Registration details
To provide you with a safe and effective session, we ask for certain information as part of the booking process (e.g. emergency contact details / health concerns). You agree to answer these questions as fully and honestly as possible.
The information you provide during booking will be treated as confidential and will be used only for the purposes of a) providing Forest Families sessions in a safe and effective manner; and b) where consent has been given to receive e-newsletters, providing details of news and upcoming events from Wilder Lives. Please see wilderlives.co.uk for further details of our privacy policy.
Covid-19:
Please do not attend the event if any participants are feeling unwell, have symptoms or have tested positive for Covid-19. Please contact Liz and soon as possible and we will transfer your booking to another date.
Participants:
Forest Families sessions are designed for adults and children aged 6-12. If you are considering bringing children outside these age ranges, please contact us before booking to discuss.
Children must be accompanied, and adults will remain responsible for those children in their care. No more than 3 child tickets may be purchased per adult ticket.
Accessibility:
During the session we are likely to cover up to 1 kilometre – this will be at a slow pace. Unfortunately, however, Forest Families is not currently suitable for pushchairs, or anyone using a wheelchair / with severe mobility limitations – if you have any questions or concerns please contact us prior to the event.
Possible risks:
Forest Families and nature connection sessions involve only mild physical activity and are very safe for most people to engage in. However, all activity outdoors involves some risk, and by taking part you agree that you and any children accompanying you are physically sound to participate. You assume full responsibility for your own and their well-being.
If you and/or any children accompanying you have any medical conditions or health-related concerns it is advisable to speak to your GP/health team before attending the session. You agree to seek medical advice prior to the event if appropriate.
In addition, if you and/or any children accompanying you currently experience or have a history of serious health issues (including mental health issues, major surgery, seizures, implants, special needs or severe allergies etc), you should let us know before the session. Informing us will help us look after you and make sure the session is appropriate.
As with any event taking place outdoors in woodland, the terrain will be varied and there are likely to be various potential hazards – please follow your session leader’s instructions at all times. We will endeavour to highlight risks and guide you as safely as possible but please note that you may come across issues such as tree roots, low-hanging branches, slippery surfaces, slopes, and steps. As the venue is open to the public we may also encounter other walkers, pets, horses, and cycles etc.
Wilder Lives shall not be liable for any injury or damage to your person or property (or the person or property of anyone accompanying you to the event) arising directly or indirectly from your participation in this event, and you agree to waive and release Wilder Lives from any and all such claims, costs and damages.
Clothing and provisions:
Our sessions take place in a variety of weather conditions. As we often move slowly in the forest and stop regularly it is easy to get cold, even in the warmer months. First-time attendees often say they wish they’d worn more layers! Please therefore make sure that your whole party wears / brings clothing suitable for the outdoors that will keep you warm and dry (long trousers and sleeves, multiple layers, coat / jacket, hat and gloves), and sturdy enclosed shoes with good grip. For your own safety, Wilder Lives reserves the right to refuse participation in the session if attendees are not wearing appropriate clothing / footwear. This is at your session leader’s discretion and their decision is final.
We recommend you bring a picnic mat or groundsheet (or a large bin bag will do) to use during some exercises. If you feel you may have a problem with standing for long periods or if being on the floor is not suitable for you, you may wish to bring a small foldable chair to sit on.
Bring tissues and hand sanitizer and, if required, waterproofs, umbrella, sun protection, drinking water, and any food or medications you need.
Please note that you will need to carry anything you bring with you. We recommend using a rucksack so that you can have your hands free.
Parking at Salcey Forest:
Parking at Salcey Forest is free for Forestry England members. For non-members, Wilder Lives is able to offer discounted parking if you pre-book this through the session Eventbrite page and share the correct car number plate during the booking process. The discounted parking will entitle you to park either all day (weekdays), or until up to an hour after the finish time of your session (weekends).
Cancellation:
If it is necessary for us to cancel a session we will give you as much notice as possible and you will be offered the opportunity to either switch to an alternative Wilder Lives session or receive a full refund. Cancellation may be necessary:
- If it is not safe to proceed. Forest Families is an all-weather activity (and rain can actually bring extra benefits to a session!), but severe conditions may mean we need to cancel. This is most likely in the event of high winds, thunderstorms, or extreme cold/heat.
- If your session leader is unwell.
- If the minimum number of participants for the session (normally three) is not met.
Refunds:
If you are no longer able to attend the event, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make the place available to someone else. Refunds (less the Eventbrite booking fee) or event transfers are available up to 72 hours (3 days) prior to the start of the event. No refunds or transfers will be provided in case of non-attendance or late arrival, or if you are asked not to participate in a session due to inappropriate clothing.
Lateness:
In order not to affect other participants’ enjoyment of the session, we are unable to wait more than five minutes past the start time for late-comers.
Consent to Photography/Filming
If you indicate (e.g. as part of the event booking process) that you consent to photography/filming you are deemed to have understood and agreed to the following:
- Wilder Lives may use photographs and/or video recordings of you taken by Wilder Lives or by persons or organisations authorised on behalf of Wilder Lives for the purposes of promotional activity. These images could be used in any media (existing or later created or made available) including print and digital media formats such as websites, e-marketing, posters, banners, advertising, film, and social media.
- If used on websites, images can be viewed throughout the world and not just in the United Kingdom. Some overseas countries may not provide the same level of protection to the rights of individuals as EU/UK legislation provides.
- Some images or recordings may be kept permanently once they are published.
- You will not be paid a fee in respect of any use made of the photograph(s) and/or video recording(s).
- Copyright in the image(s) and/or video recordings will be retained by Wilder Lives.
- Wilder Lives has the right to edit, modify, crop, add to or subtract from the photographs and/or video recordings at its entire discretion and without your approval.
- You can ask Wilder Lives to stop using your images at any time, in which case these will not be used in future publications but may continue to appear in publications already in circulation.