Outdoor screening of The Green Room. A band straying into a secluded part of the Pacific Northwest stumbles onto a horrific act of violence. Because they are the only witnesses, they become the targets of a terrifying gang of skinheads who want to make sure all the evidence is eliminated. Running Time: 1hr 35mins Rating:
Join us at Wellesley Woodlands and take part in a very special creative writing workshop outside, run by writer Stella Wiseman, in collaboration with the West End Centre. Beginners and experienced writes alike are invited to join this one-off outdoor workshop full of ideas and practical exercises to help you write. We will use exercises
Outdoor screening of The Jungle Book. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo. Running Time: 1hr 46mins Rating: PG Cost: £8 early bird, £10 Standard Covid-19 Info:
Join us for an evening stroll through the woodlands and along the Basingstoke Canal to see what wildlife we encounter! We invite you wander the trails of Wellesley Woodlands with us during this 1.5 hour walk along the Basingstoke Canal, across a small patch of heathland and into the woodland before heading back to the
Join us at Wellesley Woodlands and take part in some very special Drawing on Location workshops outside, hosted by artist and Paint Your 'Art Out tutor, Amanda Buchan, in collaboration with the West End Centre. This workshop is focused on guided drawing in the open air, giving you the opportunity to work directly from the
During this two-part course, in collaboration with the West End Centre, you will develop landscape-painting compositions, investigating the landscape around you. You will learn about composition in situ, sketching ideas and importance, paint application, tonal appreciation, how to create the effect of distance and colour mixing techniques. Fatima will explain about how acrylics and water/oil
During this two-part course, in collaboration with the West End Centre, you will develop landscape-painting compositions, investigating the landscape around you. You will learn about composition in situ, sketching ideas and importance, paint application, tonal appreciation, how to create the effect of distance and colour mixing techniques. Fatima will explain about how acrylics and water/oil
We invite you to listen and look out for bats during a guided walk through Wellesley Woodlands. We will bring some bat detectors to alter the audible frequency of bat calls so that we can hear them as we walk. The walk will occur just before dusk when bats are out foraging at their peak.
All day Nature Watch event! Join us for a huge bioblitz of Wellesley Woodlands as we spot as much wildlife as we can in one day. Activities to include wildlife walks, nature crafts, face painting. A refreshment van selling hot/cold drinks and snacks will also be on site. Booking essential at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-watch-at-wellesley-woodlands-2021-tickets-166904163847
Join us for a leisurely 1.5-2 hour walk in the woodlands for some Fungi fun! Search for fungus growing on trees, growing on deadwood and amongst the forest floor. Eric Janke from the Hampshire Fungus Recording Group will be leading this guided walk through the woodlands to share his expertise on the wonderful world of
Join us for some Christmas themed activities in the woodlands! This is a family activity, ideal for children aged 5-12 years of age, accompanied by an adult. Start off on a scavenger hunt to find what Christmas items the naughty elf on the shelf has taken and hidden around the woodland! There will then be
Join us on for some fun outdoor wreath making, using natural materials such as pine branches, laurel, willow, hazel, holly & pinecones to create some festive wreaths! The session will last up to an hour where you will be able to create a simple, elegant Christmas wreath from naturally sourced materials. For those coming as
