Wilbur's Well

I have been running ‘Gold Panning’ stalls locally for over 10 years and am currently launching myself into taking this wider afield with 'Wilbur' my lovely 1982 Volkswagen LT28 Campervan.

I put approx. 80 polished gems (10 grams approx.) in the sand for each child during their turn and the children use special metal panning trays to get 10 minutes to sift for treasure.

I use genuine polished Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Aventurine, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Obsidian and many other polished Semi-Previous Stones, I also add Iron Pyrites (tradition Gold Panning ‘fools gold’) and some ‘table gems’ to keep children busy panning.

The children get to keep their treasure which I hand out in coloured fabric drawstring bags (to avoid sibling treasure mix ups later on).

My stall has always left a lasting memory for those children that take part and many are keen to revisit me when I return to annual events.

During the last 18 years I have worked with children, as a childminder, Teaching Assistant and currently Playgroup Assistant all within the same community.

I have my DBS certificate (with Ofsted) dated September 2014 and have public liability insurance.