Sunday 22nd December 2019 11am - approx 2pm Band to be confirmed On every Sunday in December local bands and music groups will be entertaining our visitors close to the Visitor Centre and Ferry Meadows Cafe. Free but donations much appreciated. Contact 01733 234193 for more information, accessibility advice or directions. Sunday 22nd December 2019 […]
Sunday 22nd December 2019 11am - 2pm Elves Workshop Come and visit the Elves Workshop in the Discovery Den and make something festive to take home. A different craft each week. No need to book - it's a free drop in even but donations welcome. Suitable for all ages. Contact 01733 234193 for more information, accessibility […]
Thursday 26th December 10am - 3.30pm Boxing Day Paddle or Pedal Nene Outdoors will be open on Boxing Day for anyone who wants to blow the cobwebs away, get some fresh air and a little excercise before indulging all over again. Normal hire charges apply. No need to book - just come along. Contact 01733 […]
Saturday 28th December 2019 10am - 1pm Midwinter Walk Work off the Christmas pudding with Ely Local Group as they aim to discover what mid-Winter wildlife can be found around Roswell Pits and the River Great Ouse. With the exception of our summer migrants, that flee to warmer climes with the onset of autumn, British […]
Wednesday 8th January 2020 10.30am - 12.30pm Nene Wetlands Wildlife Wander Join us at the Nene Wetlands for a walk around the reserve. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Price: £5 per adult, £3 per child - booking advised Contact Katie King on 01933 779587 or at [email protected] to book your place(s) and for more information, […]
Wednesday 8th January 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm Fascinating Fungi: An introduction to mycology An illustrated talk on these diverse organisms that often only appear transiently for just a few days or weeks before disappearing again to spend most of their life hidden away. Peter Walker of Hunts Flora & Fauna Society will share his expertise […]
Thursday 9th January 2020 7.30pm - 9.30pm Barnack Hills and Holes NNR: illustrated talk Illustrated talk by Chris Gardiner about Barnack Hills and Holes NNR, covering the history, geology, wildlife and conservation management of this nationally important area of limestone grassland, famed for its pasqueflowers, orchids and butterflies. Chris Gardiner spent many years overseeing management […]
Saturday 11th January 2020 1pm - 7pm What on earth can Buckden do? A family event to highlight climate change is being held on Saturday 11th January from 1pm - 7pm at the Buckden Millennium Hall, Burberry Road, Buckden PE19 5UY. Activities will include display stands, food stalls, face-painting, VR and cinema. As well as visiting […]
Saturday 11th January 2020 2pm - 4pm Winter walk to explore the area around Roswell Pits looking for signs that animals are about even in the depths of winter. We may be lucky and see kingfishers and barn owls. The group is run by enthusiastic volunteers for school age children and their families. Price: £3 […]
Tuesday 14th January 2020 10am - 12.30pm Working in partnership with City College, we're offering a FREE 5-week course 'Winter Cookery on a Budget', every Tuesday 10am-12.30pm, starting on 14th January 2020. Taught by Tracey Brindley, the course will introduce you to a series of tasty, easy-to-cook vegetarian meals that won't break the bank. You […]