Dawn After Night, Spring After Winter is an inspiring project made by artists David Blandy & Daniel Locke to make an evocative game publication of local mythologies and the natural world that will take players through two different interactive nature trails at Hutchinson’s Bank in New Addington, and Box Hill.

This project is part of a national arts programme, Nature Calling, connecting and deepening engagement with the landscape. The aim is to listen to our communities and ensure our landscapes are a place for everyone.

Location:
The first new trail is at Hutchinson’s Bank, a nature reserve near the residential community of New Addington in Croydon. The second trail at Box Hill will launch with a live event on July 19th. Follow us on instagram to hear more about this! @copy_paste_coop

Saturday May 10th, Hutchinson’s Bank Launch Events!

Join our qualified Forest School provider, Carrie, for a fun Forest School session at local nature reserve Hutchinson's Bank. Children will have the opportunity to play games, create natural crafts, discover wildlife, and experience the wonders of nature.

Forest School offers children a child-centered learning experience in a natural environment, inspiring them to explore, discover, and learn through hands-on activities. By encouraging learner-led exploration, it nurtures confidence, creativity, and a deep connection with nature.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and make new friends. See you there!

When: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Time: 9:45 - 11:30am
Spaces available: 15 spaces will be allocated in order of signing up, you will receive an email confirming you have a spot.
Who is this for: This free activity is suitable for children aged 5-10 years old. Please note this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or buggies as the terrain is steep and bumpy. Parent/carer must remain with their children at all times.
Where to meet: Please meet us outside Fisher’s Farm Recycling Centre, North Downs Road, CR0 0LB at 9:45am. Please be on time as we will be walking together to the start of the Forest school session. See the map for directions.
What to wear & bring: This event will take place in all weathers. Please wear suitable footwear (closed-toe shoes) and clothing for the conditions on the day. We strongly recommend that you wear long sleeved clothing and cover legs due to the risk of brambles or tick bites. If sunny, it is also recommended that children taking part wear a hat and sunscreen. Please also bring a water bottle and snacks as there are no refreshments available nearby. Please also bring any medication you require such as asthma inhalers or epi pens.
No toilets on site: Please head to a cafe on the high street.

How to sign up: Please reserve a free space here.

Carrie is a qualified teacher and Level 3 Forest School Leader. She is deeply passionate about the mental health and well-being of children, an advocate for the power of play, and strongly believes in the many benefits of children spending time outdoors and connecting with the natural world.

A free BSL (British Sign Language) guided walk with Martin Glover, BSL Guide 10:15am - 12pm

Together we will walk the new route, exploring the flora and fauna of Hutchinson’s Bank. We will all take part in playing the game along the way, using our imagination as it is inspired by the natural world.

When: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Time: 10:15am - 12:00pm
Who is this for: Martin Glover, a Deaf BSL user, an architect and art facilitator will lead the walk in British Sign Language only and remind that it is designed for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and friends. 

Please note there will be no voiceover interpretation.

Please also note this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or buggies as the terrain is steep and bumpy. Children are very welcome, but their parent/carer must remain with them at all times.
Where to meet: Please meet us outside Fisher’s Farm Recycling Centre, North Downs Road, CR0 0LB at 10:15am. Please be on time as we will be walking together to get to the start of the trail or to the start of the Forest school session. See map.
What to wear & bring: This event will take place in all weathers. Please wear suitable footwear (closed-toe shoes) and clothing for the conditions on the day. We strongly recommend that you wear long sleeved clothing and cover legs due to the risk of brambles or tick bites. If sunny, it is also recommended that children taking part wear a hat and sunscreen. Please also bring a water bottle and snacks as there are no refreshments available nearby. Please also bring any medication you require such as asthma inhalers or epi pens. 
No toilets on site, please head to a cafe on the high street.

How to sign up: Please reserve a free space here.

BSL Guide Martin Glover: A qualified architect and art facilitator, Martin Glover is deaf and a native British Sign Language (BSL) user. He is also an established tour guide, covering many themes relating to contemporary art and outdoor art across UK, including Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

He also manages his Digitspace project, championing better Visual Art access nationally.

Together we will walk the new route, exploring the flora and fauna of Hutchinson’s Bank. We will all take part in playing the game along the way, using our imagination as it is inspired by the natural world.

When: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Time: 10:15am - 12:00pm
Who is this for: This route is suitable for all ages, there will be a BSL (British Sign Language) facilitator who will join us. Please note this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or buggies as the terrain is steep and bumpy. Children are very welcome, but their parent/carer must remain with them at all times.
Where to meet: Please meet us outside Fisher’s Farm Recycling Centre, North Downs Road, CR0 0LB at 10:15am. Please be on time as we will be walking together to get to the start of the trail or to the start of the Forest school session. See map.
What to wear & bring: This event will take place in all weathers. Please wear suitable footwear (closed-toe shoes) and clothing for the conditions on the day. We strongly recommend that you wear long sleeved clothing and cover legs due to the risk of brambles or tick bites. If sunny, it is also recommended that children taking part wear a hat and sunscreen. Please also bring a water bottle and snacks as there are no refreshments available nearby. Please also bring any medication you require such as asthma inhalers or epi pens. 
No toilets on site, please head to a cafe on the high street.

How to sign up: Please reserve a free space here.

*Come and meet the artists, David Blandy & Daniel Locke at New Addington Library to see their artwork and learn more about the new trails at Hutchinson’s Bank and Box Hill.

When: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Time: 2-3pm/ Free drop in event- no need to book, all welcome
Where: New Addington Library, 61 Central Parade, New Addington, Croydon CR0 0JD

Free refreshments and snacks will be on offer!

Consent for photography: 
Surrey Hill Arts will be taking photos at these events. These images will be used by Surrey Hills National Landscape and the artists David Blandy & Daniel Locke to share news about the project and to publicise it. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity and published on Surrey Hills Website and the artists website.
 
If you do not consent to you and/or your child being photographed for publicity purposes only, please let us know in advance by emailing claire@davidblandy.co.uk.