Kindred Collective: Intergenerational carers group
Welcoming grandparents, foster carers, extended family members and all who have regular caring responsibility for a young child; come with or without your little one to meet neighbours in this relaxed setting.
We often explore nature together in the NaturEscape and alwayss have good coffee! Drop in and make friends. Runs weekly, Fridays from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
A relaxed intergenerational get together for people caring for children regularly. We welcome grandparents, foster parents, extended relatives and others who look after a child on a regular basis; focussing on enjoying nature along with good company.
You are welcome with or without the children you care for, and you will find refreshments, play resources for children and meet friendly neighbours and new friends.
With thanks to The Nature Effect CIC for partnering with us, and the National Lottery Community Fund for their generosity.
Flo’s Intergenerational Group with Museum of Natural History’s HOPE team
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History have teamed up with Flo’s The Place in the Park to run a monthly group for grandparents and other carers who look after young children, where they can investigate British Insects and explore how we can protect their habitats.
This collaboration is part of the ambitious HOPE for the Future Project and Flo’s family support at The Nature Escape space in Florence Park. You are welcome with or without the children that you care for.
Running monthly on the first Friday of each month. To book your spot, click here: https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/flo-s-the-place-in-the-park-people-place-and-participation-ltd-oxford-flo-s-the-place-in-the-park-flo-s-intergenerational-group-with-museum-of-natural-history-s-hope-team
Community Craft Evenings
Community Craft Evenings have started fortnightly at Flo’s. Running from 7:15pm to 9:15pm on Thursdays.
A social evening of crafting with company. Bring your own project to finish and share ideas over a pot of tea and some delicious cake. £2/£4.
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Who is it for? Everyone. Anyone. If you enjoy crafts and have a project to work on, come along! It is a great way to meet fellow crafters.
What type of crafts are welcome? That is up to you. Bring your sewing, knitting, paper folding, rock painting, drawing… the list is endless.
I am a new parent – can I bring my baby? Absolutely! We would love to welcome you. There is a side room where a pram can go or to have quiet for a baby sleeping. You will also find changing facilities available.
Does it matter if I don’t know anyone? Not at all, please join us and make news friends.
Optional: If you would like to teach a craft workshop in the future it would be great to meet you and chat through ideas. See less
Flo’s Story Explorers with Fern the Fox
Thursday at 10:30am, suitable for 0-3 year olds with their parent/carer.
We can’t wait to go on an adventure with you!
£5 per session or £2.50 for siblings or concessions. This is an open concession available for
anyone who may require it in these extraordinary times.Walk ins/cash on the day also welcome, but booking ahead secures your spot to avoid
disappointment.
Find out more: What is Story Explorers with Fern the Fox
Nature Creators
Using natural resources to make fun crafts and art through nature.
Thursdays during term time, 13:30–14:30
Bring your grown up and learn how to make a fairy door, a pinecone hedgehog, flower art and more! Each week Victoria will lead a craft in a relaxed friendly environment where we can explore the world around us whilst making some great crafts to take home.
Where? At Flo’s, in the Pavllion – black building next door to the café. There are toilets on site with baby changing facilities. A small number of buggy’s can be left in the porch area.
Who? A drop-in session for ages 2-5 year olds and their families during term-time.
