Bridge members from Northampton and Wellingborough enjoyed a brilliant day of bushcraft with the wonderful team at Tellus Mater. Set in a peaceful rural location, the day offered the perfect balance of learning, nature, and connection.

Members took part in a hands-on workshop where they learned how to whittle safely and use knives with confidence and care.

As part of the session, they created their own tent pegs and beautifully crafted walking sticks—complete with hooks designed to help reach fruit from trees and hedgerows.

Everyone embraced the challenge and came away with new skills and a real sense of achievement.

The weather couldn’t have been better—pleasantly warm with a light breeze, ideal for spending the day outdoors. We were also lucky enough to meet some one-day-old chicks and received a generous gift of duck eggs from the farm, which were later used in the Northampton kitchen to make a delicious lunch for our members.

Speaking of food, a big thank you goes to Tellus Mater for preparing a fantastic lunch that kept everyone fuelled and smiling throughout the day.

It was a truly special experience, filled with learning, laughter, and the simple joy of being out in nature. A heartfelt thank you to Tellus Mater for hosting such a meaningful day for our members.

Bridge have taken part in multiple sessions with Tellus Mater and will continue to do so moving forward.