Bringing people together has all sorts of benefits for personal development – growing confidence, group work and peer support to name a few. For a long time it wasn’t possible for groups to gain these benefits through residentials, with young people really suffering as a result. We’ve loved being able
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“With residentials off the table, pupils were missing out on a big opportunity to engage themselves in developmental learning. These experiences are known to have a profoundly positive impact for young people. Taking Wiston on the road seemed like the natural way to re-engage with those who were missing out.
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There have been some changes to part of our woods! Forestry contractors have begun removing 2 hectares of non-native trees from the edge of the estate. This is all sitka spruce, which was planted as a windbreak by previous owners and is largely a forestry crop. The removal of these
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After so long without people here at Wiston, It was great for all of us and in particular me and Alan to re-engage with the various groups during the October break: Seeing in practice all the new Covid safety measures; Hearing the excited voices and cheers as folk achieved great heights on the ropes
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In the new climate of working from home it can be difficult not to feel isolated and not part of the team that you only see through a screen on a video-call. Gathering in person indoors even for work can be difficult too. How do you keep on top workforce
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We are delighted to unveil the story-telling hut, which is ready for a new role in renewable energy education on the Path of the Little People. Path Co-ordinator Alan Jones has been developing this exciting new phase of the project to combine renewables with creative and experiential learning. A new
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Check out these pictures by Ross Campbell of the latest additions to our grounds. Since 2009, Strathclyde University’s first-year architecture students have come to Wiston Lodge to design and build wooden structures that help join up the landscape with the people. Over the years about 90 structures have helped our instructors
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It’s been home to our outdoor equipment and instructors for many years, and as the year draws to a close the Little Lodge has come down, about to be replaced by a new purpose-built facility. The instructors vacated in October and the building has now been demolished to make way
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In December 2016, we successfully received a grant from BBC Children in Need that has allowed us to create the magical interpretative trail, Path of the Little People.
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In July we welcomed a group taking part in the Inspiring Enterprise Challenge 2017 down for a team build day. As part of the programme, 2 of the girls on the course created the video below about their journey, including their time with us. Their day at Wiston Lodge starts
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