Bushcraft Skills: Elder Crafts Saturday 13th April 2019 1.30pm - 3pm Join one of our Forest School leaders to learn how to use tools to turn Elder sticks into a variety of crafts. Learn how to use a selection of tools including loppers and gimlets to turn Elder sticks into crafts such as beads, jewellery […]
Stainer's Crucifixion 'Come-and-Sing' performance Sunday 14th April 2019 6.30pm - 8.30pm St John's annual 'Come-and-Sing' performance of Stainer's Crucifixion, with soloists Leslie Crowson and Simon Nurser, accompanied by Stephen Barber on the organ. The choir is directed by Elizabeth Arkell, our director of music. This special performance begins at 6:30pm. If you would like to […]
Pond Dipping (Ferry Meadows) Monday 15th April 2019 12noon - 3pm Join our Education Team to find out who calls the lakes of Ferry Meadows home. This is a Drop-in event, so no need to book. Find us from 12noon to 3pm, on the corner of Lynch Lake, nearest the Visitor Centre. Suitable for everyone […]
Climbing Wall Tuesday 16th April 10.30am - 4.30pm Ferry Meadows - Nene Outdoors The team from Nene Outdoors will be getting our climbing wall out during the school holidays for all visitors to have a go. We will be outside Nene Outdoors/Lakeside Kitchen and Bar from Tuesday 16th April to Monday 22nd April 2019 . Are […]
Wild Wednesday: Discovery Den – Ferry Meadows Wednesday 17th April 2019 10am – 2pm Children and adults are welcome to come and join in some seasonal and wild crafts. This is a drop in event, no booking required, just come along. Cost: £1 per child per craft made, paid on the day. Wednesday 17th April […]
Wednesday 17 April 2019 10:30am-12pm Learn how to identify birds and their songs. Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers for this child-friendly introduction to bird watching in the Nene Wetlands. Binoculars will be available to borrow free of charge for the duration of the walk. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. Cost: £5 for adults, £3 […]
Stick Man Story Time and Activity Trails (Green Backyard) Wednesday 17th April 2019 11am - 12:30pm This Easter break join GBY co-founder Renny for a group Stick Man story time session, then follow him as he leads the group through the trail activities to help Stick Man find his way back to the family tree! […]
Kids Easter Willow Craft Workshop (Green Backyard) Wednesday 17th April 2019 1.30pm – 3pm This Easter get creative using willow, a beautiful and sustainable natural material grown right here at the GBY. Using a combination of our own willow and buff/stripped willow (which is easier for little hands to use), kids can learn to make […]
Thursday 18th April 2019 10.30am - 12noon Look for pond creatures and insects in our Education area. Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers, have a go at pond dipping and bug hunting and find out more about the invertebrates that call the Nene Wetlands home. The session lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Cost: £5 per […]
Stick Man Story Time and Activity Trail (Green Backyard) Thursday 18th April 2019 1.30pm – 3pm This Easter break join GBY co-founder Renny for a group Stick Man story time session, then follow him as he leads the group through the trail activities to help Stick Man find his way back to the family tree! […]