Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Gloucestershire /
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Wellbeing
Wild Winter at Slimbridge
Winter is a fantastic time to visit Slimbridge with up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve. Look out for star species: Bewick’s swans, white-fronted geese, lapwing, water rail, curlew. Enjoy the following winter activities included in admission: – Wild Bird Feeds | Daily at 4pm See flocks […]
Forest of Dean /
Parks and Green Spaces -
Sports and Leisure
Swimming and Jumping
Orchard Trust has a fully accessible Therapy Suite on its peaceful, rural Stowfield Site. This houses a hydrotherapy pool with a counter current current massage unit and colourful lights and a Rebound trampoline. There are private changing rooms with hoist access and space to store wheelchairs when you are in the pool or on the […]
Forest of Dean /
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Play Areas
Have 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 […]
Forest of Dean /
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Parks and Green Spaces
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 […]
Forest of Dean /
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Parks and Green Spaces
Walking 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 […]
Forest of Dean /
Children's Activities -
Social Interest Groups
Specialist Music Sessions
These sessions are held on Fridays (term time only) from 3pm-5pm at Heart of the Forest School. Young people get to enjoy activities such as soft play, sports, art and craft whilst waiting for their music session. The music sessions consist of small groups (approx 3-4 young people) with support from Forest Pulse staff and […]
Enjoy a simple story alongside a range of sensory experiences – different sensations using lights, smells, textures and sounds will bring the tale to life! The story changes every three months and a small group size helps create an enjoyable and personalised experience for children who might otherwise become overwhelmed These sessions are especially designed […]
Stay and play at our toy library lending sessions! Our popular toy library lending sessions are a great way to meet families and make friends whilst exploring our wide range of toys and equipment. Have fun in our sensory room and play space! Activities are open for Allsorts members to book on to. Please email […]
For ages 18+ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am – 3:30pm We provide a nurturing day care service for vulnerable young adults that provides a fun, warm and friendly place to relax, and enjoy themselves in a safe and caring environment. Our focus is on bringing out the best in our young adults, empowering them to […]
Gloucester /
Children's Activities -
Social Interest Groups
After School Club for children with additional needs
After School Club, for over 8’s Monday – Thursday 3:15 – 5:45pm Cost: £20 per session We provide a meal and a range of activities in a fun, friendly place with opportunity to interact with their peers. Children are supported by staff and can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities in a safe and caring […]
Do you want to share the music you love with others and be able to make new friends? Come on down to The Hub, Gloucester on Thursdays from 3.30pm-5.30pm Who is it for? This is a programme designed for DJs with additional needs aged 18 and over, from beginner to intermediate level. What will you […]
Gloucester /
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Theatre and Concerts
The Hub, Gloucester
Designed by young people, for young people. The Hub is a brand new facility in Kings Square and the first of its kind in Gloucester. It is a space for you to connect, collaborate and create the music you want with the chance to meet other like-minded creatives. Fitted with the latest inclusive music-making and […]