Location: Fort Burgoyne
Date: 13th August 2023
Blog Written by: Gini (Founder)
It was a windy day at Fort Burgoyne, which began with a few small droplets of rain. The sun came out, but after most stall holders had given up with their gazebos.
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27 April 2023 - Bright late spring spells brought patches of blue skies to today's scoot along the cycle trail by the North Downs Way above Samphire Hoe.Â
Samphire Hoe was created at the time of the Channel Tunnel construction. Find on more on the linkâŚ
The project featured throughout the county on both BBC South East Today and BBC Radio Kent on 20 and 21 April 2023.
Read a summary of the broâŚ
Thursday 2 March 2023 - The early spring sun shone through the crisp morning air at the Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone.
Our monthly wellbeing group met at the Lift Cafe for deliciously strong hot coffee and the kind loan of a hot wâŚ
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch was coming up the weekend after our fortnightly visit to Fort Burgoyne. So a morning of light drizzle didn't dampen our spirits as we got ready to help our feathered friends.
We welcomed new families to our group, and âŚ
It felt warm at the Warren in Folkestone, even though the temperature was a wintry 1°c.
We felt the vitamin 'sea' from the Channel while we soaked up vitamin D from the sun.Â
The fresh tangâŚ
There's exciting work going on to renovate our usual space in the casemates - so the kind folk who manage this historical place are letâŚ
Our first Wellbeing Walk of 2023 , brought chattering magpies, blowing bubbles and climbing spiders' webs.Â
North Downs Way Ambassador and poet Michael Harden led the walk at the Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone.Â
We hope you enjoy reading his versâŚ
Wild with Wheels Founder Gini MItchell writes on 15 December 2022Â Â
We spent a gorgeous sunny and creative morning at historic Fort Burgoyne in Dover.
We were a tiny group because of Wheelers struck by Covid and the usual winter bugsâŚ
We met for our 2022 Festive Scoot at Folkestone's Warren and became the Ice Breakers, enjoying the sound of ice made as we rolled over the broken pieces of former puddles.
Bright warm sunshine kept our outdoor adventure nice and pleasaâŚ
It was a real pleasure exploring the gorgeous countryside of Shorne Woods on 24 November for our High Needs Nature Experience.
We like to visit Shorne Woods once in each season as there is safe disabled friendly parking, Tramper All teâŚ
It was a joy to welcome members and volunteers from the incredible community group Touchbase Care to Fort Burgoyne.Â
As the rain fell on 15 November 2022, we couldn't go on the nature walk we had planned at the historic site. So we brought nature indoorâŚ
Founder Gini Mitchell writes -
Wild with Wheelers had a delightful wheeled adventure at the Warren the day before Armistice Day 2022.
Find out more about the Armistice - the agreement to end fighting in the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiatâŚ
Founder Gini Mitchell writes - Days are getting wetter and cooler as we head into winter, and it's not much fun shivering in a damp wheelchair.
So we at Wild with Wheels have the answer.
One of our favourite locations, Fort Burgoyne, offers shelter froâŚ
'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?' It may have been October but it was bright and warm as we headed to the Lower Leas Coastal Path in Folkestone.
Our storytelling wordsmith Karen Hart introduced National Poetry Day, theâŚ
Thursday 29 September 2022
Our Wild Wheelers spent a beautiful morning exploring Fort Burgoyne.Â
Walk Leader Gini Mitchell talked about the Fort's important role as protection for nearby Dover Castle - 'the key to England'.
She sharedâŚ
Going through the newly unlocked gate was a significant moment of achievement. Our tâŚ
Butterfly Conservation's Butterflycount is an annual event to measure the health of our environment. We visited Great Farthingloe Farm, next to the North Downs Way near Dover and Samphire Hoe.
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It was a glorious morning exploring Russell Gardens and Bushy Ruff Country Park on Thursday 14 July 2022.
Local amateur historian Norman Sands, who is disabled and uses a wheelchair, taughtâŚ
July is Disability Pride Month. 2022 marks the 32nd year after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990.
The Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
The month is a time to recognize and celebrate howâŚ
We tried to imagine life with restricted sight and hearing for #DeafblindAwarenessWeekÂ
The charity Sense hold this awareness week each year on around the birthday of Helen Keller.Â
Deafblindness is having both sight and hearing lâŚ
Wild with Wheels celebrated #InsectWeek with a fabulous session on Thursday 23 June. We explored habitats, spotted insects, and examined invertebrates and tiny creatures.
One participant said: 'We had an absolutely fantastic time, so glad we came along,âŚ
A new scheme helping people with disabilities and impairments to access the beauties of the Kent countryside is being launched on Kent Day - Thursday 26 May 2022.
Wild With Wheels offers fundeâŚ
We are delighted to receive funding through Farming in Protected Landscapes with Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beautyand the UK government's Department for Enviornent, Food, and Rural Affairs - DEFRA. Â
Wild With Wheels project founder Gini MiâŚ
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