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Give some love to a Guinea Pig
The Orchard Trusts small animals include guinea pigs, rabbits and Speedy the tortoise. They all enjoy seeing visitors and having a cuddle. Come to our Stowfield site to see the animals, the small ones and the larger ones like Millie the pig and our sheep and goats. They’d love to see you. The whole site […]
› Read moreHave a go on the Activity Park
The Orchard Trust Stowfield site has it’s own activity park with swings, a roundabout and a floor trampoline. All are wheelchair accessible, there is also a small slide accessible by a shallow steps or a pull up pipe. The park sits on the wheelchair accessible site surrounded by nature and our friendly animals. Pay us […]
› Read moreWalking with animals
Visitors to our Stowfield site can take a walk with a goat. Our pygmy goat family is very friendly and they all like to say hello when they see someone approach. It is possible to walk them around the site or go into their paddock to help look after them too. The whole site is […]
› Read moreLeather Craft course with Art Shape
Leather Craft – with tutor Bela Kielt Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12 Mon 10am – 3pm at Art Shape Studio During these 4 sessions you will work with soft leather to create a range of practical and decorative items. You will discover new techniques and approaches to working with this amazing durable material. We […]
› Read moreEvening / Community Groups
Mondays: Afterschool Kids Cooking Club for school years 3,4 & 5. 3:30 – 4:30pm Space 51 – Youth Club for school years 8 – 11+. 7-8:30 pm Tuesdays: TNT – Youth Club for school years 5-7. 6-7:30 pm Wednesdays: Archery for school years 6-11. 6-7:30 pm Thursdays: SAS (scoot & skate) for school years 6-11. […]
› Read moreCreative Sustainability – Access Bike
A bike repair, recycle, reuse and reduce project in Stroud Come along and learn how to fix your own bike and help us fix up donated bikes to sell at low cost to the community. – Get the chance to learn more about bike maintenances and safety – Meet new people and have fun – Be […]
› Read moreMy Slimbridge Summer
Plan your Slimbridge adventure and immerse yourself in a world of wetland wildlife, this summer holiday. Enjoy the below activities, included in your admission ticket during the summer holidays! Slimbridge make it their priority for their wetlands and wildlife to be accessible to everyone. From Saturday 23 July to Sunday 4 September, why not try […]
› Read moreConfidence through Creativity – Free Employability courses 2022
Confidence through Creativity – FREE arts and wellbeing course with artist Amy Freeman Thursdays – 10.30 to 12.30pm at The Ed Shed, 2 Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG (behind the old Folk Museum in Westgate St.) This course runs from 29th September – 24th November on Thursdays, 10.30 – 12.90pm at the Ed Shed in […]
› Read more“Tennisability” Coaching at Oxstalls Sports Park, Gloucester
https://aspiretrust.org.uk/tennis/tennis-general Indoor courts at Oxstalls Sports Park Welcome sign and path leading to Oxstalls Sports Park Oxstalls delivers a weekly, award winning disability tennis programme, “Tennisability” with specialist coaches and all equipment provided. All sessions pay & play. Timetable: Mondays: Adult Wheelchair Tennis 8.30-9.30pm £9.00 Emma and Paul 2 adult wheelchair tennis players Tuesdays: Visually […]
› Read moreNew Voices Aphasia Choir
ReConnect Gloucestershire have spaces available for people affected by aphasia at our fortnight singing group on Thursdays, 1:34-3:30pm at Rodborough Community Hall. It’s a small friendly group to meet people who have shared experiences. We always have tea and cake and sing lovely songs from the years gone by, led by a qualified music therapist […]
› Read moreTewkesbury Stroke Group
ReConnect Gloucestershire have spaces available for Stroke survivors at our monthly group on Wednesdays, 2-4pm at Clee House. It’s a small friendly group to meet people who have shared experiences. We always have tea and cake and sometimes play board games, quizzes or crafts. We also plan group trips to visit interesting places across Gloucestershire. […]
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