The wait is over! We’re excited to say our summer programme is back for 2021! This year we’re running weekdays for 4 weeks, starting on Monday 12th July. Each day runs from 9:30am – 3:30pm. Find out more about each group below, download the full programme and book your space
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Our amazing chairperson has decided to step down, following our recent AGM. Isobel Lindsay has been a fantastic advocate for Wiston Lodge since the formation of the charity in 2007. In this time, she has overseen the growth of the charity to a successful enterprise, which is proud to have
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We’re pleased to present our Annual Report for the financial year 2019-2020. Take an in-depth look at key stories from the year including extensive refurbishments on the lodge, work on our now-complete education hub, successful fundraising efforts, and the fantastic feedback we received from many memorable groups.
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A conversation has started with the aim of guaranteeing that our young people have the chance to take part in a residential outdoor education experience as part of the curriculum post Covid-19. A group of outdoor education centres and politicians from across Scotland have created a joint vision for the
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We are delighted to be able to show off our new-build, on the site of the Little Lodge. The new lodge creates an outdoor education hub, complete with classroom, and self-contained showering and changing facilities. Demolition of the Little Lodge was on 3 December 2019 and the foundations were laid
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Dear Guests and Supporters, Firstly, a happy new year to everyone. It goes without saying that 2020 was a bumpy one, but not without highlights. Your continued support of the work conducted here has been an absolute pleasure to receive. The overwhelming notes of support, monies received and in some
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This winter we’re offering families and groups of friends under 12 the opportunity to push their limits and try new things on our activity sessions. Reach new heights on our high ropes course or climbing wall, explore the Path of the Little People and all it has to offer, hit
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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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Through the Amazon Smile programme, you are able to donate to Wiston Lodge and it doesn’t cost you anything! Simply go to smile.amazon.co.uk, pick Wiston Lodge as your chosen charity and shop on Amazon as normal. They donate 0.5% of the total of items that you buy to us. An
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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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