Lunchtime Concert: Kate Williams and Derek Scurll Jazz Quartet: Tuesday 30th October 2018 (1pm - 1.45pm) We kick off a short season of jazz/folk lunchtime concerts with the Kate Williams and Derek Scurll Jazz Quartet, who'll be bring us a blend of music from the Great American Songbook, and Latin jazz classics on voice and […]
Let your little ones learn about nature through play, stories, crafts and outdoor exploration. Most suitable for 3-5 year olds. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. Cost: £3 per child; £5 per family. Booking essential: contact 01933 779587 or at [email protected] Contact Katie King on 01933 779587 or at [email protected] for further information, accessibility advice or […]
Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2018: Saturday 3rd November 2018 10.30am - 4pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […]
Join local sculptor, Kathryn Parsons, to create your own porcelain masterpiece inspired by natural forms. Study plants, fungi and lichen up close and then create a beautiful sculpted plaque using porcelain and natural forms, all under the guidance of sculptor, Kathryn Parsons. All materials, tuition and refreshments are provided. Sessions run from 9:30am-12:30pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm. […]
Lower plants and fungi. Come prepared for an all-weather field to Woodwalton Fen (or around the Countryside Centre Classroom if too boggy) for collection of specimens in the morning. The afternoon session will include a brief discussion of fungal biology and demonstrations of identification techniques using literature, chemical tests and microscopy, followed by recording methods. […]
Forest for Peterborough Tree Planting 2018: Tuesday 6th November 2018 10.30am – 3.30pm Want to make a difference to your local environment? Want to volunteer with a project that is creating a long-lasting impact for the area and its residents? Don’t miss joining our Forest for Peterborough tree planting events! Volunteers can drop-in to help […]
Lunchtime Concert: Lexie Green (Americana): Tuesday 6th November 2018 (1pm - 1.45pm) Continuing our season of non-classical café style concerts we are delighted to welcome singer and song writer Lexie Green, whose award winning song writing and crowd pleasing live sets with her band Indigo Blue have gained her an enviable reputation as a performer […]
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers for an informal 90 minute guided walk around the Nene Wetlands. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about the wildlife of this internationally important wetland, meet like minded people and get out in the fresh air. Opticron binoculars will be available to borrow during […]
An illustrated talk about how geology has influenced the living landscapes around Peterborough. This illustrated talk by Chris Donnelly of Wildlife Travel will look at the geology underpinning the living landscapes around Peterborough, from the Oxford Clay of the Great Fen to the limestones of John Clare Country. Suitable for adults, experts or beginners. Tea, […]
"A Ploughman's Tale": recital Robert-John Edwards (Bass-Baritone)/Sara Wilander (piano) Friday, 9 November 2018 7:30pm - 9:30pm To commemorate the centenary of the end of World War One, a story of an everyman who fought in the trenches, told through songs by composers or with words by poets who lived through the time of The Great War. […]