Events
Bestwood Country Park
September
Sunday 5th September 2010 – Sunday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Monday 6th September 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Monday 13th September 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Saturday 18th September 2010 – Make a Shave-Horse
10am - 3pm
Sat 18th and Sun 19th Sept
A shave-horse is a simple yet effective traditional tool to hold a piece of green wood while it is shaped with a draw-knife. This two-day course will provide you with all the materials and tuition you will need to make a shave-horse of your own to take home. Places are limited so pre-booking and pre-payment are essential on 0115 927 3674. Cost: £80. Meet at Alexandra Lodge.
Sunday 19th September 2010 – Sweat Lodge
10.30am - 4pm
Beneath a covered dome of willow rods, hot volcanic stones are dowsed with water and herbs to create a therapeutic steam that cleanses both body and mind. For more information and to book a place please contact Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email jason@turtlelodgehealing.co.uk A charge applies to this event.
Monday 20th September 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am -3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 – Health Walk
10.30am - 12noon
Invigorating yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles through the varied and beautiful landscapes of Bestwood. Make friends whilst enjoying exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route in the company of a ranger. Walks tend to include some slopes. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park, Bestwood Village.
Thursday 23rd September 2010 – Bat Night
6pm - 8.30pm
Another chance to meet the creatures of the night. Learn more about the twilight world of these flying mammals with a slide talk and (hopefully!) an opportunity to see live rescued bats up close. This will be followed by a brief night vigil to witness bats hunting over the Mill Lakes. Places are limited so pre-booking and pre-payment are essential on 0115 927 3674. £3 per person. Meet at Alexandra Lodge.
Monday 27th September 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
October
Sunday 3rd October 2010 – Sunday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Monday 4th October 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Wednesday 6th October 2010 – From The Shetlands to The Isles of Scilly
7.30pm
From The Shetlands to The Isles of ScillyLocation: Bridge Street Methodist Church, Rock Valley, Mansfield.
NG18 2HA (Google map)
Ashley Grove delivers a first class PowerPoint presentation of the birds as seen on this journey.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: £2.00. Non-Members: £2.50. Children: 50p
Telephone: Denis Jewsbury: 01623 487558
Monday 11th October 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Saturday 16th October 2010 – The BIG Draw 2010 - Making your mark on the future
10am - 3pm
Sat 16th & Sun 17th
This is The Campaign for Drawing's THE BIG DRAW and with so much to inspire creativity in the country park we invite you to join in and make this year the best ever! Whatever your age or ability, drawing is a great way to express yourself and great fun too!
Bestwood Country Park offers you the chance to get your creative juices flowing by joining in the drawing-related activities, some of which may be taken home to impress your friends. No charge or need to book, just turn up at The Environmental Education Centre, next to Alexandra Lodge, anytime during the session and get stuck in!
Sunday 17th October 2010 – Bestwood in Autumn
10am - 12noon
The seasons change and green turns to gold. Join us on this 2-3 mile walk to enjoy the woodland in its autumnal finery as the year comes to a close and Mother Nature prepares for the on-coming winter. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park, Bestwood Village.
Monday 18th October 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Wednesday 20th October 2010 – Health Walk
10.30am - 12noon
Invigorating yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles through the varied and beautiful landscapes of Bestwood. Make friends whilst enjoying exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route in the company of a ranger. Walks tend to include some slopes. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park, Bestwood Village.
Sunday 24th October 2010 – Sweat Lodge
10.30am - 4pm
Beneath a covered dome of willow rods, hot volcanic stones are dowsed with water and herbs to create a therapeutic steam that cleanses both body and mind. For more information and to book a place please contact Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email jason@turtlelodgehealing.co.uk A charge applies to this event.
Monday 25th October 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Sunday 31st October 2010 – Pumpkin Hunt
10am - 12noon
Can you solve the creepy clues to follow the Halloween Trail? If so we'll reward you with a spooky treat! Quiz sheets available from Alexandra Lodge. £2 per quiz sheet.
Sunday 31st October 2010 – Bird Feeders and Fat Balls
1pm - 2.30pm
It's always worth providing food for birds in the garden, particularly during the harsh winter months. Today we'll be making a special treat that the birds will love. £1.50 per child. Meet at Alexandra Lodge.
November
Monday 1st November 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Sunday 7th November 2010 – Sunday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Monday 8th November 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Sunday 14th November 2010 – Hedgelaying Course
10am - 3.30pm
This traditional and ancient craft is the best way to manage a hedgerow making it stronger, longer lived and a better home for wildlife. Learn the basics and familiarise yourself with the tools that make it possible in this one day introductory course. Places are strictly limited so pre-booking and pre-payment are essential on 0115 927 3674. £10 per person. Meet at Alexandra Lodge.
