VisitWoods works with partner organisations representing children and young people, older people and people with disabilities to bring woods to new audiences.

The VisitWoods outreach officer, Chris Affleck, hopes to be able to show people in East Durham what a fantastic, free resource the woods on their doorstep are, whether you want to improve your health, spend more time with the family or simply enjoy some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The VisitWoods East Durham outreach officer post is funded for three years. In this time, the outreach officer will work with small groups on a series of community-led pilot projects which will then be rolled out throughout the East Durham area.

By working with the local community and providing a wide range of activities and resources, the outreach officer will continually strive towards improving access to woods in East Durham whilst highlighting key benefits including leading a healthy lifestyle, preserving existing woodland and ongoing learning about nature and the historical background of East Durham.

Featured VisitWoods events in East Durham 

Autism Awareness Family Activity Day

Friday 8th June 11am - 2pm at Wingate Woods

Activities will include shelter building, nature hunt, woodland art etc. For more information or to book a place for you and your family contact Chris Affleck on 0191 5273333 or email chrisaffleck@woodlandtrust.org.uk . Please note there are a limited spaces so book early to avoid disapointment. Deadline for bookings is Thursday 31st May.

For more information on service available in Durham go to www.durham.gov.uk/dig DIG is an online databasewhich allows you to search for information on adult social care services, health groups and other community information on a countywide, regional and national basis.