancel your booking.

Marshmallows (regular and Halal) and skewers are provided. Please bring vegetarian marshmallows if you wish.

Please pay in cash on the day. £4 per child per activity session.

Activities suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children aged 4 and under who are not participating in activities are free of charge.

Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing that may get dirty.
To book, contact Deb Frankiewicz on:
Phone: 07711 701 694
Email: welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk

Welsh Harp Half-Term Activity Day - Thursday May 30th

Join us at the Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre for Holiday Activities!

Thursday 30th May
Pond Dipping and Mini-beast Hunt, 10.30am – 12pm
Dip in the pond to see what swims below and hunt for mini-beasts to find what creatures live in the woodland.

Shelter Building and Fire Lighting Demonstration, 1pm – 2.30pm
Build yourself a shelter in the woodland and see a fire lighting demonstration using a flint and steel.

£3 per child per activity session.

Limited spaces so book now!

What you need to know for this activity:

• An adult must attend & supervise children throughout activities.
• Places are limited and booking is essential, please contact us to book and also let us know if you need to cancel your booking.
• Please pay in cash on the day. £3 per child per activity session.
• Activities suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Children aged 4 and under who are not participating in activities are free of charge.
• Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing that may get dirty.
  

To book, contact Deb Frankiewicz on:
Phone: 07711 701 694
Email: welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk

Children's half-term activities at Welsh Harp Centre

Half-term outdoor activities for children at Welsh Harp Centre next week

Half-term actvities at Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre

The Bat and Moth Walk at the Welsh Harp Environmental Centre has had to be cancelled. However the actities below are still taking place:

25^th& 26^th October:

Mini-beast orienteering! 10.30am –12.00pm

Use a map to explore the woodland for minibeasts. £3 per child, suitable for 5-8 year olds.

Den building 1.00 –2.30pm

Learn how to survive in the wild by making a shelter, and see a fire lighting demonstration.£3 per child, suitable for 5–12 year olds

27^th October:

Spooktastic fun! 3.30 –5.30pm

Get your Halloween costume on and join us for pumpkin carving and a woodland walk. £4 per child. Bring your own pumpkin & a light to put inside it for the walk, carving tools provided.

How to book:

Phone: 07734 871 728 or 07711 701 694

Email: welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk

Please bring cash on the day or pay via Just Giving website

Full Terms and Conditions:

Children can only participate with a supervising adult. This adult is responsible during the visit for making sure that:

·      Children they have brought are supervised at all times and are responsible for their behaviour.

·      Minimum ratio of 1 adult to 3 children.

·      Adult supervisor will need to provide any specific medication for children.

·      All visitors should bring their own lunch with them on the day if they plan to stay for both morning and afternoon sessions.

·      We have a maximum group size of 20 children therefore those who are not booked will only be admitted if spaces are available.

·      Each session costs £3 or £4 per child or has a suggested donation per person as stated.

·      All activities are suitable for ages 5 and over, age ranges stated are as a guide.

·      Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing that may get dirty.

·      Bookings must only be cancelled in extenuating circumstances and Thames21 must be notified at least 3 days in advance.

·      Thames21 reserves the right to cancel a visit if weather conditions are deemed unsafe or if adult to child ratio is not met.

Half-term pond-dipping and mini-beast hunt at Welsh Harp Centre

Welsh Harp Education Centre Half Term Fun 

£3

Join us at the Education Centre for a day filled with adventure!

30^th and 31^st May

Activities on both days:

10.30am –12.00pm Pond Dipping
Dip your net to find out what creatures call the ponds home. Explore the meadow and create a piece of art.
£3 per child

1pm –2.30pm Mini-beast Safari
Hunt in the woodland for mini-beasts and go on our wildlife quiz trail.
£3 per child.

Limited spaces so book now!
Phone: 07734 871 728
Email: welshharpcentre@thames21.org.uk

Pay in cash on the day, or by BACS transfer before the day – details available on request.

Terms & Conditions:

• Children can only participate with a supervising adult. This adult is responsible during the visit for making sure that:

• The child/ren they have brought are supervised at all times and are responsible for their behaviour.
• Minimum ratio of 1 adult to 3 children.
• Adult supervisor will need to provide any specific medication for children.
• All visitors should bring their own lunch with them on the day if they plan to stay for both sessions.
  • We have a maximum group size of 25 children so children will only be admitted if booked in advance.
  • Each session costs £3 per child.
  • All activities are suitable for ages 5 and over. Children aged 4 and under who are not participating in activities are free of charge.
  • Children and adults should wear comfortable outdoor clothing that may get dirty.
  • Bookings must only be cancelled in extenuating circumstances and Thames21 must be notified at least 3 days in advance.

Thames21 reserves the right to cancel a visit if weather conditions are deemed unsafe or if adult to child ratio is not met.