Enjoy a breath of fresh air with Nature Natters. Hazel will welcome you to our warm space at The Gatehouse in the stunning grounds of Cliffe Castle. We will start the session with a nature-based activity, no previous experience necessary. Make new friends and chat over a cuppa and refreshments. (fresh air and nature connection included). 

Activities for upcoming sessions include:

18/07/25 – Lunch, project celebration and plans for September! 12.00pm – 2.00pm

25/07/25 – Painting with Acrylics

22/08/25 – Painting with Watercolours 

19/09/25 – Take your pick painting 

More activities to be confirmed soon! 

The group will be run by Hazel Thompson, with other specialist facilitators 

Free event but places must be booked in advance. If the group is full, please add your name to the waiting list.

Get Out More, a social enterprise on a mission to help people engage with nature to feel better in mind and body.

Nature Natters is supported by:

Enjoy a breath of fresh air with Nature Natters. Hazel will welcome you to our warm space at The Gatehouse in the stunning grounds of Cliffe Castle. We will start the session with a nature-based activity, no previous experience necessary. Make new friends and chat over a cuppa and refreshments. (fresh air and nature connection included). 

Activities for upcoming sessions include:

18/07/25 – Lunch, project celebration and plans for September! 12.00pm – 2.00pm

25/07/25 – Painting with Acrylics

22/08/25 – Painting with Watercolours 

19/09/25 – Take your pick painting 

More activities to be confirmed soon! 

The group will be run by Hazel Thompson, with other specialist facilitators 

Free event but places must be booked in advance. If the group is full, please add your name to the waiting list.

Get Out More, a social enterprise on a mission to help people engage with nature to feel better in mind and body.

Nature Natters is supported by:

As part of the HAF programme we will be running a free trip to Morecambe for families on mean tested benefits. Our staff will be on hand for advice and support, but parents will need to accompany – and be responsible for – their children. Please meet at Keighley Train Station at 8.30AM. You will have a choice of return journeys, with trains available at 15:39, 17:38 and 20:03 but we will need to buy the tickets in advance. The journey to/from Keighley is 1 hour 40 mins. 

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council, the Department for Education and a donation from Bowcock Trust Fund Keighley. We will require consent for a group photo as part of the funding requirements. 

Please note: Children are required by the funder to receive Means Tested Benefit Related Free School Meals in order to take advantage of free places on our Summer provision, please get in touch if you are unsure, as we are unable to take children who are not eligible.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

As part of the HAF programme we will be taking a trip to Riddlesden St Mary’s for a Forest School session. Please meet at Good Shepherd Community Centre at 10.20AM, we will be returning at 3PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

As part of the HAF programme we will be taking a trip to Shipley Glen. Please meet at Hainworth Wood Community Centre at 10.50AM, we will be returning at 3PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A hot meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

As part of the HAF programme we will be taking a trip to Riddlesden St Mary’s for a Forest School session. Please meet at Parkwood Primary School at 10.20AM, we will be returning at 3PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

As part of the HAF programme we will be taking a trip to Temple Newsam Farm. Please meet at Good Shepherd Community Centre at 10.50AM, we will be returning at 4PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

As part of the HAF programme we will be taking a trip to Riddlesden St Mary’s for a Forest School session. Please meet at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School at 10.20AM, we will be returning at 3PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

As part of the HAF programme we will be taking a trip to Forbidden Corner. Please meet at Merlin Top Primary at 10.20AM, we will be returning at 4PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.
Please note: Children are required by the funder to receive Means Tested Benefit Related Free School Meals in order to take advantage of free places on our Summer provision, please get in touch if you are unsure, as we are unable to take children who are not eligible.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.

We will be taking a trip for 5-11 year olds to Within the Wood where we will do a range of outdoor activities and bushcraft. Please meet at Riddlesden St. Mary’s at 10.50AM, we will be returning at 4PM.

This Session is part of the HAF Summer 2025 programme funded by Bradford Council and the Department for Education.

A meal and drinks will be provided, so there is no need to send your children with a packed lunch.

Full details of meeting place, what to bring etc are in the booking confirmation which will be sent to you via email.

Key booking information:

1. If your child needs additional support please contact us prior to booking. We aim to be inclusive and will endeavour to get additional staff or volunteers to support, so we have appropriate ratios. However we need to know in advance, so please ring to discuss your child’s needs with us before booking.
2. If places have fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will contact you if places become available.
3. As these places are limited, if you are no longer able to attend then you must give us at least 24 hours notice. Failing to do this will mean we will unfortunately have to consider cancelling your future places so we can fill the programme.