Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
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Arboretum Apprentice – family event days
A hands-on program for 11–14-year-olds to join Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team for an exciting summer experience and the chance to deep-dive into the work and various careers at Westonbirt. Join them for an exciting day, where you’ll explore the connection between people and trees! These activity days are free after paying admission, or free […]
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Fabulous Fibres – family activity
Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day. Bring the children to try some eco […]
Tetbury /
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Parks and Green Spaces
Fabulous Fibres – family activity
Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day. Bring the children to try some eco […]
Tetbury /
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Attractions and Days Out -
Children's Activities -
Gardens and Nature -
Parks and Green Spaces
Fabulous Fibres – family activity
Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 August, 10:30am – 3:30pm. Ever wondered how to use tree fibres in making crafts, or where natural dyes come from in nature? Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to find out from the artist who will be leading these family activities each day. Bring the children to try some eco […]
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Roots of the Past – Uncovering Westonbirt’s Heritage, a family activity
Join Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s team and the Green Pledge Project from Gloucestershire County Council to discover more about Westonbirt’s heritage. Delve through archive records, maps and old photos to learn about the arboretum’s fascinating past. Archive records including a selection of maps, old photos, diaries, and other records will be on display to help […]
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Community Woodland Public Volunteering Day – Westonbirt
Saturday 12 July, 11:00am – 3:00pm. Ideal for families with children aged over 7 years, help re-plant an area of woodland cleared due to ash dieback. Come along and help this exciting wildlife restoration project with an active day of community volunteering involving plenty of mulching and tree care. At Westonbirt, The National Arboretum’s Community […]
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Biodiversity Detectives – family trail at Westonbirt
Become a biodiversity detective and search for as many livings things in nature as you can as you follow along this family woodland trail. Discover what lives at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum through the trail challenges and activities. Collect your detectives activity sheet from the Welcome Building to complete as you go and return to […]
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Gardens and Nature
Easter On The Farm
Join us for Easter Fun on the Farm – SEND Group – Time: 9am – 3:00pm – For children aged 5-10 years – Cost: £25.00 per child Activities include; Art with natural materials and objects, farm yoga and meeting the farm animals (please note this does not include any bottle feeding of lambs). Activities on […]
Gloucestershire /
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Gardens and Nature
Easter On The Farm
Join us for Easter Fun on the Farm – SEND Group – Time: 9am – 3:00pm – For children aged 5-10 years – Cost: £25.00 per child Activities include; Art with natural materials and objects, farm yoga and meeting the farm animals (please note this does not include any bottle feeding of lambs). Activities on […]
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Little Big Things
Join TwoCan practitioners to use a variety of creative forms, to devise, rehearse and perform a ‘Little Big’ performance that will be shown to family and friends at the end of the week before transferring to the Cheltenham Festival Of Performing Arts on May 16th. The weeks’ activities takes place at TwoCans accessible venue in […]
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Mix & Mash Week, October 2025
A week of music-making aimed at those with additional needs but open to all, especially those who may not have previously considered themselves musical. Its emphasis is on providing adaptive musical equipment and inclusive activities so that anyone of any ability can participate in music-making. The activity will cost £100 in total for the 5 […]
Gloucester /
Arts and Crafts -
Attractions and Days Out -
Children's Activities -
Festivals and Seasonal -
LGBTQIA+ -
Literature and Writing -
Performing Arts -
Social Interest Groups -
Theatre and Concerts -
Wellbeing -
Youth
Mix & Mash Week, October 2025
A week of music-making aimed at those with additional needs but open to all, especially those who may not have previously considered themselves musical. Its emphasis is on providing adaptive musical equipment and inclusive activities so that anyone of any ability can participate in music-making. The activity will cost £100 in total for the 5 […]