About Wyldwoods
Wyldwoods was set up in September 2007 by Stephanie Brett - a teacher with many years experience in the area of special needs education and provision.
Based at Dean Corner Farmhouse near Broseley, Shropshire, the organisation is set up to "meet the needs of disadvantaged individuals through meaningful, practical, rural experiences." It aims to achieve this by offering unique opportunities in small animal care, arts and craft skills, gardening, pond dipping, nature trails and other rural activities to those for whom mainstream education can't provide suitable stimulus.
Wyldwoods also offers a range of other opportunities (you name it, we can do it!) to groups and individuals from Shropshire and the West Midlands that find themselves disadvantaged financially, geographically or socially. We are always open to suggestions for workshops, courses and talks etc - use the quick link below or write or telephone using the details on the contact us page.
The site at Dean Corner has a 3.5 acre paddock, a 40 x 16m pond, large, dry workshops with power and water, a 16ft diameter Mongolian yurt (a circular tent), vegetable beds, a wooden 'henge', covered outdoor instruction area, play trail and a small woodland area. There are safe country paths and bridleways to walk, and the whole area is situated in a peaceful, idyllic spot, away from noisy roads and other buildings, yet just a 15 minute walk from the centre of Broseley.
Wyldwoods is funded through many different means. Grants from charitable trusts, individuals and companies help with many aspects of the work, and funding through partnership links with local colleges and social services make up the bulk of financial assistance.
Wyldwoods is a registered charity. No.1128886.
Wyldwoods is:
Stephanie Brett - founder, fundraiser, chief cook and bottle washer. Trustee.
Anne-Marie Lagram - lead tutor with extensive knowledge and experience of all age groups and abilities.
Julian Evans - part-time tutor, designer, webmaster and dogsbody.
Harold Taylor - legendary highly-skilled woodworker... from Rochdale
Tony Berkeley - retired educationalist. Tony was IT advisor to Shropshire schools, an OFSTED inspector, a former science teacher and chemist. He also looks a bit like a Sean Bean / Alan Rickman cross. Chair of trustees.
Peter Shearer - volunteer, green woodwork enthusiast, wand maker. Trustee.
Andrew Mason - management consultant and board member of the Shropshire Primary Care Trust. Trustee.
Wyldwoods is a registered Charity. Registration No 1128886.