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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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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With a weather-proof house so important for Wiston Lodge’s work, the roof repairs are vital. Thanks to Bill’s efforts the first phase of work can begin. He has previously raised money for charities by cycling the length of the country. This time Bill was joined by two friends, Trevor Bailey
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