Friends of Nature Forest School

Friends of Nature Forest School Friends of Nature CIC

Woodland stay and play sessions for children and their carers

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10am-12pm, Middlewood House, Higher Poynton

run by Sarah Parker B Ed. Nursery/Infant, Forest School Leader Level 3, Outdoor First Aid
Who is it for? These sessions are for parents/carers and children to attend together. The sessions are suitable for children up to 8 years. People often bring babies not yet walking in slings or prams. When does it happen? Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 9.30-11.30 am.

A lovely stroll along the Middlewood Way 💚Do you live near the Middlewood Way? If so, you could walk or cycle along it t...
31/08/2026

A lovely stroll along the Middlewood Way 💚

Do you live near the Middlewood Way?
If so, you could walk or cycle along it to our next Forest School session? 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️
We are directly opposite the top of the steps at Bridge 17 😊

🗓 7th September our sessions will restart🤔 Wondering what you can do at our sessions?🌳 Explore our enclosed woodland set...
29/08/2026

🗓 7th September our sessions will restart

🤔 Wondering what you can do at our sessions?
🌳 Explore our enclosed woodland setting
🧸 Discover teddies hiding in the trees
🌱 Sow some seeds and take them home
😃 Get messy in the mud kitchen
🌋 Build volcanoes in the sandpit
🪢 Swing on the ropes & in the hammock
🎶 Sing songs and read stories round the fire
🍳 Enjoy snacks cooked on the fire
🍪 Make a s'more
👬 Meet up with friends
👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏼 Make new friends
☕️ Have a cuppa (this ones for the parents 😉)
.. and more!

Come and join us 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️

27/08/2026

From this, to this, and now we're here 🤩💚

How our sandpit has expanded over the last 2 years to make room for more little hands 🏖

Thanks to the badgers for your endless contributions 🦡!

26/08/2026

Looking for something fun and energising to do with your little ones that is in a truly safe and calm envrionment?

Look no further

From 7th September we are back at Middlewood House in Higher Poynton every Monday, Thursday and Friday 10am-12pm, until October 16th 🗓

Our holiday sessions have now come to end, and we are full of joy 😊 It has been a wonderful few weeks full of fun and fr...
21/08/2026

Our holiday sessions have now come to end, and we are full of joy 😊

It has been a wonderful few weeks full of fun and friendships (old and new 🥰) and we are extremely grateful for every one of you who supports us 💚

Now its time for a break before we rejoin in September 😌🌳

See you all soon
💚💚💚💚

We had a lovely session today, reading the gruffalo, eating specials, playing with friends, splashing and more 🥰And it's...
20/08/2026

We had a lovely session today, reading the gruffalo, eating specials, playing with friends, splashing and more 🥰

And it's Sarah's birthday, so we are having our own celebration in the woods this afternoon! 🎊

If you have ever fancied having your own birthday party in the woods, message us to find out what we can offer 📩

Child-led play and exploration takes many forms 🌿 Sometimes, it's a quiet moment in the tent with a book and fluffy frie...
19/08/2026

Child-led play and exploration takes many forms 🌿

Sometimes, it's a quiet moment in the tent with a book and fluffy friends 💚 🧸 ⛺

Todays snack was specials 🥔 and they were so well enjoyed that the plate was empty before a photo could be taken! 😋So in...
17/08/2026

Todays snack was specials 🥔 and they were so well enjoyed that the plate was empty before a photo could be taken! 😋

So instead, here is a photo of a wheelbarrow ride in action 🏃‍♀️ and a play set-up in the den ➡️

15/08/2026

Somewhere behind these trees... 🌳

Is a little slice of magic... ✨️

Come and see for yourself 🤩

We have had such a fantastic week, and the sandpit has been a massive hit! The badgers have helped us keep it topped up ...
14/08/2026

We have had such a fantastic week, and the sandpit has been a massive hit!

The badgers have helped us keep it topped up with their endless digging on the driveway 🦡 (see the last pic for one of many sand piles!)

Don't miss out on our last week of summer holiday sessions, next Monday, Thursday and Friday 💚

And if you will be joining us in September, bookings can be made on our website now 🗓

Address

Middlewood House Community Hall, Prince Road
Poynton
SK121TW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

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