A new vision of Britain
We help people in the Epping Forest District and Eastern Counties improve health, fitness, and wellbeing through nature-based activities and creative arts. Along the way, you’ll build new skills, discover local history, and connect with the natural world.
ANVOB is preparing a new 160pp hardcover book of 50 Favourite Trees in the Epping District in partnership with EFDC Countrycare who look after our local nature reserves. It will be produc...
From beginners to pros, our classes cover shooting, lighting, and editing, with seasonal sessions in Epping Forest and training in Lightroom and Photoshop.
Our art workshops include trips to Epping Forest for outdoor sketching and observation classes, indoor life drawing classes and art sketching still life and portrait classes.
Working in the natural environment and using art, photography, video and other forms of creative media we encourage our members and participants to develop an active, healthy lifestyle, while learning technical skills and knowledge of nature, local history and the natural world.
Health and fitness
The easy access route at High Beach in Epping Forest provides an easy way for wheelchair users to visit the Forest and see the many old veteran trees that live here.
Health and fitness
The easy access route at High Beach in Epping Forest provides an easy way for wheelchair users to visit the Forest and see the many old veteran trees that live here.
Sensory walks
Enjoy gentle, social walks that blend fresh air, light exercise, and creative activities while exploring the beauty and history of Epping Forest and beyond.
Historical Walks
Join local historians and experts to learn more about the Epping Forest District history
Greensted church, the oldest wooden church in the country
Working with A New Vision of Britain team leaders was a great help to our group. The range of activities included country walks, historic walks and art workshops. Our members really appreciated and enjoyed these events and were proud to be represented at the art exhibition showing some of the work that they had produced.
I strongly encourage anyone that craves an outdoor experience to use A New Vision Of Britain. As their ideas and activities are enticing and enriched with adventure. The journeys that you can undertake with this supportive and knowledgeable group are accessible to anyone seeking an outing, a hobby or an encounter. I personally found John’s tuition about photography very detailed and practical in its application. He is so knowledgeable and patient. I learnt how to take beautiful close-up shots of nature in High Beech Forest, Essex using a macro lens. Along with the golden rule of photography, leaving me craving more…
I have completed the skills section of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award by expanding my knowledge base and skills set regarding photography with John’s guidance. I worked for the 12 hours required and I now have some amazing photographs to show how much I have developed.”
Brilliant Britain Breaking Boundaries!
A New Vision of Britain successfully supports many of the groups that I work with at VAEF, providing walks for disabled and special needs in our local countryside. Collaboration with our groups is an important way of sharing experiences and making new friends and avoiding the isolation that some people face.
The pilot programme of walks we delivered with you in 2017 where very well received and the focus on supported/ accessible walks for disabled people complimented a key area of audience engagement that we are committed to delivering.
I am happy to confirm on behalf of Epping Forest District Museums, Heritage and Culture section our support for A Vision of Britain’s application to the Heritage Lottery Fund in respect of providing an enhanced programme of sensory walks across the Epping Forest District in 2019 and wish you well with the project.
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