Simon seeks a space in the woods
WOODLAND adventurer Simon Turk is appealing to landowners to help get young people in the great outdoors.
The 43-year-old runs Treecreepers, an independent forest school on the outskirts of Cheltenham, which teaches young people all about nature and the outdoors.
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LAND SEARCH: Simon Turk and Harry Nutt, forest school leaders at Treecreepers, pictured in Lineover Wood
He is currently operating from the public woodland Lineover Wood, near Charlton Kings, but would like a private area that he could develop into a permanent forest school.
"It gives children a chance to learn self-confidence and learn to make their own risk assessments," he said.
"I would like a space which would enable us to build a permanent campsite area and substantial seating area."
Anyone who has a piece of suitable land should email Simon at info@treecreepers.co.uk.
4 Comments
by Kay_Powell
Monday, February 06 2012, 12:16AM
“What a good idea. Woodlands are so important for our wellbeing.”
by light_life
Saturday, February 04 2012, 8:06PM
“The best of luck to you in finding a space for your forest school. I'm sure there must be someone out there with lovely woodland who would be happy for it to be used as a place where children get to thrive and have a real sense of achievement. keep up the good work.”
by Star600
Saturday, February 04 2012, 3:45PM
“Too true...there is plenty of brownbelt land out there but it's pure greed as it costs to clean it up! I was bought up in the country and feel lucky to have done so. So many youngsters out there have not experienced the great outdoors and what you can do, there could be some people with great skills yet to discover them who will never get the chance.”
by VillaAnj
Saturday, February 04 2012, 1:15PM
“Well done Simon, but we fear that there won't be too much land left for our young people to learn about soon!! Join PEPS-NET on Facebook to try to influence councils to preserve our greenbelt rather than sell it off to housing developers!!”