Working with nature
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Neroche Woodlanders is an award winning social enterprise based at Young Wood, one hundred acres of magical and beautiful forest on the edge of the Blackdown Hills near Taunton in Somerset.
Young Wood is a wild, inspiring place where nature is our setting, our muse and our guide. We work with that nature to improve people's lives, while making the woods richer for wildlife. We encourage children, young people, adults, families and organisations to learn about the nature around them, to find their own place in the world, to build connections with others and to experience a deeper connection with their own wild nature. Through all of this we aim to celebrate the beauty and diversity of this Earth and play our part to support thriving life. Join us! |
We're raising funds for our foundations |
We apply for funds to help with much of our work. We can do that because we are charitable. But many of those funders will not contribute to our running costs, and they keep going up. So you can help us by making a donation to help keep our foundations stable. This is not the 'sexy' stuff, but it's what keeps the team going. THANK YOU 😊
How your money helps.... Rent, insurance, accountancy fees, meetings, staffing, repairs to structures... all cost. This link takes you to pay via Stripe
Prefer to donate by BACS? Use: Neroche Woodlanders Limited, Account No: 67232112, Sort Code: 08-92-99 Become a member of Neroche Woodlanders and have a say in how we run. £5 to join, £10 a year to stay a member.
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"Your work is inspirational and such a good example of diverse partners coming together and innovating in the care and support of vulnerable people. Hugely down to your energy and commitment I’m sure. It’s been a pleasure to learn about you and I wish you the very best for Neroche Woodlanders and all who sail in her."
John Muir Award England Inclusion Manager
What a wonderful 3 hours with such incredible facilitators, volunteers and 4 other families. It’s such a gift to access a few moments to have ‘normal’ conversations with other adults around the camp fire knowing all the children are Safe with the ‘yes space’ along with brilliant creative thinking meaning you can really relax.
Parent of child with disability
John Muir Award England Inclusion Manager
What a wonderful 3 hours with such incredible facilitators, volunteers and 4 other families. It’s such a gift to access a few moments to have ‘normal’ conversations with other adults around the camp fire knowing all the children are Safe with the ‘yes space’ along with brilliant creative thinking meaning you can really relax.
Parent of child with disability
May 2025
Beltane Event for Families & Adults
Sunday May 4th 10.30 am-13.00pm
We will gather around the campfire and in the roundhouse. Beltane (or Beltain) is the start of the most active part of the growing season in our part of the world. It's a time to mark the fertility of the land, and in the countryside the Hawthorne and Elder are usually in flower, and many other spring flowers are fully blossoming. Celebrations are focused on the weaving together of energies, like with Maypole dancing where different colours are woven as the dance takes place. New growth and life comes from a 'marriage' of different forces or elements, like pollen arriving on the stamens of flowers so that seeds or berries can grow.
For more information and to book
Nature Wellbeing
The Taking Root Group
Tue, 6 May 10am - 2.30pm
Tue, 13 May 10am - 2.30pm
Tue, 20 May 10am - 2.30pm
An introduction to nature wellbeing.
Good news! Neroche Woodlanders have funding from the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery for a new group of adult nature-wellbeing sessions at Young Wood near Taunton, for people with mild to moderate mental health needs.
To find out more click here
The Blooming Brambles Group
14th May - 10am - 2.45pm
21st May - 10am - 2.45pm
Taking care of yourself and the woods.
The Blooming Brambles Group is about learning the balance between taking care of yourself, getting what’s needed, and taking care of the woods, the land, and other humans. For people who have been to a previous nature-wellbeing group, and feel ready to spend time in the woods to work collaboratively and help look after the woods through practical tasks.
To find out more click here
Young Saplings
Fri, 2 May 9:30am - 11am
Fri, 9th May 9:30am - 11am
Fri, 16th May 9:30am - 11am
Fri, 23rd May 9:30am - 11am
Parent/Carer & Toddler Group Forest School (for children aged 0-5 year olds)
Based on Forest School principles, these year round sessions support child development, nature connection, social interaction and good old fashioned play.
We are fully booked, however, please get in touch if you would like to go on the waiting list as children move on to other places or pre-schools - contact Sarah for the waiting list [email protected].
To find out more click here
Wild Explorer Parent and Toddler Group
None for May
This is part of our Wild Explorers new funded project. For children under the age of 5 years old, to come to the woods and explore the natural world. These sessions are based on the Forest School approach and each week will have lots of child lead play.
Contact Sarah for more information [email protected]
To find out more click here
Send Families in the Forest
None for May
For Somerset families who have a child with a disability. That may be visible or diagnosed condition or impairment, or it may be hidden or hard to see. We think our sessions are most suitable for children aged 5-12 and their families and siblings.
Neroche Conservation Volunteers Sessions
Wed May 7 - 9:30am - 3:00pm - NCV - Young Wood
Wed May 14 - 9:30am - 3:00pm - NCV - Otterhead Lakes
Wed May 21 - 9:30am - 3:00pm - NCV - Keepers Field
Wed May 28 - 9:30am - 3:00pm - NCV - Mt Fancy
Neroche Conservation Volunteers are busy in the woods and other places on Wednesdays and you are welcome to join in. Contact Gavin [email protected]
To find out more click here
Happy Healthy Holidays
None for May
Activities days for children as part of the Happy Health Holidays scheme.
These Activity Days are for children aged 5 - 11 and free transport is provided, with various bus picks available. Places are FREE for children on free school meals or who are thought to be vulnerable in another way. The school will give you a voucher code to make a booking and they can help you book.
Families who have a child with a disability
27th May 2025 - Fully Booked
Thanks to the Somerset County Council Inclusion Team, we are offering very subsidised sessions in the holidays for Somerset families who have a child with a disability. That may be visible or diagnosed condition or impairment, or it may be hidden or hard to see. Our sessions are most suitable for children aged 5-12 and their families and siblings. Bookings open when an email comes out to families or go here.
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Our Woodland Location
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Directions to Young Wood, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton TA3 5AZ Two miles south of Taunton in Somerset, near the village of Staple Fitzpaine To find us please download these directions. DON'T USE SATNAV or GOOGLE DIRECTIONS |
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