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The Schoolchildren’s Story is a chance to hear those aged 7 to 9, from Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School, investigate the place in which they live. It’s a charming insight into the way they see the world, revealing something of their hopes and expectations for the future.
This walk starts and ends at the gates of the Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School on Flatts Lane.
Walking past the playing field along Park Road, we cross Mansfield Lane and continue down Park Road East before turning left into Crookdole Lane, away from the traffic. Continuing into and up Carrington Lane, and past Knights Cottage, we follow a path that leads us to Oxton woods, and then skirt through the woods looking for an old tree trunk to sit on. After spending some time amongst these wonderful trees we follow a narrow path down onto Mansfield Lane, where we take a right. Passing Hoyle Road, we take the next left, walk down Flatts Lane, cross over Park Road, and return to the school.
The walk is largely on pavements, roads and paths and there are no steep sections to navigate. The path up to and through the woods may be slightly wet and muddy, depending on the weather. There are moments when care will be needed crossing busier roads.
There are a total of 11 tracks on this walk, with regular stops along the way. There are also sections when the audio is playing as you walk. It should take you around two hours to complete the Schoolchildren’s story. Distance: 2.5 miles.
You can download the audio tracks and save them to your audio device before you set off, or stream them from your device on the go; either from the links below or, if you prefer, via a streaming platform such as Spotify or Audible - see the links at the bottom of this page.
Track 1 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the gates of Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School, Flatts Lane.
Track 2 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the green space by Thorndale Road.
Track 3 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the Clover Fields bus stop.
Track 4 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to on Crookdole Lane, outside the house with the fish pond
Track 5 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the gate overlooking the fields at the bottom of Carrington Lane.
Track 6 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to on the footpath leading up towards Oxton Woods (make sure it’s the right one).
Track 7 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the entrance to Oxton Woods
Track 8 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the fallen tree trunk on the path through Oxton Woods.
Track 9 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to on the narrow path down to Mansfield Lane
Track 10 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the bench on Mansfield Lane, near the turning into Flatts Lane.
Track 11 - The Schoolchildren's Story (Calverton)
To be listened to at the gates of Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School.
The Schoolchildren’s Story was recorded and edited by Andy Barrett with Year 3 and 4 pupils from the Sir John Sherbrooke School. The sound design was by Adam P McCready. Thanks to those whose voices are included; Laura Marlor and the staff at the school; and all those who helped with this walk.
The audio can also be streamed from the following links (and, if you have subscriptions with any of these, you should be able to download them as well):
You can also access the audio and maps at www.sherwoodvoices.co.uk
For those who don't have access to their own devices, there are also a limited number of MP3 players available to borrow. Find out more here.