Monday 15th November 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am -3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Sunday 21st November 2010 – Sweat Lodge
10.30am - 4pm
Beneath a covered dome of willow rods, hot volcanic stones are dowsed with water and herbs to create a therapeutic steam that cleanses both body and mind. For more information and to book a place please contact Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email jason@turtlelodgehealing.co.uk A charge applies to this event.
Monday 22nd November 2010 – Monday Volunteers
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Wednesday 24th November 2010 – Health Walk
10.30am - 12noon
Invigorating yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles through the varied and beautiful landscapes of Bestwood. Make friends whilst enjoying exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route in the company of a ranger. Walks tend to include some slopes. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park, Bestwood Village.
Sunday 28th November 2010 – Hedgelaying Course
10am - 3.30pm
This traditional and ancient craft is the best way to manage a hedgerow making it stronger, longer lived and a better home for wildlife. Learn the basics and familiarise yourself with the tools that make it possible in this one day introductory course. Places are strictly limited so pre-booking and pre-payment are essential on 0115 927 3674. £10 per person. Meet at Alexandra Lodge.
Monday 29th November 2010 – Monday Volunteers
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
December
Sunday 5th December 2010 – Sunday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Monday 6th December 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Saturday 11th December 2010 – Winter Crafts and Lantern Story walk
See details
2pm Craft Session, 3.30pm Lantern Story Walk
Get crafty with a ranger using recycled and natural materials to create festive decorations in a celebration of all things wintry. After the craft session join story-teller Sophie Snell as we head into the darkening woods for a seasonal lantern story walk. Come along to one or both sessions. For the story walk please bring a lantern or torch! Places are strictly limited so pre-booking and pre-payment are essential for both sessions on 0115 927 3674. £2 for craft session, £2 for Lantern Story Walk. Meet at Alexandra Lodge.
Monday 13th December 2010 – Monday Volunteers
10am - 3pm
Volunteering for hands on conservation work is a great way to make new friends, get fit and do something to improve your environment. So if you're over 18 get in touch today and find out more. Everyone's welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
Tasks can involve anything from woodland conservation and hedge laying in the winter to grassland and heathland management in the summer, but be prepared for anything!
Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular sessions are every Monday (except Bank Holidays) and the first Sunday of every month.
Wednesday 15th December 2010 – Health Walk
10.30am - 12noon
Invigorating yet gentle walks of 2-3 miles through the varied and beautiful landscapes of Bestwood. Make friends whilst enjoying exercise, fresh air and wildlife en route in the company of a ranger. Walks tend to include some slopes. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park, Bestwood Village.
Sunday 19th December 2010 – Winter Solstice Sweat Lodge
10.30am - 4pm
Beneath a covered dome of willow rods, hot volcanic stones are dowsed with water and herbs to create a therapeutic steam that cleanses both body and mind. For more information and to book a place please contact Jason Sewell on 0115 956 9603 or email jason@turtlelodgehealing.co.uk A charge applies to this event.
Sunday 26th December 2010 – Boxing Day Walk
10am - 12noon
A chance to walk off those Christmas calories and blow festive cobwebs away on this 2-3 mile walk. What better way to raise the spirits than with fresh air, the company of friends and a ranger to guide you through the winter landscape. Meet at the Winding Engine House car park, Bestwood Village.
Mansfield RSPB
September
Sunday 5th September 2010 – Field Trip to Saltholme Wildlife Reserve
Depart 6.15am
Field Trip to Saltholme Wildlife ReserveLocation: Saltholme Wildlife Reserve, Teesmouth.
Opened in January 2009 by the RSPB, this new reserve covers 380 hectares of former farm and industrial wasteland. Be amazed by what you can see in the heart of the Tees Valley. Just a stone's throw from Middlesbrough's heavy industry and the famous Transporter Bridge, this beautiful new nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife. Winter visitors include knot from the Arctic, teal and shelduck. Spring brings ringed plovers, lapwing, oystercatchers, curlew, redshank and cormorants. Throughout the summer, Sandwich terns come to feed, while raptors, such as merlin and peregrine can often be spotted searching for prey. Other birds recorded include gulls, wigeon, coot, mute swans, great crested grebes, little egrets, gadwall, mergansers, reed warblers and short-eared owls.
This will be our group's first visit to this reserve and it means another early start to see what can be achieved out of an industrial wasteland.
Time: DEPART at 6.15 am from Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station Car Park. 6.30 am from Downing Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Price: Contact Derek for details.
