Earthworks is our new community project based in the woods at Treacle Valley. Our plan is to rejuvenate this old ash plantation, removing invasive plants and improving biodiversity, and developing areas for wellbeing and educational activities. We run a monthly community session where anyone can come up to the woods and enjoy some outdoor activities in the fresh air, whether that’s helping with some active woodland management, building birdboxes, surveying or just enjoying some stories around the campfire.
Each month we organise different activities for all ages – please see our social media for upcoming dates and details of what you can expect when you come.
- Loo With a View!
We’ve got a new toilet at Treacle Valley, some photos of the build process are here and you can also find out how our ‘loo with a view’ is helping families in Nepal. - The Benefits of Crafting: A Therapeutic and Rewarding Experience
Crafting is something we do lots of at Taleblazers. It is a form of self-expression that allows people to create beautiful and useful objects and is more than just a fun hobby. It has also been shown to have a number of benefits for mental and physical health. - Earthworks – November
Despite some very heavy rain overnight we had an amazing turnout for Earthworks, with about 15 people attending! This took us a bit by surprise as we thought the woods would be far too soggy for most families, but our crew are a hardy lot and soon there was tea being brewed and work being done. - Survival Skills: Making a Quick Stick Bow
Archery, an ancient art and sport, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. There is definitely something uniquely fulfilling about crafting your own bow and arrow, even if it’s just for play! Emily demonstrates her process in a short video. - Doorstep Arts bring theatre to Treacle Valley!
For this month’s Earthworks session we have a very special treat as Doorstep Arts are joining us for an introductory workshop to site-specific theatre in the woods!