About this Event
1 x Walk
An inspiring walk from Cannop Ponds
When Wed 13th November 11am - 1pm
Where Park & meet on the roadside
Cost suggested donation of £5+ will help towards materials
Fitness Level easy
Walk
2 hour walk with lots of stops to respond to Nature
An easy but interesting walk from Cannop Saw Mills to the Monument Pit- Memorial along woodland paths. Drawing materials and notebook will be provided with prompts from our guide to respond through writing, photography, sketching & mark-making. Spaces limited, book today.
Lunchtime
You are welcome to by buy lunch/coffee/cake afterwards from Hopewell Cafe afterwards.
Need to know
This walk around the first pond is flat/easy but please wear suitable walking boot/shoes, waterproof/warm jacket, weather appropriate.
Try to be as ‘hands free’ as possible.
Notebooks will be provided and art materials but if participants wish to bring any of their own thats fine.
Cost – suggested donation of £5 will help towards the materials
Tickets are by donation. We are a not-for-profit organisation. All proceeds go towards funding for our activities and events, cultivating creative communities throughout the Forest of Dean.
Your Canopy Leader
A walk designed and guided by Roger Drury. Roger is a community arts worker and a member of the Canopy steering committee. Based and working in The Forest of Dean and environs since 1986. He develops creative activity, engaging with communities, working with all ages and abilities. Projects have included setting up Coleford festival of Words, Forest of Dean Community radio, Incomplete Histories, Oh Crumbs spoken word live events, Last Thursday live performances and Glos Writers Network. He is a writer/performer member of Custard Ceili Band & the Pukes.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cannop Ponds - Forestry England, New Road, Lydney, United Kingdom
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