Booking essential
Telephone: Derek Beech: 01623 644095
Saturday 25th September 2010 – Southwell Ploughing Match and Agricultural Show
8.30am - 6pm
Southwell Ploughing Match and Agricultural Show
General and Vintage Ploughing, Show Jumping and Children's Riding Classes, Pony Club Games, Shire Horses, Beef and Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Steam Engines, Hedge Laying and Threshing Demonstrations. Rural Crafts, Farmers' Market and Trade Stands. Free Tractor and Trailer rides around the show site.
Time: 8.30 am to 6.00 pm
Price: Adults: £5 if paid in advance. £7.50 on the day. Children under 14: Free
Telephone: 0115 9633654
October
Sunday 10th October 2010 – Field Trip to North Cave and Blacktoft Sands
Depart 7.30am
Field Trip to North Cave and Blacktoft SandsLocation: North Cave and Blacktoft Sands Reserves, East Yorkshire.
Two very good birdwatching sites and not that far apart. We will go to North Cave to begin with and have lunch there, then head off to Blacktoft Sands around 12.45.
North Cave Wetlands Reserve has been created from an old sand and gravel quarry. Six lakes have been created from the old quarry, as well as some wader scrapes, reedbeds, islands and grasslands. Common tern, little ringed plover, lapwing, redshank, waxwing, siskin, pochard, shoveler, gadwall and teal can all be seen at certain times of the year.
Blacktoft Sands provides one of a large number of wildlife habitats around the Humber Estuary. The Reserve has a large tidal reedbed and saline lagoons, which are rare in Europe and are an ideal habitat for a variety of breeding and migrant waders, including Avocets. Bitterns, marsh harriers and hen harriers can also be seen around the Reserve.
Who knows what else awaits us at these sites close to the Humber Estuary?
Time: DEPART at 7.30 am from Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station Car Park. 7.45 am from Downing Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Price: Contact Derek for details.
Booking essential
Telephone: Derek Beech: 01623 644095
November
Wednesday 3rd November 2010 – Spitzbergen and Other Arctic Islands
7.30pm
Spitzbergen and Other Arctic IslandsLocation: Bridge Street Methodist Church, Rock Valley, Mansfield.
NG18 2HA
Frank & Pat Seals visit the group to tell us how they travelled by small boat around the icy waters of the Svalbard Islands to see wildlife and flora on the Arctic tundra.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: £2.00. Non-Members: £2.50. Children: 50p
Telephone: Denis Jewsbury: 01623 487558
Sunday 7th November 2010 – Field Trip to Hollingworth Lake
Depart 7.30am
Field Trip to Hollingworth LakeLocation: Hollingworth Lake, near Rochdale, Lancs.
Yet another new destination for us this season. Not far from Rochdale, the reserve consists of woodland, streams, marsh and willow scrub. Goosander, Goldeneye, Siskin, Redpoll and Golden Plover are winter birds along with Great Crested Grebe, Kingfisher, Lapwing, Little Owl and the occasional Peregrine Falcon.
Time: DEPART at 7.30 am from Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station Car Park. 7.45 am from Downing Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Price: Contact Derek for details.
Booking essential
Telephone: Derek Beech: 01623 644095
December
Wednesday 1st December 2010 – A Photographer's Year
7.30pm
A Photographer's YearLocation: Bridge Street Methodist Church, Rock Valley, Mansfield.
NG18 2HA
Jim Russell, a voluntary Reserve Manager at Marklands Grips, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, gives us an interesting talk on birds, plants and landscape as seen throughout the year.
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: Members: £2.00. Non-Members: £2.50. Children: 50p
Telephone: Denis Jewsbury: 01623 487558
Sunday 5th December 2010 – Annual Field Trip to Old Moor
Depart 8.30am
Annual Field Trip to Old MoorLocation: Old Moor Reserve, Dearne Valley, Yorkshire.
Come with us and celebrate another season of birdwatching with the Mansfield RSPB members group. This reserve is situated in the Dearne Valley and set in 250 acres of wetland. Old Moor is a wonderful place to come and watch wildlife. The reserve and open water are teeming with birds throughout the year.
Always a popular trip in December, many members take advantage of the excellent restaurant and book a delicious Christmas dinner to complete their day out.
Time: DEPART at 8.30 am from Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station Car Park. 8.45 am from Downing Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Price: Contact Derek for details.
Booking essential
Telephone: Derek Beech: 01623 644095
Colliers Wood
December
Sunday 5th December 2010 – Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
Santa, carols, environmental workshop, stalls etc.
For more information please contact 0115 9385101.
This event is free.
This event is Free.
