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  Fun In A Box                                              Orienteering 

Children at a pond dipping eventMap used for orienteering

 

 

Fun In A Box 

Fun In A Box is aimed at schools, youth and community groups.
The boxes, based in Nottinghamshire, contain all you need to lead a range of countryside based activities.
There are 17 titles to borrow, all aimed at helping groups explore the natural world - whether it be outdoors or indoors.

The titles range from kite flying to minibeast hunting and shelterbuilding to paper making.  There is something for everyone. 

It couldn’t be easier.  Just fill in a registration form and send it back along with a cheque for £30.  Then borrow as many boxes as you want in two years.   

For a registration form or to find out more information contact;
Amy Chandler
Sherwood Forest District Office
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
NG21 9JL

Telephone: 01623 822 447


Orienteering

Orienteering is a sport in which participants navigate round a course using a specially drawn map to find particular posts or control points, collecting clues as they go.  At Sherwood Pines there are three permanent courses that are available to various groups or individuals.

Pinewood Puzzle - Designed for young children, although there is no age restriction on those who wish to have a go! It is based around the Visitor Centre area, with letters and pictures as the clues.

Schools/Groups course -   Available to pre booked schools/groups, this is a basic course on a specially designated site further in the forest. Further information on this site and other orienteering activities are available by contacting the education team at Sherwood Pines.

Permanent course - This covers the whole of  Sherwood Pines, but has various suggested routes ranging from an easy family route of 2.5km to more challenging courses or even cycle routes.  Maps and instructions are available from the Sherwood Pines Cycle shop for a small charge.

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