Raising money for charity your thoughts?

Great response, thank you so much

I will definitely remove the alternative therapy from the list.

The idea of crystal therapy or even reflexology was surrounding relaxation in a tranquil setting but based on this strong response it will be removed from the list pronto!

Great this is just what I needed

Nature trails
Crafts
Mince pies and hot drinks?
local hand made goods/recycled wood as suggested

All would be in a marquee (with heat)

I would also be interested in arranging a local youth choir to sing Christmas carols on a separate day, again seating and marquee provided with the woods lit up with lights.

And it's a big no from me.

I wonder where this is taking place. I would go, but definitely not to the crystal therapy thing.
Wooden gifts would certainly be a something I would buy.

Sounds a bit of a strange mixture: alternative therapy and making Christmas cards. I myself would not want to do any of that in the woods and definitely not crystal "therapy".

Sounds a brilliant idea in general but, as Ariadne mentioned, you would need to be covered by insurance. Someone is bound to trip over a tree root or walk into a holly bush or something similar! Sometimes the charity for whom you are raising money can use their 'umbrella' insurance to cover you. Worth asking.

Agree with Bags

I agree with thatbags

I have some excellent calcite crystals and some garnets in my garden shed. not to mention a wide variety of other mineral samples. Should I start a therapy business?

I wouldn't go anywhere for crystal therapy, even if it were free. The rest sounds good.

What exactly is the local charity?

Wonderful idea. Can you tell us where you are or send a PM.

I think winter in the woods is lovely..I go on more walks at the local aboretum in autumn and winter than in Summer.

I am not personally a fan of crystal therapy but the other activities sound great, especially if some are designed for children to do. £4 sounds ok..is there discount for mutiples??

I think it might be too cold by then?

Agree that you need things to sell, maybe inexpensive stocking fillers?

I'd be turned off by the crystal therapy I'm afraid.

It's not something I would do, but if I liked the charity I would happily just donate
Good luck though.

Sounds good. If I attended an event like this I'd like to see activities like wood turning, and possibly be able to buy products made from recycled wood. Have you any connection with the Woodland Trust?

I think they sound lovely ideas. I would definitely go. I love the idea of Christmas decorations from natural products and the nature walk. If you're local to me I'd definitely come.

I have seen woods with things like this happening, and thought it was lovely! There was also a "magic" trail for children, with lights in the trees - a sort of treasure hunt. Good luck! And good luck with the risk assessments etc - not trying to depress you but they are a fact of life.