Events are open for everyone to particpate in. Some activities may restrict unaccompanied children under 16 years of age from participation. Some events require suitable clothing and footwear. Events normally proceed in inclement weather as long as it is safe to do so and the activity will not be unduly compromised. Wheelchair access is possible to most areas of the site. However, in wet conditions, access across meadow areas would be difficult. Most site events take place on meadow/copse areas.
Warsop Footpaths & Countryside Group
September
Sunday 19th September 2010 – Rowthorne Walk
9.15am
If you would like to join us please phone 846281 to confirm details
Walks are usually around 12km in length but may change due to terrain, time of year and weather conditions.
Walk participants need to assume responsibility in these areas:
- Suitable boots
- Weatherproof clothing
- Drink and food
- Sunblock and hat
- Keeping within sight of leader, waiting at all junctions if ahead
- Informing leader of any difficulties
October
Sunday 17th October 2010 – Wirksworth Walk
9.15am
If you would like to join us please phone 846281 to confirm details
Walks are usually around 12km in length but may change due to terrain, time of year and weather conditions.
Walk participants need to assume responsibility in these areas:
- Suitable boots
- Weatherproof clothing
- Drink and food
- Sunblock and hat
- Keeping within sight of leader, waiting at all junctions if ahead
- Informing leader of any difficulties
November
Sunday 21st November 2010 – East from Clumber Walk
9.15am
If you would like to join us please phone 846281 to confirm details
Walks are usually around 12km in length but may change due to terrain, time of year and weather conditions.
Walk participants need to assume responsibility in these areas:
- Suitable boots
- Weatherproof clothing
- Drink and food
- Sunblock and hat
- Keeping within sight of leader, waiting at all junctions if ahead
- Informing leader of any difficulties
December
Sunday 19th December 2010 – Christmas Walk
TBC
If you would like to join us please phone 846281 to confirm details
Walks are usually around 12km in length but may change due to terrain, time of year and weather conditions.
Walk participants need to assume responsibility in these areas:
- Suitable boots
- Weatherproof clothing
- Drink and food
- Sunblock and hat
- Keeping within sight of leader, waiting at all junctions if ahead
- Informing leader of any difficulties
Teversal Trails LNR & Silverhill Wood
October
Friday 29th October 2010 – Halloween Horrors
6.30pm start
Celebrate Halloween with spooky walks, terrifying tales and campfire activities.
£3 per person. Booking essential on 01623 822447.
Tippings Wood & Boundary Wood
October
Wednesday 27th October 2010 – Autumnal Tree Folklore Walk & Talk
10am start
Learn how to identify trees when they've lost their leaves and other handy tips.£3 per person. Booking is essential on 01623 822447. Dogs welcome if well behaved.
November
Sunday 21st November 2010 – Introduction to Woodland Management
10am start
Come along to Boundary Wood and learn about woodland management techniques. Task days tend to be a bit messy, so please wear old clothes and sturdy footwear. £3 per person. Booking is essential on 01623 822447.
Moor Pond Wood
September
Wednesday 29th September 2010 – AGM and Cheese & Wine Social
7.30pm
Join the Friends of Moor Pond Wood for their Annual General Meeting followed by a cheese and wine social. Meet in the village hall at 7.30pm
For more information contact Maureen Barker at mpw@papplewick.org
Oak Tree Heath
September
Wednesday 29th September 2010 – Wednesday Volunteers
9.30am - 1pm
Every Wednesday morning.
Practical tasks at Oak Tree Heath LNR and SSSI including heathland management, woodland management and litter picking. Meet at Barrowhill Community Link.
October
Wednesday 27th October 2010 – Wednesday Volunteers
9.30am - 1pm
Every Wednesday morning.
Practical tasks at Oak Tree Heath LNR and SSSI including heathland management, woodland management and litter picking. Meet at Barrowhill Community Link.
November
Wednesday 24th November 2010 – Wednesday Volunteers
9.30am - 1pm
Every Wednesday morning.
Practical tasks at Oak Tree Heath LNR and SSSI including heathland management, woodland and litter picking. Meet at Barrowhill Community Link.
Sunday 28th November 2010 – Winter Wildlife Event
11am - 3pm
Meet friedly spiders and owls, make a bird or bat box, join in a heathland bug hunt, have your face painted and much more. Oak Tree Leisure Centre, Jubilee Way SouthDecember
Wednesday 29th December 2010 – Wednesday Volunteers
9.30am - 1pm
Every Wednesday morning.
Practical tasks at Oak Tree Heath LNR and SSSI including heathland management, woodland management and litter picking. Meet at Barrowhill Community Link.
