We’re thrilled to share that we heard this week that we have secured planning consent for our woodland shelter in Gillies Hill — a major milestone on our journey to becoming a fully registered outdoor nursery!

We’ve now also submitted our building warrant application and the CVN board is now focused on securing funding and finalising a lease with our partners at Cambusbarron Community Development Trust.

Getting to this stage hasn’t been easy. It’s taken resilience, tenacity, and a huge amount of belief from our board, staff team, and community — who’ve kept going through every delay and setback. This latest progress feels like a real turning point, and we’re so proud of how far we’ve come.

Our woodland site is already a living, breathing part of nursery life — and this shelter will provide a warm, sustainable base to support learning, play, and connection in all weathers.

There is still more to do though — and we’d love for you to be part of it! If you’re passionate about early years, nature-based learning or community projects, get in touch. We’re looking for new board members and supporters to join us in shaping what’s next.

Come and be part of something special.