From wild times in the woods to career in classroom

Happy memories of fun in the woods will accompany the coordinator of a project for families as she embarks on a new career in the classroom.
By Chrissie Redford
Published 17th Aug 2020, 12:11 BST
Updated 17th Aug 2020, 12:14 BST
Memories - remote 'craft along' sessions that Tracy held online from home for families during lockdownMemories - remote 'craft along' sessions that Tracy held online from home for families during lockdown
Memories - remote 'craft along' sessions that Tracy held online from home for families during lockdown

Tracy Sherwood joined the ECO Centre five years ago to launch Flourishing Families.

Before she starts her new life, Tracy wanted to share some of her favourite memories.

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She said: "!I loved coordinating the National Lottery funded Flourishing Families project at the ECO centre - connecting families with nature and each other.

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Pond dipping at the Eco Centre as part of weekly nature clubs for under fivesPond dipping at the Eco Centre as part of weekly nature clubs for under fives
Pond dipping at the Eco Centre as part of weekly nature clubs for under fives

"It was a dream project to be part of. The ECO centre is a very special place and I was privileged to see so many 'forest tots' grow and develop.

"As well as weekly sessions for pre-schoolers at the ECO centre, I took nature based activities all across the community; into schools, nurseries and community groups and made so many friends along the way.

"I will never forget how the community came together to support the well-being packs for children over lockdown.

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"I'm moving onto working in primary education; and will be taking lots of lovely memories from my time at the ECO centre with me.

Free community event 'decorate bug boxes' in collaboration with the Hildreds Shopping CentreFree community event 'decorate bug boxes' in collaboration with the Hildreds Shopping Centre
Free community event 'decorate bug boxes' in collaboration with the Hildreds Shopping Centre

"I want to thank the ECO team and everyone who has been a part of this project for their support."

Paul Charles, director at the ECO Centre, says: "The Centre will, of course, continue to run Flourishing Families sessions until and beyond the project end date in mid-December,. It remains an amazing place to experience, along with all the other projects and activities offered for all ages.

"Our long-term opportunities offer the chance to Volunteer, take part in Adult Education, Autism and Mental Health sessions, enjoy healthy living activities, the hugely popular and long running 'School in the Woods', adult work placements, skills building sessions, the MOVE project, Family Learning, Wild Child school holiday activities, family fun sessions, birthday and other parties and many more throughout the year.

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"I would like to thank Tracy for adding to the projects at the Centre and will miss her loads!!

Celebrating the Lottery grant at the ECO centre.Celebrating the Lottery grant at the ECO centre.
Celebrating the Lottery grant at the ECO centre.

"Team Eco wish her the very best for her next steps and look forward to our paths crossing soon and working with her at some point again in the future"

*For more details about the Eco Centre and the exciting plans for the rest of the summer, visit the Facebook pages 'TheCoastal EcoCentre' or 'Paul Charles'. Watch this space over the weekend for announcements about our re-opening to the public.