The Human Nature Project - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

No - we apologise for any inconvenience but we have to take into account the needs of other attendees.

Are the sessions suitable for non english speakers?

Yes - if you can bring someone along to translate for you. (please book their place as well so we know how many people are attending)

How do I get there?

Address:

The Green Barn, Leigh Woods.

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Bus Instructions/Directions:

Accessible by bus: take the X4 'Bristol - Portishead' bus from Bristol Bus Station.

1. You’ll pass an entrance to Ashton Court, 1 kilometre later, when you get to the traffic lights which signpost to Clevedon on the left, request the bus to stop at the next stop, by ringing the bell.

2. You’ll get off at the next stop. (which is called ‘The Gateway’). NB. The stop is 3 stops after the Uwe Bower Ashton city campus stop.

3. It’s about 900 metres - around a 10-15 minute walk from here. Keep heading in the direction of the bus and cross the road once you get to the Clifton College Sports Ground.

4. You will pass a large stone archway and just beyond, you will find the entrance to the woods - look out for the Forestry England sign.

5. Walk all the way to the very end of the long driveway/lane until you get to where the carpark widens out. 

6. Look out for the large wooden signs - there will be a signpost for the Human Nature Project indicating the path. 

7. Go down the path for 200 metres

8. When you get to a ‘crossroads’ in the path, which is marked by a wooden post, turn left and that track will take you to the Green Barn (100 metres). 

Driving / Cycling / Walking directions: 

1. Turn off the A369 / Abbots Leigh Road when you see the Forestry England sign for Leigh Woods. It’s opposite the Clifton College spots ground. 

2. Drive all the way to the very end of the long driveway/lane until you get to where the carpark widens out. 

3. Look out for the large wooden signs - there will be a signpost for the Human Nature Project indicating the path. 

4. Go down the path for 200 metres

5. When you get to a ‘crossroads’ in the path, which is market by a wooden post, turn left and that track will take you to the Green Barn (100 metres). 

   IMPORTANT - Please don’t try to enter Leigh Woods via the North Road Entrance. You’re entering the woods from the wrong side - it’s a long walk from this entrance and impossible to direct! You are likely to get lost finding the Green Barn this way. Only enter from the Forestry England carpark and be sure to follow our directions. 

Do I have to pay for parking?

Yes. Please make sure that you do buy a £4 parking ticket that covers the full time you will be in the woods. NB. The ticket machines do not take cash so do bring a card. Unfortunately number plate recognition is now active in the carpark and fines are sent out to those who overstayed or were un-ticketed. If the ticket machine is not working, we recommend that you take a film of the machine to enable you to appeal any fine that you incur.

Will a taxi take me all the way to the green barn?

Taxis should take you all the way to where the path into the woods begins - ask your driver to drive all the way to the very end of the long driveway/lane until you get to where the carpark widens out.

How do I get there if I don’t have a car?

Please see the above question “How do I get to Leigh Woods? And how do I find you in Leigh Woods?” which describes the bus route and directions. Leigh woods is accessible by bike and taxi also.

Will there be a toilet?

Yes, there is a disabled access toilet on site at the Green Barn

What happens if a session is cancelled?

We will send out a session cancellation email (sent from no-reply@calendly.com) we aim to give as much notice as we can, but in the case of illness/dangerous weather, it may not be possible to give more than 2 hours notice. 

What if I have low mobility?

The path to the Green Barn is level and is wheelchair accessible. There are no steps. There are no hand rails on the path. If you are a wheelchair user, please email us at info@wearelightbox.co.uk prior to your session (with at least 24 hours notice) so we can prepare any necessary modifications to the session to ensure you have a positive experience.

What level of fitness do I need to participate?  

Walking from the car park to the Green Barn is a 300 metre distance. 

Walking from the nearest bus stop to the Green Barn is a 1.2 kilometre distance.

At the green barn there is bench seating and portable stools - you are sit as much as you need to throughout the session.

Is there wheelchair access?

Yes, the path to the Green Barn is level and wheelchair accessible. The session can be adapted to suit wheelchair users better, please email us prior to your session (with at least 24 hours notice) - info@wearelightbox.co.uk. There is a disabled access toilet on site at the Green Barn

If the weather is bad, will the session still be running?

Yes, this is an all-weather service! We can land blankets, hand-warmers and waterproofs if needed. The only weather which may lead to us cancelling the session is if there are exceptionally high winds (and a risk from falling branches) you would receive a cancellation email in this case. 

How do I book on?

Please visit this link to make your booking: https://calendly.com/light-box/human-nature-project-2024

Do I need to do all 7 sessions?

No, they work on a standalone basis, but you are welcome to complete all 7 sessions. 

Do you have a waiting list for fully booked sessions?

No, we do not operate a waiting list if the session you want to book onto is fully booked. Our booking system auto-sends a reminder email to all participants of a session 24 hours in advance of it. This usually results in an average of 3-4 people cancelling their spot, so a tip is to check the booking page the day before the session - you are likely to find that a spot has become available.

What are the different sessions about?

Each of the sessions has a discussion component that takes place after the forest therapy where one of the following themes will be explored: 

• Creativity 

• Choice

• Connection

• Centredness 

• Character

• Curiosity 

• Confidence

Please see this page to make your booking - https://calendly.com/light-box/human-nature-project-2024

How do I phone you?

We don’t have a phone line. Sorry if it’s an inconvenience for you. Please email info@wearelightbox.co.uk for all enquiries.

How do I get in touch with someone from the project?

Please email info@wearelightbox.co.uk for all enquiries. 

I didn’t receive a booking confirmation

Assuming you entered your email address correctly, these emails are sent from ‘no-reply@calendly.com’ please check your junk folder for these emails. Can’t find it and need to check? Email us: info@wearelightbox.co.uk  

How do I check I’m on the list for my session?

Check your inbox for the confirmation/reminder email which you will receive for each session booked on. Can’t find it and need to check? Email us: info@wearelightbox.co.uk

How do I make a group booking?

'Calendly' manages all our bookings for us - including any group bookings. You can use this online booking system here. Book each group member on one-by-one. If you need to manage the group booking on behalf of your clients, it is possible to use your own email address for each one of the bookings. Calendly shows how many spaces are available on each session which will be helpful when booking a session with enough spaces for your group.

How do I cancel my booking?

There is a button at the bottom of your confirmation email and reminder email which you can use to cancel your place. Please give as much notice as possible when cancelling. See screenshot: 

Can’t find your confirmation or reminder emails? Assuming you entered your email address correctly, these emails are sent from ‘no-reply@calendly.com’ please check your junk folder for these emails. 

Do you have any job vacancies?

Not currently.

Do you need volunteers?

We recruit for volunteers once a year - recruitment for 2024 is complete.

Do you run resilience workshops for workplace or team days?

Yes! Please email info@wearelightbox.co.uk to discuss

Can you signpost me to other wellness activities?

For sure! We have a dedicated part of our website for this: www.wearelightbox.co.uk/signposting

Will you be running The Happiness Project again? 

We don’t plan to. The ‘Human Nature Project’ is our new direction.