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Choose Nature CIC

We are a community interest company that means we are non-profit and partly funded by grants and sponsorship. It was  established by Claire Whalley (Badger Forest School) in 2021.

Mission: We work to increase the well-being of individuals, communities and the environment by inspiring life-long learning and care in our calm enriching outdoor spaces.

We believe that outdoor learning and positive play possibilities provide hands-on opportunities to increase knowledge across a range of subjects, whilst gaining valuable self-confidence and practical skills. It also instills the sense of wonder that is proven to create greater awareness and guardianship of nature as individuals progress through life. We have also found that it can provide a very effective backdrop for delivery of intensive therapeutic support to people with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Who to contact

Contact name
Claire Whalley
Contact position
Founder
Telephone
07890622246
E-mail
hello@choose-nature.co.uk
Website
https://www.choose-nature.co.uk
Facebook
Choose Nature CIC's facebook page

Where to go

Name
Higher Wheal Martyn
Address
Carthew
St Austell
Cornwall
Postcode
PL26 8XG
Notes

We are situated at Higher Wheal Martyn, on land adjoining the Wheal Martyn Clayworks. We have a stunning private site, offering facilities such as a indoor classroom space, a large garden, an orchard, poly tunnels, ponds and beautiful play spaces for the whole family to enjoy. On confirmation of booking the exact site directions will be shared due to shared access track.

Time / date details

Session information
Open Monday to Friday for education groups and available for private group or community sessions

Other details

Costs

Details
As we are a CIC we want to make our sessions as affordable as possible so we offer a variety of prices from £3 per child and offer a tiered paying system so other can support where possible.
Do you offer a free or reduced rate to carers?
Yes
Please enter details including what proof is required for the free or reduced rate
Carers form or membership to CAAP (Cornwall Accessible Activities Program)

Availability

Age ranges
From 0 years 0 months to 100 years
Referral required
No
Referral details

We offer a range of sessions to include different ages and abilities. 

"Making Tracks" - Tuesdays we run a group for children and their families who have additional needs 

" Mamas In Nature" - Wednesdays. A support group for mothers and their babies and toddlers to share our feelings, listen to one another and provide a non-judgemental and supportive group. Referral can be self referred or using NHS social prescribing / perinatal health.

 

Last updated: 01/06/2023

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