Log Reindeer Making

Log Reindeer Making is happening at The Woodland Centre in Penllergare Valley Woods on Sunday 22 November, with two sessions to choose from: 11:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 2:30pm. It's a hands-on Christmas craft workshop led by Bob, a local wood craftsman who runs Bob's Bowls in the venue's Artisan Shop. The wood he uses is collected from the woods themselves, so the materials come from the very place you'll be working.

All the natural crafting materials and tools are provided, though you're welcome to bring your own decorations or ribbons to add. The end result is a rustic reindeer, intended for display at home or in the garden. It's open to adults and children aged seven and over, with children needing an adult to come along with them. Places are limited, so you'll need to book in advance.

The setting is Penllergare Valley Woods, which the Penllergare Trust has spent the last nineteen years preserving, protecting and restoring to its Victorian glory. They're a small charity that relies on grants and donations rather than council funding, so the work they do to keep the woods going is something they're quite proud of.

Tickets are £25, and adults accompanying children go free. With the two sessions running back-to-back on the Sunday, you can pick whichever time fits your day best.