2. Based at Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Reconnect children with the natural world in a playful way. The target group has traditionally been children and families Reach approx 4000 children every year.

4. Challenging activities such as rope swings, woodwork, whittling and races are most popular They really help children to overcome fears, develop new skills and help to develop confidence and build self esteem.

5. GROUP ACTIVITIES BUILD NEW FRIENDSHIPS

6. These pictures were taken at a community consultation event at Mayhill Road Park in Ross on Wye. The park is run down with swings and equipment removed for safety reasons. Herefordshire Housing and WildPlay are both keen to develop the area so Pete and Jo met to discuss how they could work together to do this…. In the same meeting Villa Street was mentioned due to an adjacent Nature Reserve.

7. Wellbeing Innovation Fund OUTCOMES Enable individuals Less reliance on health and social care Reduce isolation and loneliness Older people People with disabilities Support people locally More support for carers Improved healthy lifestyles

8. THE INSPIRATION….. National Trust.. Natural Childhood Report by Stephen Moss (2012) The Big Lottery’s 2013 National Wellbeing Evaluation RSPB Natural Thinking report written by William Bird (2007) OUTDOOR SOCIAL ACTIVITY= HEALTHIER, HAPPIER PEOPLE

9. The Site

10. Grow Your Own Community- Its WildPlay for everyone! Intergenerational community project Developing green spaces around Villa Street Developing USE of green spaces Community cohesion Getting people outdoors Social activities Fresh air, exercise, learning new skills

12. Tea Party Launch Event