Blue Mentor Jenny Luddington sat with a Guide working on a project

Dover Big Local

Dover Big Local Home Ed group:

Jenny has been supporting a group of home educated families with Dover Big Local to create their own Blue social action project. The young people have so far been involved in a range of activities, including a litter pick, river scavenger hunt and creating an edible rock pool. The group have also invited in guest speakers, including a local story teller and a Kent Wildlife Trust area manager, to talk about local blue environmental issues.

Blue Influencer Project:

Planned for Spring 2025, the group are working with a local artist to create a wildlife inspired mural, raising awareness of blue environmental issues, as well as building a small pond to create a habitat for a range of species, helping to engage families and local residents in nature.

🌊What an amazing adventure with Dover Big Local in Folkestone!
Our journey included working on the Seaside Pawprint Badge, where we sampled local seaside treats like classic fish and chips 🍟. I also shared some fascinating history about the old rock shop! 🏖️
We explored Folkestone's Creative Quarter and hunted for past installations, including the iconic Folkestone Mermaid 🧜‍♀️.
To wrap up the day, we examined the rock pools in search of sea creatures 🦀.
The young people agreed that while the beach is beautiful in the summer, there's something truly special about visiting in winter — you get the beach practically all to yourself! ❄️🌅
A fantastic day full of learning, exploration, and fun!🌊

Jenny Luddington, Blue Mentor

Dover Big Local Home Ed group in Folkestone

🌊 This week at Dover Big Local's Home Ed group, we had a fantastic time making chocolate seashells 🍫, engineering beach huts from old newspapers 🏠, and playing a beach-themed version of Beetle Drive 🦀!
We also had an inspiring "Talky But" session with the amazing Tracy Sutton, one of our fabulous Blue Influencers 🌟. Tracy shared her experiences volunteering with Shore Search, a citizen science project that gathers vital data to protect our coastline 🐚.

Jenny Luddington, Blue Mentor

Dover Big Local