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See our new School visits video
Thank you to Hackney Council’s Communications and Media team who created this new video highlighting our work with school groups. https://tinyurl.com/y2qjs2y7
Trustees required
We are seeking dynamic Trustees to join our dedicated Board, to take Kench Hill Charity into the next stage of growth. Are you passionate about the value of outdoor learning and the benefits of nature for health and well-being, especially for children and young people from areas of urban deprivation? … Read More
Country Adventures Short Breaks 2020 -Mini-holidays for special children & their families!
NEW DATES 2020: March 6-8th; May 26-28th (Half-Term); August 14-16th Register for our popular Country Adventures Short Breaks. Aged 5+, particularly Autism. Siblings and carers welcome too. The final programme is chosen with the participants. Hackney families registered with Short Breaks can use Individual Budgets to fund the trips. Support … Read More
Happy Birthday Kench Hill!
Kench Hill Centre has now been operating as a residential education facility with Hackney schools for 40 years! We celebrated our birthday with staff from Benthal Primary School during their INSET Away day.
Collect and Connect to Nature with Tesco Bag for Help
£4 000 was raised at Tesco’s Tenterden Store for the continuation of our Collect & Connect to Nature project for local schools. The money has funded a series of day visits for all classes at Tenterden Infant and Junior Schools.
Battle Abbey
Site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, monastic buildings, exhibition, gardens, WC’s, shop. April-October only. Optional Discovery Tours – Monks and Marvels or Conquest Tales £100 per class (up to 30) www.english-heritage.org.uk/education/discovery-visits/battle-abbey/ 40 minute drive.
Royal Military Canal, Appledore Village
An easy walk, no steep hills, with views across Romney Marshes, a World War 2 pill-box to explore, and the story of the Canal, built as a defence against Napoleon’s army 200 years ago. The church has interesting tapestry telling the history of the village. An alternative Monday afternoon walk … Read More
Tenterden
A little town with a big history based on the wool trade! Ideal for a comparative settlement studies, the famous High St has a wealth of historic buildings, including churches, interesting shops, services and even a steam railway. Just 10 minutes away by minibus, it is also the site of … Read More
Rare Breeds Centre
A firm favourite with all ages throughout the year, even in wet weather. A great day out combining close-up encounters with farm animals, birds of prey, woodland walks and challenging physical adventures at Mysterious Marsh and the Swing Bridge Barn. Plenty of stimulus on life cycles, with piglets and chicks … Read More