We will cycle either to Wanstead Park (approx 9km) or Valentines Park (approx 19km) depending on the ability of the group. There will be a cafe stop once we reach the park before we return back to Frederick Bremer school in time for pick up from madrasah.
 
You will need your own bike and helmet (in the future, we hope to be able to offer bikes to borrow). We also recommend you bring some water, snacks and some gloves.
 
This ride is suitable for people who know how to ride a bike and are able to balance well, turn corners and brake. Both routes involve riding on roads although wherever possible quiet and back roads are used. You do not need to be confident at riding on roads to join the ride - we will have an experienced ride leader at the front and back of the group to facilitate junctions.  The pace of the ride will be relaxed and tailored according to the participants. The aim is for a fun and enjoyable ride!
 
We will also WhatsApp this newsletter alongside a link to the FECycle Sisters’ Only WhatsApp group

Dear Parents / Guardians,

​Walthamstow Wetlands is opening to the public on Friday 20th October. Just 15 minutes from central London, you will find a unique haven to explore, enjoy and connect with your better nature.  

We have decided to focus this trip on our nursery classes and to the newly opened Walthamstow Wetlands during the Half-Term Holidays.  The main entrance to Walthamstow Wetlands is 2 Forest Road, London N17 9NH.  The philosophy of this trip is to connect children with nature as this is part of our Islamic heritage and students are currently focusing on lesson 'Allah, The Creator' - the Qur'an states, "As for the earth, We have spread it out, and cast on it firm hills, and caused to grow therein every kind of delightful things, as a source of vision and as a lesson to every servant (of Allah) who turns (to Him for guidance)" (Qur'an 50:7-8).

There are 3 activity sessions to choose from:

1. Story Telling Session - 10am-11am 
2. Wildlife Activity 11am-12 noon
3. Crafternoon 1-3pm

You are welcome to book for all the activities, or choose between them, please book as soon as possible as there are limited places.
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(For more information on each please see the ticket link below)

If you would like to attend alongside your nursery school (5 years and under) child/ren please book your tickets directly from the link given below.  Parents / guardians must attend with their child/ren and will be responsible throughout the sessions.  This will be a great opportunity for our students to build relationships outside of the classroom space; parents to get to know each other and most importantly for students to understand their lesson 'Allah, the Creator' in its natural environment.

For more information on Walthamstow Wetlands and how to get there please visit the website.

Wassalaam,

Warmest regards,
​Hamid Mahmood