Branch Out

Sessions may include campfire cooking, games, crafts, music and singing, stories, imaginative play, building, exploring and using simple tools.

Connect ~ Create ~ Conserve
Connecting people with natural spaces, building community and creating opportunities for play and creativity

Forest School programmes ~Adult workshops ~ Pre-school group ~ Family sessions ~ Volunteer programme Branch Out Education CIC promotes physical and mental wellbeing through friendly community events, Forest school and bespoke outdoor learning programmes for scho

ols and groups. Run by Helen Evans (experienced primary school teacher and Level 3 Forest School leader) and Hayley Tancred (Forest School leader, psychotherapist, gardener and yoga instructor). Helen has taught in primary schools for over 12 years and has been a qualified Forest school leader since 2016. She has set up Forest school sites for nurseries and primary schools and runs sessions both in school grounds and at her own site in a private woodland for children of all ages. Hayley Tancred is passionate about gardening. She has been working to develop a primary school garden and provide opportunities for children to regularly spend time out of the classroom. Hayley is a Level 3 Forest school leader and a child, teen and special yoga instructor. She is also a trained psychotherapist specialising in prevention and management through outdoor experiences.

24/08/2026

Hedgehog activities at last week's Forest Fridays gathering 🦔🌳

Join us this September for more outdoor nature crafting, games and exploration! Find out more via our website link

17/08/2026

A few photos from the Burnt Horse woodland gig
We are raising money for an accessible compost toilet so that more people can access the woods. Please donate if you can! 🌿🙏

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/gl16PZLW?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

16/08/2026

Forest Fridays August meet up 🌿🦚🔥

Friday 21st August, 9.45-11.15am, Birkmere Woods, near Blencow

Aimed at 0-5 years, but older siblings most welcome!
Outdoor play, campfire cooking, mud kitchen, games and crafts

www.bookwhen.com/branchout

07/08/2026

The first woodland wedding celebration in Birkmere 🎉🎶🦚
Congratulations Sophie and Dan!

03/08/2026

This Friday, 6-8pm! Food and folk music in the woods 🌿🎶
Birkmere Woodlands, near Blencow, Penrith

Reserve your spot here: www.bookwhen.com/branchout
Cash donations welcome on the night

01/08/2026

Bivvy up on Cauldale Moor. What a way to start the summer hols! 🌄
.abi

29/07/2026

Branch Out Birthday parties 🍕🎈🎉🌿

Woodland parties for any age! Choose from a range of activities including making pizzas, toasting s'mores, campfire cooking, games, challenges, den building, crafts, using tools. You bring the food, we provide the activities.

Contact us to discuss a booking e: [email protected]

Address

Potter's Lane
Penrith
CA110DA

Website

http://www.branchouteducation.co.uk/

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